GIC Graduate Scheme – Market Research & Conference Production

Global Insight Conferences is a rapidly-expanding and highly entrepreneurial conference company. We only employ individuals who are passionate about conferences, passionate about their personal growth and performance, and passionate about being the best.

Our Team Is Our USP!

Our team is the best thing about us – in a recent staff survey 90% of the staff described their company culture as friendly, supportive, and fast-paced. We are a fun and exciting team, where everyone counts, and everyone’s say is important. We are looking for ambitious individuals who want to join us and grow our rapidly-expanding conference company with us. We love innovation and new ideas and will welcome your ideas – even on your first day! We have a hard-working, supportive, and fun atmosphere and we are looking for positive individuals who want to make their mark and really contribute to the success and quality of our market-leading conferences. Our industries and topics are varied – you will never be bored or stuck in the same old industry!

Vision

We seek exceptional people to work in our dynamic, exciting, and constantly challenging environment. A positive, can-do attitude is an absolute must as is a vision for creating conferences seeped in quality and for creating experiences for our clients that are personal to them and help them achieve their objectives.

Drive

We will challenge you to be the best you can be. If you need to be pushed to work at your best, then Global Insight Conferences is not the place for you. If you strive to always perform at your peak, then you will be encouraged, trained, supported, and driven by our entrepreneurial and energetic workplace.

Progression

Opportunities for career progression at Global Insight Conferences abound. We are growing rapidly and will shape the business around the skills and personalities of our key staff. We will provide the launch pad, but your career is in your hands.

Rewards

We reward hard work and results and make innovation and creativity a key performance indicator.

Leadership

We are fast-paced and innovative and are looking for individuals who can not only keep up, but lead the way.

Fun

Our workplace is a dynamic, fun place to be. Hardworking, yes, passionate, yes, exciting, yes, open to new ideas, yes, and therefore a great place to work and grow.

GIC Graduate Scheme 2025 – Market Research & Conference Production with a basic salary of £25,000 + uncapped commission (OTE Year 1: £29–40K+). This is a full-time position that is office-based from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm at London Bridge.

Global Insight Conferences (GIC), a market-leading B2B events company, is launching our Graduate Scheme 2025 in the Production Department—designed for ambitious, driven, and energetic graduates ready to kickstart a fast-paced career in the events industry. This 18-month rotational programme offers real responsibility, hands-on experience, and the chance to make an impact from day one—while building the skills to progress into a permanent role.

How the Graduate Scheme Works:

Rotation 1: Market & Telephone Research (6 months)

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends and opportunities
• Engage with industry professionals via phone to gather valuable insights
• Build a strong foundation in communication and research skills

Rotation 2: Conference Production & Project Management (12 months)

As an Event Producer, you will:

• Create high-quality, profitable conferences from concept to delivery
• Brief and collaborate with other departments to ensure an excellent delegate, speaker, and sponsor experience
• Maintain high productivity levels while managing multiple projects
• Take full responsibility for events from the very beginning
• Apply exceptional organisational, research, grammar, and creative writing skills
• Operate as a commercial, ambitious, high-energy self-starter
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and professionalism on the phone and face-to-face
• Manage time effectively, innovate, and lead from day one

High performers will be offered permanent roles aligned to their strengths and career aspirations.

Who We’re Looking For

• Confident, professional communicators—comfortable on the phone
• Bright, ambitious, and eager to learn in a high-performance environment
• Organised, detail-focused, and proactive problem-solvers
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, and other digital tools
• 1+ year of part-time or full-time work experience (preferred)

What We Offer

• £25,000 basic + uncapped commission (realistic OTE Year 1: £29–40K+)
• 33 days paid holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Structured training & mentorship to accelerate your development
• Fast career progression for high performers
• Vibrant team culture – socials, outings, and team-building events
• Pension scheme & fully funded Employee Assistance Programme
• Casual dress code & supportive, collaborative workplace

Our Commitment

At GIC, we develop potential, not perfection. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a supportive, inclusive environment—over 80% of our leadership team is female.