Project Manager (Exhibitions)
Loughborough, Leicestershire
Full time/ Permanent Monday to Friday 8.30-5:30pm with 1-hour lunch break
Salary Circa £35k+ DOE
Full UK driving licence is essential as well as currently living/working in Leicester
Overview
Our Loughborough based clients a well-established organisation with 25 years of experience are looking for an exhibition Project Manager to join their hardworking and friendly team.
The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Project Management in events/exhibitions. However other experience will be considered based on the candidate.
The role:
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and successfully managing bespoke projects through the production and fulfilment process. They will collaborate with internal and external teams to provide a premium service for clients.
The role includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
* Manage bespoke exhibition builds from finished design to delivery on-site
* Working on and managing multiple projects at one time
* Controlling technical elements such as internal and external orders, graphics and logistics to make sure all services align on-site within budgets
* Submissions of plans/RAMS to organisers, ability to respond to queries they may have against designs
* Managing suppliers and ordering site services, furniture, flooring, graphics, and AV prior to build and on-site
* Ensuring orders and submissions are placed within manual/portal deadlines
* Attend meetings to discuss project details and objectives
* Confidentially discuss solutions with sales, internal departments, construction, and technical teams
* Attend sign-off meetings for final artwork
* Traveling to UK/EU venues to oversee build and suppliers and sign off build quality. (Sometimes handing over to the client in the absence of the account manager)
* Understanding of carnet requirements and submission is preferred but not essential
* Be flexible and forward-thinking towards the project, creating and adapting to last-minute changes/adds which will benefit the project
* Building relationships with current and new suppliers as well as clients
* Confidence when communicating with clients and suppliers both in person, by email and on the phone
* Experience with software such as Salesforce, SAGE, Google Docs, and Microsoft programs is preferred but not essential