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Conference Organiser

United Kingdom, Manchester · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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The Role: Conference Organiser. The role of Conference Organizer is to provide logistical and organization skills for the EU/NA Conference team to plan, coordinate and execute high quality in-person and online academic conferences and other corporate MDPI marketing events to enhance the positive visibility of the MDPI brand, its academic journals and open access mandate.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee the planning and execution of multiple academic-related events annually, including logistics, program development, marketing, on-site (or online) delivery, post-event reporting, and financial reconciliation
  • Liaise with all event stakeholders, including Chairs, journal editors and teams, academic societies, speakers, attendees, partners, and external vendors
  • Collaborate with the event team to manage the event platform and its content (e.g., website), including abstract submissions, registrations, and payment processing
  • Support market analysis and event feasibility studies in coordination with the event team
  • Co-develop, oversee, and execute the marketing and promotional plan, including design assets, in collaboration with the event team
  • Work with the design team to create visual and marketing materials as needed
  • Negotiate contracts with external vendors in line with the budget, under the supervision of the Conference Managers
  • Process abstracts and coordinate with contributors, speakers, and Chairs to build the event program, with oversight from the Conference Manager
  • Track revenues and expenses as part of budget management and process payments accordingly, under the supervision of the Conference Manager
  • Collaborate with the Conference Sponsorship Specialist to identify, contact, and fulfill sponsorship opportunities, integrating deliverables into event logistics
  • Participate in on-site event management with the event team
  • Support the event team in managing the event platform (website), focusing on abstract processing, registrations, and payments
  • Assist in building and defining the scientific program and align logistical planning accordingly
  • Apply organizational knowledge and adhere to corporate standards in all processes and procedures
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of departmental processes
  • Recommend enhancements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Take appropriate follow-up actions to implement improvements

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Communications, or a related field is preferred
  • Certification or accreditation in event management is required
  • A Master’s degree is considered an asset
  • 2–5 years of event coordination experience
  • Familiarity with academic publishing and scientific communities
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, project and budget management
  • Experience with online registration systems (e.g., Sciforum)
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, and customer service
  • Strong project coordination and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing needs
  • Scientific background is a plus

Nice to have

Scientific background is a plus

What we offer

  • Flexible Working Times
  • Special Days Off
  • Our Culture
  • Bonus Incentives
  • Perkbox
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Modern City Centre Office
  • Cyclescheme
  • Techscheme

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