Nottinghamshire Archives are seeking a Principal Archivist to lead in the delivery of all aspects of collections development and management in order to enable the service to manage its collections efficiently and effectively, ensuring that they are fully accessible to customers, in line with recognised accreditation and statutory standards. The postholder will work with a range of customers, volunteers and stakeholders and develop and deliver a programme of exhibitions, events and activities to increase awareness and use of the archives. Reporting to the Heritage Services Manager the postholder will lead and manage a team of staff in delivering frontline services, engagement, and digital preservation working closely with colleagues across the wider heritage team including our conservation, local studies and records management teams ensuring the service is inclusive and responsive to customer needs. Nottinghamshire Archives is an Accredited Archive Service, and part of Inspire: Culture, Libraries and Learning. We hold over 5 million archives for Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire county dating back to the 12th century and are committed to offering a wide range of services designed to preserve Nottinghamshire's archival heritage and to foster and develop interest in archives. We are looking for an experienced archivist with a postgraduate archival qualification, knowledge of archival standards, experience of cataloguing and archival cataloguing software such as Calm. Experienced in staff management, you will be able to work alongside different Inspire services to lead our colleagues to deliver a high quality, integrated service offer. You should have a flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to teamwork, experience of successful bid writing and excellent project management and communication skills. Attention to detail, time management and organisational skills are also essential. Working 37 hours per week including Saturdays (by rota) and occasional evening working, the postholder will be based at Nottinghamshire Archives in Nottingham. The ability to travel across the county by your own means is essential. Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages ofrecruitmentandselection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership. Interviews will be held on 26th October at Nottinghamshire Archives, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AG For an informal discussion about the role please contact Heritage Services Manager Ruth Imeson on Tel . Job Description Grade Hay Band B Job Purpose To deliver elements of the agreed business plan for Heritage Services, including archival outreach, collections development and management. To lead a team of qualified archivists and to provide specialist, technical and professional skills and to ensure that the service is inclusive and responsive to the needs of customers and local communities. Key Responsibilities To lead, manage, motivate, organise and coordinate the activities of a team of archive officers, digital preservation assistants, and qualified archivists to deliver a consistent high-quality service. To identify and engage with customers, community groups, organisations, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to increase their use of and influence upon archives. To develop and deliver high quality programmes of exhibitions, events and activities at Nottinghamshire Archives, libraries and other venues. To supervise and train staff and volunteers where required. To deliver the collections information and development plan including the cataloguing, indexing and promotion of archive resources. To create and contribute to relevant plans, ensuring the setting and delivery of appropriate targets and standards. To identify new opportunities for funding and income generation, make applications and deliver initiatives. To work collaboratively with heritage colleagues in libraries and local studies to develop stock and collections and engage the public with them. To contribute to the development, maintenance and operation of archive systems and procedures. The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) contractual requirements, and professional best practice Education and Knowledge Required for the role Degree plus postgraduate diploma in archive administration or Master's Degree (MA,MSc,MPhil) Knowledge of archival standards and experience of cataloguing. Good working knowledge of the principles and practice of people, performance, risk and project management Knowledge of working to statutory and legislative standards Knowledge of digital archiving Skills and Experience Experience of working in an archive, including archival cataloguing software, such as CALM. Bidding for funding and initiating projects and partnerships and ability to plan into the medium and long term. Experience of supervising staff or volunteers. Role Dimensions To programme and project manage countywide activities relating to programming and delivery of the archives heritage offer, working creatively with partners and staff to deliver excellent experiences for customers. To ensure appropriate descriptions and development of the archival collections, and to encourage increased access. Frontline delivery of services including the support and supervision of frontline staff and volunteers. Demonstrates effective customer service skills - in person, online or on the phone - identifies and satisfies customer needs, adjusting their style with a friendly and professional approach as appropriate for the customer Responds positively to customer concerns, acts to resolve or reassure customers as needed, agrees solutions with the customer or hands over to an appropriate colleague Responds positively to any complaint or suggestion and seeks to resolve it within limits of their authority or hands over to a more senior manager as appropriate Monitors, analyses and acts upon customer service data to maintain and/or improve the service. Considers the impact on customers when implementing change Delivery the service offer (Competency Level 4) Advises and promotes the Inspire Service Offer to customers - to meet their immediate needs and other services that could be of interest or benefit them Embraces any changes to the offer and any associated changes to processes or working practices positively Shares feedback about the Inspire offer with their line manager and contributes to meetings, discussions and related activities to ensure service delivery and/or improve our offer Leads work to develop, enhance or create new elements of the Inspire service offer and where appropriate ensure there is an integrated customer offer and journey Communicating well (Competency Level 4) Communicates effectively in person, one-one-one, and in writing respectfully and in a style appropriate to the person and situation Communicates effectively in a meeting or other group situation, respectfully and in a style appropriate to the group and situation with a solutions / can do approach Debates or discusses positively with colleagues and line manager, sharing views and acknowledging and respecting the views of others and reaches agreement Communicates complex information concisely and clearly, negotiates effectively across teams, services or with external partners and reaches agreement with all affected parties Working together (Competency Level 4) Adopts a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when working with others Acts in a way that shows they are trustworthy, reliable and transparent in their dealings with others Makes and implements decisions fairly, using good judgement and with integrity, in line with Inspire values and role modelling Inspire management and leadership behaviours Forms and maintains effective internal and external working relationships across the organisation, with partners and stakeholders motivated by achieving the best for our customers and in best interests of all concerned Managing others (Competency Level 3) Effectively supervises and supports the day-to-day activities of a colleague(s) to enable them to perform their duties day-to-day, planning and co-ordinating the activity of colleague(s) to deliver tasks or activities over time to meet service demand effectively and efficiently Manages and reviews performance and attendance of individuals effectively, setting goals, agreeing targets and organisations training as needed, tackling poor performance or attendance if required using Inspire policies Manages their team and indirect teams effectively, monitoring group performance against service targets and acting proactively and positively in response to performance data to ensure service delivery targets are met Leading the way (Competency Level 3) Incorporate the spirit of Inspire's mission, vision and values in the work they do with customers, colleagues and stakeholders Articulate and share Inspire's mission, vision and to enthuse and focus the efforts of colleagues Contributes to the decision-making process . click apply for full job details
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Nottinghamshire Archives are seeking a Principal Archivist to lead in the delivery of all aspects of collections development and management in order to enable the service to manage its collections efficiently and effectively, ensuring that they are fully accessible to customers, in line with recognised accreditation and statutory standards. The postholder will work with a range of customers, volunteers and stakeholders and develop and deliver a programme of exhibitions, events and activities to increase awareness and use of the archives. Reporting to the Heritage Services Manager the postholder will lead and manage a team of staff in delivering frontline services, engagement, and digital preservation working closely with colleagues across the wider heritage team including our conservation, local studies and records management teams ensuring the service is inclusive and responsive to customer needs. Nottinghamshire Archives is an Accredited Archive Service, and part of Inspire: Culture, Libraries and Learning. We hold over 5 million archives for Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire county dating back to the 12th century and are committed to offering a wide range of services designed to preserve Nottinghamshire's archival heritage and to foster and develop interest in archives. We are looking for an experienced archivist with a postgraduate archival qualification, knowledge of archival standards, experience of cataloguing and archival cataloguing software such as Calm. Experienced in staff management, you will be able to work alongside different Inspire services to lead our colleagues to deliver a high quality, integrated service offer. You should have a flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to teamwork, experience of successful bid writing and excellent project management and communication skills. Attention to detail, time management and organisational skills are also essential. Working 37 hours per week including Saturdays (by rota) and occasional evening working, the postholder will be based at Nottinghamshire Archives in Nottingham. The ability to travel across the county by your own means is essential. Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages ofrecruitmentandselection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership. Interviews will be held on 26th October at Nottinghamshire Archives, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AG For an informal discussion about the role please contact Heritage Services Manager Ruth Imeson on Tel . Job Description Grade Hay Band B Job Purpose To deliver elements of the agreed business plan for Heritage Services, including archival outreach, collections development and management. To lead a team of qualified archivists and to provide specialist, technical and professional skills and to ensure that the service is inclusive and responsive to the needs of customers and local communities. Key Responsibilities To lead, manage, motivate, organise and coordinate the activities of a team of archive officers, digital preservation assistants, and qualified archivists to deliver a consistent high-quality service. To identify and engage with customers, community groups, organisations, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to increase their use of and influence upon archives. To develop and deliver high quality programmes of exhibitions, events and activities at Nottinghamshire Archives, libraries and other venues. To supervise and train staff and volunteers where required. To deliver the collections information and development plan including the cataloguing, indexing and promotion of archive resources. To create and contribute to relevant plans, ensuring the setting and delivery of appropriate targets and standards. To identify new opportunities for funding and income generation, make applications and deliver initiatives. To work collaboratively with heritage colleagues in libraries and local studies to develop stock and collections and engage the public with them. To contribute to the development, maintenance and operation of archive systems and procedures. The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) contractual requirements, and professional best practice Education and Knowledge Required for the role Degree plus postgraduate diploma in archive administration or Master's Degree (MA,MSc,MPhil) Knowledge of archival standards and experience of cataloguing. Good working knowledge of the principles and practice of people, performance, risk and project management Knowledge of working to statutory and legislative standards Knowledge of digital archiving Skills and Experience Experience of working in an archive, including archival cataloguing software, such as CALM. Bidding for funding and initiating projects and partnerships and ability to plan into the medium and long term. Experience of supervising staff or volunteers. Role Dimensions To programme and project manage countywide activities relating to programming and delivery of the archives heritage offer, working creatively with partners and staff to deliver excellent experiences for customers. To ensure appropriate descriptions and development of the archival collections, and to encourage increased access. Frontline delivery of services including the support and supervision of frontline staff and volunteers. Demonstrates effective customer service skills - in person, online or on the phone - identifies and satisfies customer needs, adjusting their style with a friendly and professional approach as appropriate for the customer Responds positively to customer concerns, acts to resolve or reassure customers as needed, agrees solutions with the customer or hands over to an appropriate colleague Responds positively to any complaint or suggestion and seeks to resolve it within limits of their authority or hands over to a more senior manager as appropriate Monitors, analyses and acts upon customer service data to maintain and/or improve the service. Considers the impact on customers when implementing change Delivery the service offer (Competency Level 4) Advises and promotes the Inspire Service Offer to customers - to meet their immediate needs and other services that could be of interest or benefit them Embraces any changes to the offer and any associated changes to processes or working practices positively Shares feedback about the Inspire offer with their line manager and contributes to meetings, discussions and related activities to ensure service delivery and/or improve our offer Leads work to develop, enhance or create new elements of the Inspire service offer and where appropriate ensure there is an integrated customer offer and journey Communicating well (Competency Level 4) Communicates effectively in person, one-one-one, and in writing respectfully and in a style appropriate to the person and situation Communicates effectively in a meeting or other group situation, respectfully and in a style appropriate to the group and situation with a solutions / can do approach Debates or discusses positively with colleagues and line manager, sharing views and acknowledging and respecting the views of others and reaches agreement Communicates complex information concisely and clearly, negotiates effectively across teams, services or with external partners and reaches agreement with all affected parties Working together (Competency Level 4) Adopts a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when working with others Acts in a way that shows they are trustworthy, reliable and transparent in their dealings with others Makes and implements decisions fairly, using good judgement and with integrity, in line with Inspire values and role modelling Inspire management and leadership behaviours Forms and maintains effective internal and external working relationships across the organisation, with partners and stakeholders motivated by achieving the best for our customers and in best interests of all concerned Managing others (Competency Level 3) Effectively supervises and supports the day-to-day activities of a colleague(s) to enable them to perform their duties day-to-day, planning and co-ordinating the activity of colleague(s) to deliver tasks or activities over time to meet service demand effectively and efficiently Manages and reviews performance and attendance of individuals effectively, setting goals, agreeing targets and organisations training as needed, tackling poor performance or attendance if required using Inspire policies Manages their team and indirect teams effectively, monitoring group performance against service targets and acting proactively and positively in response to performance data to ensure service delivery targets are met Leading the way (Competency Level 3) Incorporate the spirit of Inspire's mission, vision and values in the work they do with customers, colleagues and stakeholders Articulate and share Inspire's mission, vision and to enthuse and focus the efforts of colleagues Contributes to the decision-making process . click apply for full job details
Global Trade Show Manager £55,000 - £60,000 5 Days Office Based - Manchester (can have flexibility when needed!) We're partnering with a growing international business looking for an experienced Trade Show Manager to take full ownership of their global exhibition and trade show calendar. This is a highly visible role where you'll be responsible for ensuring the company delivers a consistent, professional presence across major international events. You'll act as the central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external event agencies, taking projects from initial planning through to onsite execution. This opportunity would suit someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys managing multiple moving parts, and has a strong background delivering trade shows, exhibitions, or large-scale B2B events. Key Responsibilities Taking full ownership of a global trade show and exhibition programme. Managing external trade show agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Creating and managing event timelines, project plans, budgets, and schedules. Coordinating stand design, production, logistics, shipping, and onsite delivery. Working closely with internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, leadership, and operations teams. Ensuring consistency of brand presence across all international events. Managing suppliers, contractors, venues, and external partners. Leading event delivery onsite and troubleshooting where required. Tracking budgets, spend, and post-event performance. What We're Looking For Proven experience owning end-to-end trade shows, or exhibitions Strong experience managing external agencies and holding partners accountable for delivery. Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously. Experience managing budgets, timelines, logistics, suppliers, and stakeholders. Confidence working with senior internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams. A hands-on, proactive approach with a genuine sense of ownership. Experience delivering international events or exhibitions. Comfortable travelling to support events when required. Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Global Trade Show Manager £55,000 - £60,000 5 Days Office Based - Manchester (can have flexibility when needed!) We're partnering with a growing international business looking for an experienced Trade Show Manager to take full ownership of their global exhibition and trade show calendar. This is a highly visible role where you'll be responsible for ensuring the company delivers a consistent, professional presence across major international events. You'll act as the central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external event agencies, taking projects from initial planning through to onsite execution. This opportunity would suit someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys managing multiple moving parts, and has a strong background delivering trade shows, exhibitions, or large-scale B2B events. Key Responsibilities Taking full ownership of a global trade show and exhibition programme. Managing external trade show agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Creating and managing event timelines, project plans, budgets, and schedules. Coordinating stand design, production, logistics, shipping, and onsite delivery. Working closely with internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, leadership, and operations teams. Ensuring consistency of brand presence across all international events. Managing suppliers, contractors, venues, and external partners. Leading event delivery onsite and troubleshooting where required. Tracking budgets, spend, and post-event performance. What We're Looking For Proven experience owning end-to-end trade shows, or exhibitions Strong experience managing external agencies and holding partners accountable for delivery. Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously. Experience managing budgets, timelines, logistics, suppliers, and stakeholders. Confidence working with senior internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams. A hands-on, proactive approach with a genuine sense of ownership. Experience delivering international events or exhibitions. Comfortable travelling to support events when required. Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Our client is a leading manufacturer of high quality electronics products for use in various industrial applications. Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Commercial Manager. We are looking for an experienced and sales driven Commercial Manager to develop new business, strengthen existing customer relationships and drive profitable growth. The Role The Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key customer relationships and delivering the company's commercial objectives. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement and finance, you will ensure opportunities are effectively developed, quoted and converted into profitable business. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the company's commercial and sales strategy. Identify and convert new business opportunities. Build and manage a strong sales pipeline and accurate forecasts. Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key customers. Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to order. Prepare and negotiate quotations, pricing and commercial terms. Identify opportunities to grow existing customer accounts. Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop commercially viable solutions. Monitor market trends, competitors and new business opportunities. Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events. Provide regular commercial performance updates to senior management. Candidate: We are looking for a commercially focused individual with experience in a technology, engineering or manufacturing environment. Proven experience in commercial management, sales or business development. A strong track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts. Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills. Good commercial awareness, including pricing, margins and profitability. The ability to understand technical products and communicate their value to customers. Strong organisational and pipeline-management skills. A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach. The ability to work effectively across sales, engineering and manufacturing teams. Ideally you will have previous experience in areas such as electronics, communications, IoT, OEM manufacturing or systems integration. Benefits: Competitive salary £70K - £75K Negotiable and benefits package. Performance-related bonus / commission. Opportunity to play a key role in the company's growth. Exposure to innovative technology and technically challenging projects. A varied and influential role within a growing business. 33 days Holiday entitlement Pension
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Our client is a leading manufacturer of high quality electronics products for use in various industrial applications. Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Commercial Manager. We are looking for an experienced and sales driven Commercial Manager to develop new business, strengthen existing customer relationships and drive profitable growth. The Role The Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key customer relationships and delivering the company's commercial objectives. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement and finance, you will ensure opportunities are effectively developed, quoted and converted into profitable business. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the company's commercial and sales strategy. Identify and convert new business opportunities. Build and manage a strong sales pipeline and accurate forecasts. Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key customers. Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to order. Prepare and negotiate quotations, pricing and commercial terms. Identify opportunities to grow existing customer accounts. Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop commercially viable solutions. Monitor market trends, competitors and new business opportunities. Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events. Provide regular commercial performance updates to senior management. Candidate: We are looking for a commercially focused individual with experience in a technology, engineering or manufacturing environment. Proven experience in commercial management, sales or business development. A strong track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts. Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills. Good commercial awareness, including pricing, margins and profitability. The ability to understand technical products and communicate their value to customers. Strong organisational and pipeline-management skills. A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach. The ability to work effectively across sales, engineering and manufacturing teams. Ideally you will have previous experience in areas such as electronics, communications, IoT, OEM manufacturing or systems integration. Benefits: Competitive salary £70K - £75K Negotiable and benefits package. Performance-related bonus / commission. Opportunity to play a key role in the company's growth. Exposure to innovative technology and technically challenging projects. A varied and influential role within a growing business. 33 days Holiday entitlement Pension
Event Manager Location: West London Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 DOE + Up to 15% Annual Bonus + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Event Manager to join a rapidly growing international consumer brand during a significant period of UK expansion. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of high-profile events, including product launches, customer experiences, VIP hospitality programmes, conferences, partner activations and large-scale brand events. You'll work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business, taking projects from concept through to execution while ensuring an exceptional attendee experience and measurable commercial impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of events across the UK. Manage product launches, customer events, partner activations and corporate programmes. Create and manage event timelines, budgets and operational plans. Source and manage venues, suppliers, agencies and production partners. Coordinate hospitality, travel, accommodation and logistical requirements. Work cross-functionally with marketing, commercial and communications teams. Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Produce post-event reporting and ROI analysis. Ensure all events are delivered to exceptional standards while remaining on budget. Experience Required Proven Event Manager experience. Experience delivering conferences, launches, experiential activations, exhibitions or hospitality events. Strong supplier, venue and stakeholder management skills. Excellent project management and organisational capability. Budget ownership and commercial awareness. Ability to work within a growing and evolving organisation. Strong communication and presentation skills. Desirable Automotive, luxury, premium consumer or retail brand experience. Product launch experience. Sponsorship and partnership activation experience. International event management exposure. Experience managing agency partners. Package £60,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary DOE Up to 15% Annual Company Bonus Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Pension Scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Career Development Programme Ongoing Training & Development Genuine Long-Term Career Progression This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a pivotal stage of growth and play a key role in shaping its customer and brand experience strategy through world-class event delivery.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Event Manager Location: West London Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 DOE + Up to 15% Annual Bonus + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Event Manager to join a rapidly growing international consumer brand during a significant period of UK expansion. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of high-profile events, including product launches, customer experiences, VIP hospitality programmes, conferences, partner activations and large-scale brand events. You'll work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business, taking projects from concept through to execution while ensuring an exceptional attendee experience and measurable commercial impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of events across the UK. Manage product launches, customer events, partner activations and corporate programmes. Create and manage event timelines, budgets and operational plans. Source and manage venues, suppliers, agencies and production partners. Coordinate hospitality, travel, accommodation and logistical requirements. Work cross-functionally with marketing, commercial and communications teams. Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Produce post-event reporting and ROI analysis. Ensure all events are delivered to exceptional standards while remaining on budget. Experience Required Proven Event Manager experience. Experience delivering conferences, launches, experiential activations, exhibitions or hospitality events. Strong supplier, venue and stakeholder management skills. Excellent project management and organisational capability. Budget ownership and commercial awareness. Ability to work within a growing and evolving organisation. Strong communication and presentation skills. Desirable Automotive, luxury, premium consumer or retail brand experience. Product launch experience. Sponsorship and partnership activation experience. International event management exposure. Experience managing agency partners. Package £60,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary DOE Up to 15% Annual Company Bonus Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Pension Scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Career Development Programme Ongoing Training & Development Genuine Long-Term Career Progression This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a pivotal stage of growth and play a key role in shaping its customer and brand experience strategy through world-class event delivery.
Salary: up to £50,000 depending on experience plus 10% performance bonus Work hours/pattern: 40hours pw 5/7 may include some weekends We welcome applications from candidates based in or within easy reach of Central Scotland, with the flexibility to travel to Dundee regularly. Job Introduction V&A Dundee, in partnership with Heritage Portfolio, is delighted to be recruiting a General Manager to lead the Food & Beverage operation at Scotland's design museum. From the light-filled Tatha Restaurant overlooking the River Tay to a dynamic programme of conferences and events, this is a role that blends creativity, leadership, and commercial expertise. As the senior F&B lead on site, you will play a pivotal role not only in shaping exceptional guest experiences, but in driving the financial performance of the operation. A key focus of the role is strong budget management and forecasting ensuring robust financial planning, accurate projections, and effective cost control to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. You will use your commercial acumen to interpret performance, identify opportunities, and confidently steer the business against financial targets. Alongside this, you'll inspire and lead your team to deliver memorable hospitality experiences that complement the museum's world class exhibitions and cultural programme. Balancing hands on leadership with strategic oversight, you will ensure excellence in both service delivery and financial performance, maintaining the high standards and attention to detail synonymous with Heritage Portfolio. This role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in vibrant, design led environments and brings proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial accountability. If you're passionate about combining creative guest experiences with strong commercial leadership, this is a rare opportunity to lead something truly special. What You'll Do: Oversee all operational functions including Food & Beverage, Events and Health & Safety. Ensure the venue is consistently presented to the highest standards for all events. Champion continuous improvement in service delivery, quality assurance, and guest experience. Lead, inspire, and develop a high performing on site team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence. Oversee recruitment, training, and succession planning to build capability and resilience. Promote employee engagement and wellbeing through inclusive leadership and recognition. Act as the primary liaison with V&A stakeholders, clients, and suppliers. For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description What You Bring: Proven experience in senior hospitality or venue management roles. Strong commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility. Exceptional leadership and people management skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Experience in cultural or visitor attraction environments. Understanding of event design, costing, and operational logistics. Track record of delivering growth through strategic partnerships. What we offer: Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement. Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services. The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card. Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform. Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools. Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit. Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities. Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Full training and full protective uniform supplied. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications. About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Salary: up to £50,000 depending on experience plus 10% performance bonus Work hours/pattern: 40hours pw 5/7 may include some weekends We welcome applications from candidates based in or within easy reach of Central Scotland, with the flexibility to travel to Dundee regularly. Job Introduction V&A Dundee, in partnership with Heritage Portfolio, is delighted to be recruiting a General Manager to lead the Food & Beverage operation at Scotland's design museum. From the light-filled Tatha Restaurant overlooking the River Tay to a dynamic programme of conferences and events, this is a role that blends creativity, leadership, and commercial expertise. As the senior F&B lead on site, you will play a pivotal role not only in shaping exceptional guest experiences, but in driving the financial performance of the operation. A key focus of the role is strong budget management and forecasting ensuring robust financial planning, accurate projections, and effective cost control to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. You will use your commercial acumen to interpret performance, identify opportunities, and confidently steer the business against financial targets. Alongside this, you'll inspire and lead your team to deliver memorable hospitality experiences that complement the museum's world class exhibitions and cultural programme. Balancing hands on leadership with strategic oversight, you will ensure excellence in both service delivery and financial performance, maintaining the high standards and attention to detail synonymous with Heritage Portfolio. This role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in vibrant, design led environments and brings proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial accountability. If you're passionate about combining creative guest experiences with strong commercial leadership, this is a rare opportunity to lead something truly special. What You'll Do: Oversee all operational functions including Food & Beverage, Events and Health & Safety. Ensure the venue is consistently presented to the highest standards for all events. Champion continuous improvement in service delivery, quality assurance, and guest experience. Lead, inspire, and develop a high performing on site team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence. Oversee recruitment, training, and succession planning to build capability and resilience. Promote employee engagement and wellbeing through inclusive leadership and recognition. Act as the primary liaison with V&A stakeholders, clients, and suppliers. For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description What You Bring: Proven experience in senior hospitality or venue management roles. Strong commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility. Exceptional leadership and people management skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Experience in cultural or visitor attraction environments. Understanding of event design, costing, and operational logistics. Track record of delivering growth through strategic partnerships. What we offer: Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement. Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services. The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card. Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform. Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools. Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit. Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities. Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Full training and full protective uniform supplied. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications. About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Opticore IT is a specialist Network Engineer and Project Management consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within fast-paced,challenging environments across our client base spanning multiple sectors including Finance, Broadcast Media, Telecommunications and more. Opticore IT are currently searching for a SeniorWireless Engineer to be the Technical Authority for all things Wireless, providing guidance and support to engineers across the business. Defining, maintaining and continuously improving wireless engineering standards, best practices and technical documentation. This opportunity is based in our HQ in Central London up to 2 days a week. What you'll be doing: Delivering client wireless project work as required. Acting as the technical authority for our wireless practice, providing guidance and support to engineers across the business. Defining, maintaining and continuously improving wireless engineering standards, best practices and technical documentation. Reviewing solution designs and implementation approaches to ensure they meet customer requirements and align with industry best practice. Owning WiFi pre-sales activities by contributing to solution design, technical workshops, quotes and pricing. Working closely with Account Managers and customers to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions. Providing technical assurance throughout project lifecycles, identifying risks and ensuring successful delivery. Technical leadership, mentoring and development of the wireless engineering team members through coaching, knowledge sharing and technical reviews. Keeping the business at the forefront of wireless technologies, vendor capabilities and emerging best practices. Attending and organising attendance of WiFi exhibitions. What you'llbring: Enterprise Wi-Fi design, RF planning, coverage/capacity, design documentation and reviewing/assuring wireless solutions. Strong enterprise wireless experience across platforms such as Cisco, Aruba or Mist, plus 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi security. Working enterprise experience Cisco ISE and/or Aruba CPPM. Strong understanding of switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, routing and how the wired network impacts wireless performance. Able to guide engineers, engage customers, scope solutions and support BOMs, quoting and pricing Previous experience with Wireless Surveying & Troubleshooting What you'll gain: Here at OpticoreIT we believe in investing in our team as we understand that we are only as great as our engineers, so learning and development is a big deal for us. Whether you're going for a CCNP, CCIE, Hashicorp, Python, Cloud Technology or anything in between Opticore IT has your back with all our training, labs, courses, and shared knowledge and the most important part it's all free! On top of that, we also give you: Competitive Salary & discretionary bonus 23 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare & dental Pension EV car, workplace nursery, tech, and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes Team & Company Social events EMI share scheme Diversity: At Opticore IT we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We actively recruit for an inclusive and diverse workforce and as such, want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application. We want you to feel empowered to let us know if you require any adjustments to be made with your application or interview process so please speak to our recruitment team.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Opticore IT is a specialist Network Engineer and Project Management consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within fast-paced,challenging environments across our client base spanning multiple sectors including Finance, Broadcast Media, Telecommunications and more. Opticore IT are currently searching for a SeniorWireless Engineer to be the Technical Authority for all things Wireless, providing guidance and support to engineers across the business. Defining, maintaining and continuously improving wireless engineering standards, best practices and technical documentation. This opportunity is based in our HQ in Central London up to 2 days a week. What you'll be doing: Delivering client wireless project work as required. Acting as the technical authority for our wireless practice, providing guidance and support to engineers across the business. Defining, maintaining and continuously improving wireless engineering standards, best practices and technical documentation. Reviewing solution designs and implementation approaches to ensure they meet customer requirements and align with industry best practice. Owning WiFi pre-sales activities by contributing