Project Manager - Features

GES - Global Experience Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Private Medical insurance

Life Insurance

Paid training and study leave

Paid Volunteering days

Job summary

GES - Global Experience Specialists is looking for a skilled project manager to support the Features team in managing exhibition projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and work collaboratively with diverse teams.

You will oversee project deadlines, create quotations, and manage communications effectively. The position offers a hybrid working model, private medical insurance, and development opportunities to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Experience within the exhibition and events industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Create quotations using project management software.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Graphic design understanding

Job description

Do you have experience within the exhibition and events industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Role Purpose

Supporting the Features team and liaising with the Graphics team, project managing (at senior level) for Exhibition organisers feature areas from brief to execution in a variety of formats including system builds and traditional construction with associated graphics systems.

Responsibilities

• Accept feature briefs from the account management team, and directly from clients when appropriate.
• Using dedicated project management software create quotations.
• Ensure all deadlines are met for briefing the creative team, preparing quotations and producing work orders.
• Using dedicated project management software, process feature requirements and create work orders.
• Ensure all communications are kept up to date and accessible on server.
• Keep strong communication with Graphics Project Manager’s and Production department, keep updated with deadline/schedule changes.
• Appoint and manage external suppliers where required.
• Keep all files backed up in correct format and archived in line with the procedures in the dept.
• Be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Actively engage in continuous improvement ensuring suggestions and opportunities are highlighted to your line manager.
• Demonstrate commitment to the core values of the company.
• Take a participative role in the Company’s sustainability initiative and ensure where possible your actions support the achievement of this initiative; reuse, recycle and replenish.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, corporate, client and legislative standards across the function.
• Show flexibility in respect of being asked to undertake several different skills or tasks at any time at a number of different times or locations.
• Represent the Company, as appropriate, in a professional manner. Keep abreast of industry trends and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary of the position.

Relationships

You will be required to develop and maintain positive and progressive working relationships both internally and externally, in order to facilitate growth and integration across the business. In particular you will be required to work collaboratively alongside and provide support to the GES employees/departments and suppliers/exhibitors/organisers.

Annual Leave

Our holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (plus bank holidays and statutory public holidays).

Development and Benefits

At GES we look to equip you with the tools required for you to progress in your career with us. With plenty of internal opportunities to move within the business and the backing of line managers, progression is key to the business growing.

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private Medical insurance
• Life Insurance
• Team days
• Paid training and study leave
• Paid Volunteering days

Equal Opportunities

In compliance with our commitment to diversity and inclusivity, we actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Discrimination of any form will not be tolerated in our recruitment process, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values diversity and promotes fairness and equity for all applicants. Join us in our mission to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can succeed.