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Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours). Fully office based. Location: Borough, SE1 About the Company Akabo Media is a growing and ambitious business-to-business (B2B) publishing and events company. Operating across the logistics, supply chain, transport, and robotics industries, we produce a range of leading magazines, websites, exhibitions, conferences and awards both in the UK and overseas. Job Purpose We are looking for a Conference Assistant to work with our Conference Producer on existing and new conferences, both UK-based and international. Most of our events are in-person, but there will be some online events involved in the programme. Key responsibilities Researching markets and speakersWriting conference programmesLiaising with speakers Identifying key stakeholders in industryWorking closely with sales and marketing to ensure commercial successWorking with editorial to identify speakers and topicsWorking with the rest of the company to identify new markets and opportunities Key Skills Degree qualified, ideally in a relevant subjectExcellent written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of the business conference sector Numerate and analyticalGood writer, with good command of punctuation, grammar, and spelling.Articulate and capable face to face and on the telephoneSound working knowledge of main software tools such as Excel and Word.A proactive attitude, with ability to keep on top of the latest thinking and propose innovative methods and activity.Good interpersonal skills with a positive manner.The ability to be a good team player.Experience with marketing tools such as LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Asana, InDesign, would be a plus What We Offer 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after one year’s service.Paid birthday off and 3 paid days off over Christmas.Free Private Medical Insurance & gym membership discounts.Group Pension scheme.Free Employee Assistance Programme.Social & Company events.Modern office near London Bridge.Opportunity to travel within the UK & internationally (Miami, Brussels, Asia etc).Season Ticket Loan.Dress down Fridays.Training & development opportunities with money contributed towards personal development of your choice.