Audio Visual / IT Sales Project Manager

QEII Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Access to learning and development

Job summary

A leading conference and exhibition venue in Greater London is seeking an experienced AV/IT Sales Project Manager to oversee the audio-visual production of events. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate events, strong communication skills, and competency in AutoCAD and Creative Cloud Software to ensure compliance with safety standards while delivering exceptional service to clients. This role also offers a dynamic hybrid working environment and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with corporate live events and AV technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the AV/Event IT production of events.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client needs.

Skills

Technical AV set-up

Communication skills

Customer service

Project management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Creative Cloud Software

Job description

Hours

Annualised hours, 37 hours per week (excluding breaks)

About the QEII Centre

We are the QEII Centre, the largest dedicated conference and exhibition space in central London. Our venue offers world- class facilities for high profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions, and events, hosting over 400 national and international events each year. Our clients are central to everything we do and as such, continuous improvement of our customer service is vital. We are proud to have won many prestigious awards over the years.

We believe that our people are the key to our success and employees sit at the heart of our work, from our award-winning in-house caterers QEII Taste, through to our experienced AV and IT teams (QEII Live). Everything we do is underpinned by our Values and our dedication to putting our clients first.

QEII Live

QEII Live, is part of the Operations Department, which prides itself on delivering exemplary levels of customer service to enhance the QEII visitor experience.

QEII Live deliver Audio Visual services for the Centre and are a key department to the success of the Centre incorporating many specialists in the AV industry. They work closely with our Event Managers to organise and operate most events at the Centre by providing first-class AV technology to our clients.

We are looking for an AV/IT Sales Project Manager to join us and be part of a professional team to project manage the AV/Event IT production of events at the Centre.

Ideally you will have a background in Corporate live events; be experienced in the Technical & AV set- up for a range of event types ensuring all events are compliant with current health and safety guidance and legislation; strong communication skills to collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve client satisfaction whilst achieving our financial & sales targets. You will need to have competent working knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant Creative Cloud Software.

QEII benefits

• Bonus scheme (discretionary) calculated on corporate and individual performance.
• Membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days' annual leave with an additional day per year to a maximum of 30 days & 1 privilege day
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Participation at staff events; celebratory, educational, team
• Access to learning and development tailored to you
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• Whilst this role is an operational position requiring onsite working with clients and event delivery, subject to completion of probationary period, the Centre offers a dynamic hybrid working environment where this is achievable.
• You will be required at times to work evenings and weekends, and Overtime/TOIL would be payable

How to apply

Candidates should apply by submitting the following documents to [e-mail] :

1. A tailored CV, setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, of no more than two pages. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
2. A personal statement, showing how you meet the criteria of the person specification evidence, of no more than 500 words.

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The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026 @ 23.59 GMT.

We will be sifting applications using Experience from your job history, qualifications and personal statement from 26th January - 4th February 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 9th February 2026.

For candidates invited for interview, this vacancy is using the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework, and we will be assessing Strengths, Experience, Behaviours and Technical Skills.

Successful candidates will be invited back for a second interview, week commencing 16th February 2026.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Further Information

Job description and job advert are available on our website:

https://qeiicentre.london/about/join-the-team/

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Important Note: Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist-check and the process can take up to 8 weeks to complete. Please note that successful candidates will need to pass the CTC security checks – this requires you to have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.