Event Project Manager

Disrupt Talent; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager Events and Exhibitions

Location: Tewkesbury

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Discipline: Project Management / Events and Exhibition Industry

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service? You will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of projects predominantly in the exhibitions space. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and suppliers to ensure every project is executed on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards. Enjoy traveling? This role will require you to travel to prestigious venues all over the nation, and also projects abroad almost every month.

About our client:

This company supplies innovative audio-visual and IT equipment solutions, combined with trusted, friendly service for all sizes of indoor and outdoor events in the UK, Europe, and Worldwide. Their technical expertise combined with their extensive inventory of AV and IT technologies gives them the unique ability to serve clients across all industries, from their initial event concept through to delivering an exceptional event experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of AV projects from brief through to on-site delivery and post-event wrap-up.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop and deliver creative, practical AV solutions.
• Produce and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Liaise with venues, contractors, and logistics providers to coordinate all aspects of project delivery.
• Conduct site visits and oversee on-site installation and event delivery when required.
• Ensure all health & safety and compliance requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve issues under pressure in live environments.
• Support ongoing process improvement and documentation of project workflows.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in project management within the Events or Exhibitions industry.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office and project planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings/weekends.

If this sounds like the next move you're looking for, then apply today!