Reports to: Head of Marketing - Breakbulk

Location: Paddington, London (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

A bit about us

Weâ€™re Hyve - organiser of the worldâ€™s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking B2B events.â€¨As the chosen event partner to many of the worldâ€™s leading companies, our platforms play a critical role in their strategies - helping them enter new markets, accelerate growth and connect with the people who matter most.

Our portfolio includes some of the worldâ€™s best events, leading the way in sectors like ecommerce, healthcare, edtech and fintech, to name a few. Weâ€™re growing fast, driven by an innovative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers people to think big and move quickly - and by an ambitious acquisition strategy thatâ€™s bringing new, exciting events into the Hyve portfolio at pace.

Alongside our market-leading events, weâ€™re developing a new generation of tech and data-enabled products that supercharge connections and value for our customers - from our industry-defining one-to-one meeting programmes and curated table talks, to our emerging tech user labs and other year-round platforms designed to deepen engagement and growth.

Whatever your role at Hyve, youâ€™ll be part of a global team shaping the future of how industries connect, collaborate and grow - working alongside some of the most talented people in the business.

Think that sounds good? Wait until our talent acquisition team tells you about the culture.

Breakbulk

Breakbulk (events) are the worldâ€™s leading events in the project cargo and breakbulk industries. The Breakbulk portfolio is made up of four events happening in the Middle East, Europe, America and Asia, that are recognised for bringing thousands of companies together to network, connect, and generate new business and strengthen existing relationships. It is a place where industry decision makers can connect to support the completion of global projects. Not just trade shows, but all Breakbulk events offer live content, education

A bit about the role

The Senior Content Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering world-class content programmes across the global Breakbulk portfolio. You will curate high-impact content that drives registrations, attracts senior industry audiences, and positions Breakbulk as the go-to platform for insights, inspiration, and industry progress.

From the main stage to side stages, workshops, executive summits, Women in Breakbulk programming, and awards, you will create fresh, differentiated, and game-changing content formats that elevate the attendee experience and drive audience growth.

This role exists to deliver content that people choose to attend - programmes that are relevant, bold, thought-provoking, creative, and rooted in industry need.

As part of your job, youâ€™ll be:

Content Strategy & Planning

Develop content strategies that support event goals and drive registrations.
Use research and industry insight to define themes, trends and new formats.
Align closely with marketing and editorial teams to ensure content fuels campaigns and meets audience needs.

Programme Curation

Curate compelling programmes across the Main Stage, side stages, workshops, executive summits, Women in Breakbulk and awards.
Ensure all content is fresh, relevant, high-impact and audience-driven.

Speaker Recruitment & Industry Alignment

Lead speaker sourcing and agenda development, securing high-calibre, diverse contributors.
Work with Advisory Boards and industry partners to validate direction and ensure relevance.

Audience & Registration Impact

Create content that inspires people to register and attend.
Experiment with new formats and storytelling styles to improve impact.
Collaborate with marketing to turn content themes into strong promotional messages.

Project & Budget Management

Oversee content delivery to deadline and budget.
Work cross-functionally with marketing, editorial, sales and operations to ensure seamless planning and execution.

Onsite Delivery

Manage onsite content execution across all stages, ensuring exceptional speaker experience and session delivery.

Team Leadership

Line manage two team members, fostering creativity, collaboration and high performance.

Hereâ€™s what weâ€™re looking for from you:

Experience

Minimum 5 yearsâ€™ experience in conference production, content development, editorial leadership or related fields.
Demonstrable experience creating agendas or content formats that drive audience acquisition and engagement.
Experience working closely with marketing and editorial teams to ensure content is aligned with campaigns, messaging and audience needs.

Skills & Attributes

You want to make a difference by doing things differently â€” curious, creative and open to new ideas.
Strong strategic thinking combined with operational precision.
Excellent research, insight gathering and narrative-building skills.
Confident stakeholder manager able to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, internal teams, advisory boards, speakers and partners.
Thrives in a collaborative environment â€” enjoys working cross-functionally with both marketing and editorial to align outputs and maximise content impact.
Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Comfortable with change and energised by experimentation.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Ready to make some great experiences? Your Hyve adventure begins with one click-Apply now!

Weâ€™re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Diverse perspectives make us stronger and drive innovation.

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