Live Event Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the events industry is seeking a Live Event Project Manager located in Watford. The role involves managing all aspects of live events from client relations to project delivery. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in project management, particularly within live events, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and Jira.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience, ideally in live events.
• Expertise of Microsoft Office applications and Jira required.
• Experience working on-site at live events is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of live event management builds including scope, budget, staffing.
• Manage relationships with clients and prepare quotes/contracts.
• Mentor Project Technicians and oversee their development.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Customer Centric

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

jQuery

React

Bootstrap

MySQL

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Live Event Project Manager, watford, hertfordshire

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager is the person that takes all the information and has the overall responsibility for a Project’s success.

Working with the Projects team and management you will liaise with clients from the very start of the project, learning and understanding their needs and fulfilling the brief in a timely way using the resources available in the most effective manner possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary

• Lead the delivery of our live event management builds including scope, budget, staffing and build.
• Create and manage relationships with new and existing clients and foster expansion of business.
• Prepare quotes and contracts for events and update them from initial exploration to completion.
• Manage equipment for events on the warehouse stock system and order consumables.
• Be able to undertake a project and balance workload, assigning tasks to the Project Technicians and ensuring all records are accurate and timely.
• Undertake regular video calls and email exchanges with clients, provide a positive and ‘can do’ persona and use your expertise and experience to help shape their configuration.
• Use experience to help and mentor members of the Project Team and influence the Head of Operations.
• Log and allocate tasks though the Jira system with clear requirements and context. Ensure all tasks completed are reviewed and they are accurate in their contents and timings.
• Involve Project Technicians in client meetings and event builds, ensure work is distributed to Project Technicians in a way that helps their development and challenges them.
• Oversee the configuration of our bespoke event management software and assets for client events, maintain and promote best practice.
• Always present a positive and constructive presence to colleagues, clients, and on-site staff

Secondary

• Show a Pro-active approach to the team, mentoring and development skills and constant meaningful feedback to the Head of Operations.
• Work closely with the other Project Managers and Senior staff to create and update processes and training.
• Work with sales staff and new clients to undertake new projects, timeline those projects, take overall ownership and ensure completion with the best customer service.
• Contribute to planning, staffing and strategy.
• Co-ordinate Projects team and ensure all staff and PMs are busy and motivated.
• Drive continual improvement in the department.

QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience, ideally in live events.
• Expertise of Microsoft Office applications and Jira.
• A background in live events.
• Experience working on-site at live events.
• A working knowledge of jQuery, React, Bootstrap, MySQL.

PERSONAL CAPABILITIES

• Strong Work Ethic: You will be dedicated and hardworking. You will need to support Project Technicians in all aspects of their technical work and wellbeing.
• Excellent Communication Skills: You will have excellent interpersonal skills whilst working directly with clients and colleagues both remotely from the office and on site.
• Detail Oriented: You will be able to complete complex tasks independently to a high standard, manage workloads and delegating work.
• Adaptable: You have proven capable to adjust your approach and tone of voice to different stakeholders and explain complex concepts in an understandable way.
• Resilient: You will deal with situations where things did not go to plan and be able to work under pressure without supervision
• Customer Centric: You have proven yourself to be a strongly client focussed person. You liaise with our clients in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Curious: You are someone who wants to know how things work and find new ways of doing things.
• Flexibility: You will be expected to work on client sites in the UK and globally. Sometimes this will be at short notice, so a desire and willingness to work away from home is essential.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset, willing to contribute ideas and work as part of a cohesive team.
• Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with staff, existing and potential clients.