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About the Role

An opportunity exists for a Head of Programming - Events to lead the end-to-end content strategy and production for Times Higher Education's flagship sustainability event, the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC), and its growing US series. This role involves shaping the strategic vision, designing a market-leading multi-track program, and ensuring the Congress delivers exceptional thought leadership while supporting commercial growth.

Responsibilities

Define and deliver the content strategy across a portfolio of events including our flagship sustainability event and our growing US portfolio
Manage the end-to-end production cycle to ensure campaigns stay on track
Research markets to identify trends, challenges and opportunities
Secure high-calibre speakers and build lasting relationships with industry leaders
Work closely with sales teams to maximise commercial opportunities that meet the event revenue goals while maintaining editorial integrity
Collaborate with marketing to create compelling campaign messaging and promotional content that attracts the right audience
Monitor event performance and use audience feedback and data to continuously improve programme quality and identify new opportunities for growth
Manage content planning, production schedules and team priorities

Requirements

Significant experience leading content for live events, brand experiences or immersive environments
A strong commercial mindset, with experience driving revenue and delivering event growth
Proven experience developing event programmes and content that translates into physical audience experiences
Confidence operating at senior level, influencing both clients and internal stakeholders
A genuine passion for content and its role in storytelling and audience experience
Confident operating with autonomy, accountability and at pace
Line management experience

Location

Holborn

Work Type

Hybrid

Salary/Compensations

up to £65k DOE

About the Company

Times Higher Education is the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent across the world.
As the company behind the world’s most influential university ranking, and with almost five decades of experience as a source of analysis and insight on higher education, we have unparalleled expertise on the trends underpinning university performance globally.
Our data and benchmarking tools are used by many of the world’s most prestigious universities to help them achieve their strategic goals and our events series act as the home of higher education thought leadership around the world.

Equal Opportunity

With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths.
That’s why we want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated.