Project Manager- Live Events & Venues

Disrupt Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Time off in lieu for weekend work

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a well-known live events venue in East London. This role involves leading event project management, from planning to on-site delivery, ensuring high quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in fast-paced event environments, strong organizational skills, and commercial awareness for budget management. Weekend work may occasionally be required, with time off in lieu. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within live events or venue operations.
• Strong understanding of project delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage commercial budgets and identify risks.
• Comfortable leading teams onsite during live event builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management from planning to installation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers for effective delivery.
• Oversee health and safety standards during projects.
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety and operational efficiency.
• Manage project budgets, labour forecasts and materials to protect margin.
• Identify commercial risks early and adjust plans accordingly.
• Spot opportunities for additional revenue within venue activity.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description - Project Manager (Live Events Venue)

Location: East London (On-site)

Reporting to: Account Director

Disrupt Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well‑known London live events venue that delivers a wide range of high‑profile brand activations, conferences, exhibitions and immersive experiences.

The venue hosts large-scale, multi‑zone events across a unique historic space and requires a Project Manager to lead the delivery of branding, print and graphics installations across the site.

The Role

This is a senior operational project management role responsible for overseeing all branding and graphics delivery across the venue.

You will manage projects from planning through to onsite installation, ensuring events are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

The role combines strategic planning, commercial ownership and hands‑on event delivery, particularly during major event builds and live event weeks.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Operational Management

• Manage end‑to‑end project delivery from planning and scheduling through to installation and completion
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and installation crews across multiple event spaces
• Lead onsite activity during event builds and live delivery periods
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety and operational efficiency
• Manage project budgets, labour forecasts and materials to protect margin
• Identify commercial risks early and adjust plans accordingly
• Spot opportunities for additional revenue within venue activity

Health & Safety

• Ensure all work meets venue and company health & safety standards
• Review RAMS and maintain safe working practices across all installations

Systems & Planning

• Use internal systems to manage bookings, scheduling and project planning
• Maintain accurate event data to support workload forecasting and planning

Process Improvement

• Support the development of improved workflows and operational processes
• Strengthen communication between the venue team and production teams
• Act as the accountable lead during live event weeks
• Support installations and problem‑solving during high‑pressure moments
• Lead teams calmly and decisively in fast‑paced event environments

This is a live events venue, so flexibility is required.

Events May Include

• Brand activations and product launches
• Conferences and exhibitions
• Immersive experiences and festivals
• Corporate and media events

Event leadership rotates across the team to maintain a sustainable workload. Weekend work may occasionally be required during major events, with time off in lieu provided.

Candidate Profile

The client is looking for someone who wants ownership and responsibility, not just coordination.

You May Be

• An experienced Project Manager within live events, exhibitions, branding or venue operations
• Used to managing fast‑paced installations and complex event environments
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and margins
• Highly organised with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working onsite and leading teams during live event builds

Deep print or graphics experience is helpful but not essential.

Additional Information

• Fully onsite role in East London
• Involves working within a busy live event venue environment
• Competitive salary with time off in lieu for weekend work