Global Trade Show & Events Logistics Lead

Wolters Kluwer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information services company is seeking a Trade Show & Event Planning Specialist to manage and coordinate trade shows and internal events globally. The ideal candidate will handle logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships while ensuring impactful experiences for attendees. Skills in project coordination, budgeting, and adaptability are essential. This role will require collaboration with various teams and may involve on-site support at events. Interested applicants can contact for more details.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships.
• Comfortable using event management, registration, and CRM tools.
• Skilled in developing structured event plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Ability to track, monitor, and reconcile event budgets.
• Effective communicator with attendees, clients, and internal teams.
• Solid understanding of event operations and on-site logistics.
• Able to respond quickly and effectively to changing circumstances and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own a global portfolio of small and medium trade shows and events.
• Oversee all event logistics including setup, tear-down, transportation, shipping, and booth installation.
• Build and maintain detailed event timelines, schedules, and project plans.
• Partner closely with marketing, sales, and product teams.
• Prepare, manage, and reconcile event budgets.
• Coordinate all onsite services including AV, booth build vendors, food & beverage.
• Create engaging booth and event experiences.
• Research and evaluate sponsorship opportunities.
• Provide project management oversight and on-site support as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with event vendors, contractors, and service providers.

Skills

Project Coordination

Vendor Management

Event Software Proficiency

Planning & Organization

Budget Management

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Logistics Knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

A global information services company is seeking a Trade Show & Event Planning Specialist to manage and coordinate trade shows and internal events globally. The ideal candidate will handle logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships while ensuring impactful experiences for attendees. Skills in project coordination, budgeting, and adaptability are essential. This role will require collaboration with various teams and may involve on-site support at events. Interested applicants can contact for more details.