> Project Manager

motiveexhibitions; St. Neots; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free gym membership

Electric car charging points

Regular social activities

Friday afternoon team beers

Drinks in the office

Job summary

Motive Exhibitions in St. Neots is seeking a proactive Project Manager to drive exhibition stand projects across the UK and Europe, from concept through to delivery. You’ll be the main client contact and coordinate with design, production, and operations to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements include a background in exhibitions/stand building, a proactive, multi-project capable mindset, and a driving license for client visits across the UK. Excellent opportunities to grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the exhibitions and stand building industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of exhibition stand projects from concept to completion on time and within budget.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients and internal teams throughout the project.
• Coordinate with Design, Production and Operations and external suppliers to deliver projects.
• Manage budgets and maintain client communications to meet briefs and timelines.

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, confident self-starter looking to join our growing award-winning team at Motive. As part of your role, you will work with clients on events across the UK and Europe working on delivering exhibition stand projects.

You will play a key part in delivering exhibition stands, taking them from initial concepts, through to delivery at the event. This will include being the key point of contact for clients and internally for each project.

About Motive Exhibitions and Motive Graphics

In the last few years, our exhibition stand design, graphics, and installation business has grown faster than we ever imagined. We're constantly in demand because we build long-lasting relationships with clients and create exhibition stands that stop people in their tracks.

To make that happen, we've brought together a talented team from a wide range of backgrounds. Everyone brings something different to the table, and we always make sure there are opportunities to develop new skills. You'll have the same opportunity.

We've got some exciting plans ahead, and we'd love you to be part of them. Honestly, we just need someone to help organise us!

What will you do as a Project Manager?

• You will work on exhibition stand projects, to take from concept through to completion, on time and within budget.
• You will be the key point of contact for each project, and communicate with customers and internal team members to deliver the project.
• You will internally work with the Design, Production and Operations team, alongside external suppliers and partners to deliver each project.

You'll be responsible for?

• Delivery of exhibition stand projects once handed over from the sales team
• Working with clients through the design, production and installation process, keeping them updated throughout their project
• Managing budgets for each project
• Meeting with new and existing clients to discuss stand design, educate them on options and discuss the details to meet their brief
• Working with clients throughout the year
• Working closely with internal teams to take a stand design from concept to reality, including being part of design meetings, production meetings, looking at operations and discussing requirements to make it happen.
• Managing the ordering of components to meet production and delivery schedules
• Managing timeframes and deadlines for each project to ensure they are delivered on time
• Creating detailed project documents and working with the design and operations teams to deliver a successful project
• Specifying services for exhibitions including power, vehicle passes, carpet, rigging and other services that may be required as part of the project.
• Managing organiser requirements including creating and arranging CDM documentation for projects.
• Visiting exhibitions when required in a project management role, including overseeing a build, handing over stands to clients or running a multi-stand exhibition build.

What are we looking for?

• A background in the exhibition industry
• Commercially minded
• Self-motivation and desire to learn
• Capable of working on multiple projects at the same time
• Problem solving is a must
• Team player
• A driving license will be required, as you will need to visit clients and venues across the UK.

Opportunities for you:

The chance to grow and develop into a project manager if that's your goal

An opportunity to expand your role within the business and feel genuinely appreciated for what you do

Become part of the close-knit Motive team and shape your own career path

Take part in Friday afternoon team beers and a variety of social events

Pay:

£38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Alongside working with an incredible team on some of the biggest exhibitions in the UK and Europe, all staff enjoy:

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free gym membership

Electric car charging points

Regular social activities including quizzes, parties and team days out

Free hot and cold drinks in the office

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
St. Neots PE19 8YX: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:
Experience in the exhibitions and stand building industry is essential for this role

Location:
St. Neots PE19 8YX (preferred)

Work Location:
In person. Please note: this is not a hybrid or remote role, as too much happens too quickly to be away from the action

Application deadline:
Until we find someone amazing!

We always want to hear from talented folk

Don't see a job advertised that fits your skills? We are always open to chatting with experienced, motivated, creative problem-solvers who love working as part of a friendly, collaborative team.

Motive Exhibitions, 3 Orion Court, Ambuscade Road, Colmworth Business Park, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, PE19 8YX