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Head of Research & Content - Global Events Company
Location: London Hybrid
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 base + 10-20% performance-based bonus

Join a leading global events company and take a pivotal role in shaping and driving content strategy across their premier conferences in technology, telecoms, and infrastructure sectors. With 22 annual events attracting 200-8,000 attendees and revenues ranging from £400k to £8m, this organization is poised for continued growth. Following acquisitions and a major rebrand, they are seeking an experienced Head of Research & Content to lead content strategy and insight-driven decision-making across the business.

In this senior leadership position, you'll lead a team of researchers and content producers, overseeing high-impact event content focused on Middle East & Eurasia. You'll play a pivotal role in driving research initiatives, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring content aligns with market trends, audience needs, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead research and content strategy, ensuring events remain aligned with market trends and audience demands.
Manage and mentor a team of researchers and content producers, fostering growth and development.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, particularly in Central Asia, to enhance regional expertise.
Collaborate with sales, sponsors, and internal teams to deliver compelling content that drives commercial success.
Utilize research to inform strategic decisions on event themes, speaker selection, and emerging business opportunities.
Oversee multiple regional portfolios, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and audience needs.What We're Looking For:

Proven leadership experience in finance, telecoms, investment, technology, or infrastructure events.
Strong track record of driving research strategies that inform content creation and enhance event relevance.
Proven ability to manage and mentor teams in fast-paced environments.
Exposure to Asian markets (Singapore, Japan, etc.) is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of sponsor needs and business objectives.
Willingness to travel internationally to maintain regional relationships and market expertise.We Are Aspire Ltd are a Commited employer