Exhibition Project Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment platform is seeking an Exhibition Project Manager based in Amesbury. The role involves overseeing exhibition installations, coordinating with teams, and ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets. Candidates should have experience or be willing to learn about the exhibition industry, with potential for full training provided. Due to industry nature, some late nights and weekends may be required. Applicants must currently reside in the UK and possess full rights to work without needing sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in exhibition industry preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Competency in handling project administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with all duties pre, on-site, and post exhibition installation.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project plans and schedules.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure project standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project Management

Auto-CAD

Job description

Exhibition Project Manager, Cheshire, £35-40k+ (depends on experience)

You will need to have a proven background working within Exhibition Design and Build arena, ideally with hands on experience of working both in the office and attending sites during build/breakdown.

Main Responsibilities:
* Manage and assist with all relevant duties pre, on-site and post exhibition installation.
* Prepare and maintain accurate project plans and schedules, acting appropriately should the activity change.
* Attend Project team/planning meetings, taking ownership of projects/actions where required.
* Create and deliver the relevant crew documentation in conjunction with assigned projects.
* Working within a small team being self-motivated and willing to get involved in multiple/varied projects.
* Liaising with internal departments to ensure all elements of the project are on schedule, within budget and delivered to a high standard.
* Communicating with show organisers in all aspects of event planning and organisation.
* Build and maintain relationships with existing contractors and suppliers.
* Produce all relevant Health & Safety documentations and ensure all submission deadlines are met.
* General project admin including placing service orders, raising PO’s and keeping all internal systems updated.
* Working closely with our workshop in the UK and various European contractors, scheduling their travel/accommodation and transport requirements for each show.
* Create and manage all international custom documents for export and imports of non-perishable goods.
* Attending various Exhibitions shows (UK, and potentially Oversees)

Experience & Skills
* Competent in Microsoft Office Software
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work under pressure
* Project Management
* Knowledge of Auto-CAD (desirable but not essential)
* Confident in travelling alone or as part of a team
* Experience in the exhibition industry is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Due to the nature of the industry, there could be times when you will need to work outside conventional office hours – including late nights and weekends.




We are unable to accept or process applications from candidates based outside of the United Kingdom and VISA Sponsorship is not available now or in the future therefore you will need to be presently living in the United Kingdom and have full leave to remain.



We are happy to receive speculative applications from commercially experienced individuals, who have full leave to remain and work in the UK and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Creative Division: recruits on a national basis with clients ranging from SMEs to Global Groups and includes Creative/Marketing Agencies, Design Studios, Print Solutions, Signage, Packaging, POS, Events/Exhibitions, Conferencing and AV. We also recruit for organisations in other Clientside market sectors who have their own In-House/Internal Teams/Departments.

Positions we have recruited include, but is not limited to: Account/Project Handlers/Managers, Event Managers, Estimators and Sales/New Business, Marketing (On/Offline), Social Media, SEO, PPC, Website/Content Managers, Public Relations, Copywriters, Web Designers/Developers, Artworkers, Mac Operators, Graphic/3D Designers, Print Finishers, Printers and Production personnel etc.