Project Manager Features

GES; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events marketing partner based in Birmingham is seeking a Project Manager to oversee exhibition-related projects from brief to execution. The role requires strong project management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced settings and have experience in the exhibition and events industry. The company offers career development opportunities and fosters a collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in the exhibition and events industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accept and manage feature briefs from clients.
• Create quotations using project management software.
• Ensure deadlines are met for all project stages.
• Maintain clear communication with the team and suppliers.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Do you have experience within the exhibition and events industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?

GES are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our Features Team based in London.

Role Purpose

Supporting the Features team and liaising with the Graphics team, project managing (at senior level) for Exhibition organisers feature areas from brief to execution in a variety of formats including system builds and traditional construction with associated graphics systems.

Who we are

GES is a global, full service face-to-face live events marketing partner. We create some of the most incredible events in the world – think exhibitions, events, sales conferences, and exhibitions of all sizes. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, to insightful measurement – and every detail in between – we bring brands to life!

Our mission is to create memorable event experiences, and we count on you, our talented employees around the world help us do it. We foster an innovative, fast-paced and creative environment for those who like to think, create and work. Our incredible team includes designers, account management, marketing specialists, business pros and artisans – just to name a few.

GES employees are great at collaborating and communicating.

What you will do

You will:

• Accept feature briefs from the account management team, and directly from clients when appropriate.
• Using dedicated project management software create quotations.
• Ensure all deadlines are met for briefing the creative team, preparing quotations and producing work orders.
• Using dedicated project management software, process feature requirements and create work orders.
• Ensure all communications are kept up to date and accessible on server.
• Keep strong communication with Graphics Project Manager’s and Production department, keep updated with deadline/schedule changes.
• Appoint and manage external suppliers where required.
• Keep all files backed up in correct format and archived in line with the procedures in the dept.
• Be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Actively engage in continuous improvement ensuring suggestions and opportunities are highlighted to your line manager.
• Demonstrate commitment to the core values of the company.
• Take a participative role in the Company’s sustainability initiative and ensure where possible your actions support the achievement of this initiative; reuse, recycle and replenish.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, corporate, client and legislative standards across the function.
• Show flexibility in respect of being asked to undertake several different skills or tasks at any time at a number of different times or locations.
• Represent the Company, as appropriate, in a professional manner. Keep abreast of industry trends and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary of the position.

Relationships

You will be required to develop and maintain positive and progressive working relationships both internally and externally, in order to facilitate growth and integration across the business.

In particular you will be required to work collaboratively alongside and provide support to the GES employees/departments and suppliers/exhibitors/organisers.

Development and Benefits

At GES we look to equip you with the tools required for you to progress in your career with us. With plenty of internal opportunities to move within the business and the backing of line managers progression is key to the business growing.