Exhibition Project Manager

The Selection Partnership

  • Northampton
  • £30,000-35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Exhibition Project Manager, Northampton, c£35kI have worked alongside this wonderful multi awarding company, for several years’ they have a good stable team, couple with a loyal and prestigious customer base. They have built a reputation on listening to their clients and creating, building, and delivering/installing high quality Exhibition Stands on time and within budget across the Globe.Due to sustained and continued business growth they are now seeking an additional Project Operations Manager or Coordinator to join their team. This role will involve regular travel and when you are not out on site you will be expected to work out of the company’s office in Northampton.Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be joining a warm and friendly team of Project Managers, who are responsible for handling complete project lifecycles from sign off to delivery and invoice.Main Responsibilities:
  • Manage/oversee and assist with all relevant duties pre, on-site and post exhibition installation.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate project plans and schedules, acting appropriately should the activity change.
  • Attend Project team/planning meetings, taking ownership of projects/actions where required.
  • Create and deliver the relevant crew documentation in conjunction with assigned projects.
  • Working within a small team being self-motivated and willing to get involved in multiple/varied projects.
  • Liaising with internal departments to ensure all elements of the project are on schedule, within budget and delivered to a high standard.
  • Communicating with show organizers in all aspects of event planning and organization.
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing contractors and suppliers.
  • Produce all relevant Health & Safety documentations and ensure all submission deadlines are met.
  • General project admin including placing service orders, raising PO’s and keeping all internal systems updated.
  • Working closely with the UK workshop and European contractors, scheduling their travel/accommodation and transport requirements for each show.
  • Create and manage all international custom documents for export and imports of non-perishable goods.
  • Attending client shows during build/breakdown - UK and Overseas to ensure everything runs according to plan.
Experience & Skills
  • Project Management/Coordination experience is vital.
  • Experience of working within the exhibition industry or allied market sector is preferred.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office Software.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Knowledge of Auto-CAD (desirable but not essential).
  • Confident in travelling alone or as part of a team.
  • Valid passport and driving license.
  • You must be UK based.
  • Sponsorship is not available so you will need to have full leave to remain.
About The Selection Partnership Ltd:The Selection Partnership (TSP) was formed in 1986 by experienced recruitment consultants to assist in solving the UK recruitment problems of client companies. We now operate from offices based in Central Birmingham (The Jewellery Quarter).Technical Division: recruits predominately for Engineering and Manufacturing clients. Positions we have recruited include Design Engineers, Toolmakers, CAD Designers/Technicians, CAD/CAM Engineers, CNC Setters/Operators/Programmers, Procurement/Purchasing/Buyers, Stock/Materials Control, Quality, Fabricators/Welders, Technical/Engineering Project Managers, Production/Maintenance/Service Engineers/Management etc. Sales & Support Division: recruits across a broad range of B2B sectors, requirements we have worked on have included Sales Support/Order Processing, Customer Services, Internal Sales/Telesales, Field/Area/Territory Sales, Account Executives/Managers, Business Development Professionals, Export, Sales Engineering and General Managers. We also recruit Back/Middle Office Support personnel including Administrators, Credit Controllers, Sales/Purchase Ledger, Accounts, Bookkeepers and Payroll etcCreative Division: recruiting on a national basis covering Agency, Design & Print, Signage, Packaging, POS, Events/Exhibitions and Conferencing. Positions filled have included: Account/Project Handlers/Managers, Events Managers, Estimators and Sales/New Business, Marketing (On/Offline), Social Media, Content Managers, Public Relations, Copywriters, Web Designers/Developers, Artworkers, Mac Operators, Graphic/3D Designers, Print Finishers, Printers and Production personnel etc. In addition we have also recruited for companies in other market sectors who have their own Internal Design, Marketing and Events Teams/Departments.Interiors Division: We have successfully recruited within the Shopfitting, Interiors, Joinery and Construction marketplaces for many years. Working throughout the UK our client base ranges from small independents through to multinationals. Positions filled have included: Sales/Business Developers, Estimators, Surveyors, Joiners, Contracts/Account/Project/Site/Installation/Operations Managers, 3D/Graphic Designers, CAD Designers/Technicians etc.Environmental/Services Division recruits nationally and our clients include Water Treatment, Water Hygiene, Legionella, Environmental, Health & Safety and Facilities Companies as well as Organisations who have their own Internal Departments and Teams. Positions we have successfully filled include, Graduate Trainees, Technical/Operations/Contracts Manager, Legionella Risk Assessors, Chemists, Plumbers, Sales/Service/Water Hygiene Engineers, HSQE, Buildings and Facilities Professionals, to name a few.

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