Senior MICE Project Manager

Orange Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent destination management company in Edinburgh or London is seeking a Senior Events & Incentives Project Manager. The ideal candidate will manage high-profile MICE projects, ensuring exceptional client experiences and flawless delivery. Requirements include over 5 years of experience in project management, strong knowledge of UK and Ireland destinations, and excellent organisational skills. The role offers competitive salary and benefits while enabling exposure to international clients and large-scale events.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Training and development support

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in MICE project management (DMC or agency preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland destinations and suppliers.
• Proven track record delivering complex multi-day events or incentive programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end MICE projects: proposal concept, budgets, contracting, planning, and delivery.
• Act as the main client contact, ensuring exceptional service and clear communication.
• Source and contract suppliers; maintain strong destination knowledge across the UK & Ireland.

Skills

Project management

Client-handling

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Budget management

Destination knowledge

Problem-solving

Proficiency with event technology

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Senior Events & Incentives Project Manager

Cashel Travel – DMC Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland

Job location: Edinburgh or London office

Company Description

Cashel Travel is a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) specialising in delivering exceptional travel experiences across the UK and Ireland. Serving both groups and individuals from all over the world, the company expertly manages events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale experiences with thousands of attendees. Cashel Travel operates dedicated Groups, Luxury Travel, and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) departments. With an international team of 70 staff fluent in 12 languages, the company has offices in Edinburgh, London and Ireland

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior MICE Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) projects from initial brief to on-site execution. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organisational skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects for corporate and international clients.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in client relationship management, project design, supplier negotiations and onsite operation.

You Will

• Manage end-to-end MICE projects: proposal concept, budgets, contracting, planning, and delivery.
• Act as the main client contact, ensuring exceptional service and clear communication.
• Source and contract suppliers; maintain strong destination knowledge across the UK & Ireland.
• Oversee on-site operations and ensure flawless programme delivery.
• Work closely with Sales and internal teams to deliver creative, commercially sound solutions.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in MICE project management (DMC or agency preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland destinations and suppliers
• Proven track record delivering complex multi-day events or incentive programmes
• Excellent client-handling, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and budget management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and lead onsite event teams.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections and programme delivery.
• Proficiency with project management tools and event technology

What we offer

• Competitive salary, company bonus and other benefits
• Exposure to international clients and large-scale events.
• Training and development support.
• A collaborative, professional, and ambitious working environment.

If you’re a proactive, detail-driven PM who thrives in MICE operations and loves creating exceptional client experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Jason Caruana, Managing Director with the subject line: Senior MICE Project Manager Application