Project & Conference Delivery Manager - Supply Chain / Sustainability

RecruitmentRevolution.com; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy focused on sustainability is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to oversee a large-scale training programme comprising over 500 activities annually. This role includes managing budgets, leading a team, and ensuring quality delivery of virtual and face-to-face events. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management and people management skills, with a competitive salary of £50,000 and extensive benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

Fitness allowance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Volunteer days

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with a commercial outlook.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a large-scale training programme with 500+ events annually.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Coach and develop team members to align with strategic goals.

Skills

Project management

People management

Leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Do you thrive on delivering high-impact training programmes that make a difference? Are you excited by the challenge of rolling out sustainability initiatives across the UK? Are you ready to lead a busy, fast-paced team driving change in supply chains?

We are looking for a driven Project Delivery Manager to lead and manage the project delivery team, responsible for the successful delivery of the UK School's conference and training programme (circa. 500 activities per annum) and other associated projects where required.

The Role at a Glance:

Project & Conference Delivery Manager
Old Street, London office based / Hybrid Working
£50,000
Plus fantastic benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, mental health support, fitness allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, volunteer days, and more…
Permanent - Full Time

Product / Service: Sustainability Consultancy; Training & Events
Culture: Close knit, small and agile company, flat hierarchy, direct communication with director and hiring managers alike

Who we are:

Action Sustainability is a leading consultancy with the aim of inspiring sustainable business. Our team comprises 60+ full and part-time employees and associates. Many of our clients are sector leaders on sustainability and supply chain issues, and we are proud of our reputation for leading the thinking in this area.

Action Sustainability drives lasting change in sustainability through innovative technology, expert advisory, and award-winning learning solutions. They partner with leading organisations, including the NHS and Houses of Parliament, to create measurable impact across industries. As the delivery team behind the Supply Chain Sustainability School, we lead global collaboration to accelerate sustainability.

The Project & Conference Delivery Manager Opportunity:

The role's objectives are to deliver a high-quality training programme which supports the strategy and targets of the UK School, ensuring an exceptional customer experience and supporting the Supply Chain Sustainability School as the go to for sustainability training in the built environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and oversee a large-scale training programme (500+ workshops, webinars, and conferences annually), both virtual and face-to-face, ensuring quality, budget control, and timely delivery.
• Lead on the design and delivery of major events, including the annual School Summit, 20+ virtual conferences, 120+ webinars, and 200+ workshops.
• Manage trainer directories, training catalogues, and logistics to meet engagement and learner targets.
• Work with collaboration groups, marketing, customer success, and content teams to align programmes with business priorities and KPIs.
• Monitor feedback, report on outcomes, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in training delivery.
• Support international expansion (Ireland, USA, Australia) by providing training programme expertise.
• Manage supplier relationships, budgets, and negotiate contracts where required.
• Coach and develop team members, ensuring resources align with strategic goals.
• Contribute to process improvements, reporting, and use of project management tools to enhance efficiency and customer service.

About You:

• A strong people manager with a mix of strong project management skills and experience of developing compelling conference agendas. A good understanding of marketing with a commercial outlook is desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a focus around upskilling and enabling the team to develop their skills.
• Takes on full ownership and responsibility to deliver against target, solve problems and manage workload proactively.
• Experienced in managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Engages meaningfully with colleagues and stakeholders, to understand and assess their views and build a consensus.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise and thrives in a busy environment.
• Cost control and budget management with a good commercial outlook.
• Able to negotiate effectively when required.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and able to use the results to make recommendations to the business.
• Communicates clearly in both verbal and written form, with excellent presentation skills.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to work in a flexible and creative way.

What's on Offer:

• A competitive market salary of £50,000
• 25 days + 8 statutory holidays, plus an extra day for your birthday
• Hybrid working with a minimum of one day in the office per week
• 8% employer pension contribution
• If we exceed targets, the full team gets rewarded through our profit share scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Fitness allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare schemes
• Volunteer days
• Access to our vibrant Old Street office featuring a lounge, café bar, gym, and rooftop terrace
• Leverage professional memberships and development programmes tailored to your career aspirations.

If you're ready to step up, take ownership, and deliver projects that truly make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that's driving change, inspiring action, and leading the way in sustainable supply chains.