Event project manager

Sector Global Limited; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (33 with service)

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

UK/international travel opportunities

Job summary

Sector Global Limited is seeking an experienced project manager to join our Global Meetings team, delivering networking and business meeting programmes at major international events. You will own projects from planning to delivery, working with clients and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role is hands-on and client-facing, requiring excellent organisation, communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Travel within the UK and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' professional project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including client presentations.
• Experience with event management platforms or CRM systems.
• Professional working proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of event networking and business meeting programmes from client briefing to event delivery and post-event reporting.
• Work closely with clients to understand objectives and develop practical solutions that deliver measurable results.
• Create and manage project plans, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Coordinate project requirements and programme configuration using internal systems and event platforms.
• Build relationships with clients and act as main contact throughout the project.
• Deliver presentations, demonstrations and training to clients and participants.
• Oversee on-site delivery and provide operational support at events when required.
• Review project outcomes and identify opportunities to improve services.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Time management

Excel

CRM systems

Event industry experience

Multilingual

Tools

Event management platforms

CRM systems

Job description

We're looking for an experienced project manager to joinour Global Meetings team, helping deliver successfulnetworking and business meeting programmes at majorinternational events.

At Sector Global, we work with some of the world's leadingevent organisers and businesses to create valuable connectionsand memorable event experiences. Our Global Meetings teamspecialises in bringing people together through professionallymanaged networking programmes, one-to-one meetings andpersonalised event services.

You'll take ownership of projects from initial planningthrough to delivery, working closely with clients andinternal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly,on time and within budget.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role that requiresexcellent organisation, strong communication skillsand a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding service.

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking responsibility,solving problems and making things happen.

• Manage the delivery of event networking and businessmeeting programmes, from initial client briefing throughto event delivery and post-event reporting.
• Work closely with clients to understand their objectivesand develop practical solutions that deliver measurableresults.
• Create and manage project plans, timelines, budgets anddeliverables, ensuring projects are completed to aconsistently high standard.
• Coordinate project requirements and programme configurationusing our internal systems and event platforms.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as theirmain point of contact throughout the project.
• Deliver presentations, demonstrations and training toclients and programme participants.
• Work closely with our Customer Experience and eventdelivery teams to ensure projects are delivered effectively.
• Identify potential challenges, manage risks and resolveissues proactively.
• Oversee on-site delivery and provide operational supportat events when required.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reportingand internal processes.
• Review project outcomes and identify opportunities to improve our services and the experience we deliver.

We're looking for an organised, confident and proactiveproject manager who combines strong attention to detailwith excellent people skills.

• At least 5 years' professional project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, competingpriorities and demanding deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including clientpresentations and stakeholder management.
• Confidence building and maintaining relationshipswith clients and colleagues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to makeinformed decisions under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment todelivering high-quality work.
• Confidence using digital systems and managing projectinformation accurately.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach and willingnessto take ownership of projects.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally,and occasionally work across different time zones.
• Experience working in the events industry, particularlyinternational trade shows, conferences or business events.
• Experience delivering networking programmes, businessmeetings or hosted buyer services.
• Experience working with event management platformsor CRM systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including datamanipulation and reporting.
• Experience managing international clients and projects.
• Professional working proficiency in a second language.

Above all, we're looking for someone who takes pridein their work, enjoys working with people and is committedto delivering exceptional results for our clients.

We're a friendly, collaborative company with an entrepreneurialapproach to business. We encourage people to contribute ideas,take responsibility and look for ways to improve how we work.

You'll have the opportunity to manage projects for leadinginternational event organisers, develop long-term clientrelationships and see your work come to life at eventsaround the world.

• Primarily office-based working in Clevedon, withone day working from home each week.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays,increasing to 33 days with length of service.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Regular team gatherings and social events.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunities for UK and international travel.

This position is primarily based at our office inClevedon, North Somerset, with the flexibility towork from home one day per week.

Applicants must be able to commute reliably to ourClevedon office or be willing to relocate.

The role involves occasional domestic and internationaltravel, depending on project requirements.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.