Head of Content - B2B Events

Head of Content, B2B Events

London,

Salary: Competitive with Bonus and Benefits

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of a high-level, Africa-focused defence conference programme. This includes setting strategic direction, securing senior speakers, managing advisory boards, and aligning content with both commercial and diplomatic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the conference content strategy aligned with African defence and security priorities.
• Conduct research into defence policy, technology, and regional trends to shape programming.
• Curate and deliver senior-level summits and technical sessions.
• Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to maximise brand value and revenue.
• Engage with government, defence institutions, and international partners to ensure balanced participation.

Candidate Profile

• 7-10+ years in conference production or content leadership (defence, policy, or public sector preferred).
• Proven track record delivering senior government or C-suite events.
• Strong research, writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Diplomatic communicator with strategic awareness and regional sensitivity.
• Degree-qualified; postgraduate or defence/international relations background advantageous.

Success Measures

• On-time delivery of a strategic, high-impact programme.
• Positive delegate and speaker feedback.
• Effective advisory board engagement.
• Senior-level participation.
• Tangible commercial outcomes driven by content.

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