Congress & Events Manager

GES; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in London seeks a Congress & Events Manager to oversee prestigious projects. You'll ensure clients receive top-notch service from event conception to completion. Ideal candidates have solid experience in event management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive team and lead events that truly make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in event project/account management.
• Excellent organizational skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Confident communicator who builds strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of allocated events.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Manage operations during build and breakdown.

Skills

Event project/account management

Organizational skills

Communication

Budget management

Team collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Clarity

Job description

# Applicant Portal:## Job Details: Congress & Events Manager| | Congress & Events Manager |**Deliver Excellence. Build Relationships. Bring Events to Life.** GES EMEA is looking for a confident, solutions-focused Congress and Events Manager to lead the delivery of Congress events across the UK—and occasionally in Europe. You’ll be the face of GES to some of our most prestigious clients, ensuring every detail is delivered to the highest standard, every time. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, make an impact, and be part of a high-performing team, this is your opportunity. **What You’ll Do*** **Lead from the Front**: Own the end-to-end delivery of allocated events—on time, on budget, and to GES’s industry-leading standards* **Be the Client’s Go-To:** Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring they feel supported and confident from first brief to final breakdown.* **Spot Opportunities:** Identify additional revenue streams, upsell services, and collaborate across departments to add value and maximise margins.* **Take Charge On-Site**: Manage operations during build and break, lead internal teams, liaise with suppliers, and maintain a calm, professional presence throughout live event days.* **Connect the Dots:** Communicate clearly with all departments, ensuring internal teams are aligned with client expectations and event requirements.* **Stay Commercial:** Review budgets, monitor P&Ls, forecast revenues, and manage contract details in systems like Salesforce and Clarity.* **Champion GES Product**s: Promote our full suite of services—particularly our innovative solutions like Event Intelligence—and represent our brand proudly at every stage.**What We’re Looking For*** Solid experience in event project/account management, within the exhibitions, congress, or large-scale live events sectors.* Excellent organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.* A confident communicator who can build strong relationships with both clients and internal teams.* Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and spotting revenue opportunities.* Comfortable leading on-site during live events and working flexibly, including occasional travel and weekend work.* A proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in doing things properly. GES creates extraordinary live experiences for some of the world’s leading brands and organisers. As part of our Congress team, you’ll be working on high-profile, logistically complex events. We're a people-first business—investing in innovation, sustainability, and growth across the UK and Europe. **What You’ll Get*** The opportunity to lead prestigious projects from start to finish.* A competitive salary and benefits package.* A supportive team and a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and ownership.* Career development opportunities within a global organisation.* The chance to work on events that make a real impact.**Our Values** At GES, we value trust, responsibility, understanding, and excellence. We’re committed to sustainability and continuous improvement, and we take pride in helping our people—and our clients—succeed. If you're a confident, capable event professional ready to own your portfolio and deliver world-class experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of live events at GES UK.