Congress & Events Manager

Global Experience Specialists; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in live events is seeking a Congress & Events Manager to lead high-profile events across the UK. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing event delivery, and ensuring exceptional standards. Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in event project or account management.
• Excellent organisational skills and eye for detail.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder.
• Experience with budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of events on time and budget.
• Main point of contact for clients throughout the event.
• Identify additional revenue streams and upsell services.
• Manage operations during live events, leading teams.
• Communicate with internal teams to align with client needs.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Budget management

Event operations

Commercial awareness

Job description

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Vacancy: Congress & Events Manager
Job Reference Number: VN5
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Advert

Deliver Excellence. Build Relationships. Bring Events to Life.
Are you a sharp, organised professional with a passion for live events and a knack for making things happen? Do you thrive on managing complex projects, building strong client relationships, and seeing your work come to life on-site?

GES EMEA is looking for a confident, solutions-focused Congress and Events Manager to lead the delivery of Congress events across the UK—and occasionally in Europe. You’ll be the face of GES to some of our most prestigious clients, ensuring every detail is delivered to the highest standard, every time.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, make an impact, and be part of a high-performing team, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Lead from the Front: Own the end-to-end delivery of allocated events—on time, on budget, and to GES’s industry-leading standards.
• Be the Client’s Go-To: Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring they feel supported and confident from first brief to final breakdown.
• Spot Opportunities: Identify additional revenue streams, upsell services, and collaborate across departments to add value and maximise margins.
• Take Charge On-Site: Manage operations during build and break, lead internal teams, liaise with suppliers, and maintain a calm, professional presence throughout live event days.
• Connect the Dots: Communicate clearly with all departments, ensuring internal teams are aligned with client expectations and event requirements.
• Stay Commercial: Review budgets, monitor P&Ls, forecast revenues, and manage contract details in systems like Salesforce and Clarity.
• Champion GES Products: Promote our full suite of services—particularly our innovative solutions like Event Intelligence—and represent our brand proudly at every stage.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in event project or account management, within exhibitions, congresses, or large-scale live events sectors.
• Excellent organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
• A confident communicator who can build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and identifying revenue opportunities.
• Comfortable leading on-site during live events and working flexibly, including occasional travel and weekend work.
• A proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in doing things properly.

Why Join GES EMEA?

GES creates extraordinary live experiences for some of the world’s leading brands and organisers. As part of our Congress team, you’ll work on high-profile, logistically complex events. We’re a people-first business—investing in innovation, sustainability, and growth across the UK and Europe.

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to lead prestigious projects from start to finish.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive team and a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and ownership.
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation.
• The chance to work on events that make a real impact.

Our Values

At GES, we value trust, responsibility, understanding, and excellence. We’re committed to sustainability and continuous improvement, and we take pride in helping our people—and our clients—succeed.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're a confident, capable event professional ready to own your portfolio and deliver world-class experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape the future of live events at GES UK.

Salary: Competitive