to solution design, technical workshops, quotes and pricing. Working closely with Account Managers and customers to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions. Providing technical assurance throughout project lifecycles, identifying risks and ensuring successful delivery. Technical leadership, mentoring and development of the wireless engineering team members through coaching, knowledge sharing and technical reviews. Keeping the business at the forefront of wireless technologies, vendor capabilities and emerging best practices. Attending and organising attendance of WiFi exhibitions. What you'llbring: Enterprise Wi-Fi design, RF planning, coverage/capacity, design documentation and reviewing/assuring wireless solutions. Strong enterprise wireless experience across platforms such as Cisco, Aruba or Mist, plus 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi security. Working enterprise experience Cisco ISE and/or Aruba CPPM. Strong understanding of switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, routing and how the wired network impacts wireless performance. Able to guide engineers, engage customers, scope solutions and support BOMs, quoting and pricing Previous experience with Wireless Surveying & Troubleshooting What you'll gain: Here at OpticoreIT we believe in investing in our team as we understand that we are only as great as our engineers, so learning and development is a big deal for us. Whether you're going for a CCNP, CCIE, Hashicorp, Python, Cloud Technology or anything in between Opticore IT has your back with all our training, labs, courses, and shared knowledge and the most important part it's all free! On top of that, we also give you: Competitive Salary & discretionary bonus 23 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare & dental Pension EV car, workplace nursery, tech, and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes Team & Company Social events EMI share scheme Diversity: At Opticore IT we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We actively recruit for an inclusive and diverse workforce and as such, want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application. We want you to feel empowered to let us know if you require any adjustments to be made with your application or interview process so please speak to our recruitment team.
Hybrid working: 3 days in office Global leadership summits and large-scale exhibitions for the biggest names in tech and financial services, budgets deep into seven figures, and a multi-award-winning agency with in-house creative and operations working side by side. The Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager role here, with a junior team to mentor and a portfolio that carries serious weight. - High-profile global conferences and exhibitions for your portfolio - Your own junior production team to mentor and grow - Annual bonus after four months - 5% pension match after three months - Life assurance, optional health and dental cover - Enhanced maternity and electric car scheme after two years The Company The agency behind this role has collected multiple industry awards and works exclusively with global blue-chip brands in tech and financial services, producing leadership summits, conferences, exhibitions and experiential activations across two continents. In-house creative, project management and operations teams all sit together, which means production decisions get made quickly and collaboratively. Sustainability and inclusion are built into how the business operates day to day. The Role The Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager joins the technical production team to take the lead on large and medium-scale exhibitions and conferences, owning production from pre-production planning through to onsite delivery, while developing junior team members on larger projects. - Lead production on large and medium exhibitions and conferences end to end - Build and manage relationships across the supply chain - Manage rigging, power, networking and other technical services onsite - Prepare and control production budgets up to £1m - Coordinate multi-supplier sites, resolving queries and ensuring build follows plan - Advise internal creative and project teams on production techniques - Complete all health and safety documentation to the required standard - Mentor and support junior members of the production team The Candidate The right Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager will have a solid background in a creative events agency and a track record of managing production budgets up to £1m across exhibitions or conferences. You will be comfortable owning supplier relationships, coordinating multi-supplier sites, and managing rigging, power and networking on the ground, with working knowledge of Vectorworks or AutoCAD. An IOSH Managing Safely qualification, experience with large-scale exhibitions or conferences, and prior mentoring or junior team management are all beneficial but not essential. Candidates from adjacent production backgrounds within the live events or experiential sector are equally welcome to apply for the Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager position. In return you will find a package that reflects the seniority of the Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager role, including annual bonus, strong pension matching, life assurance and a range of benefits that build over time. If this reads like the step up you have been working towards, get your application in now. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. Vacancy Ref: SP18948
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Hybrid working: 3 days in office Global leadership summits and large-scale exhibitions for the biggest names in tech and financial services, budgets deep into seven figures, and a multi-award-winning agency with in-house creative and operations working side by side. The Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager role here, with a junior team to mentor and a portfolio that carries serious weight. - High-profile global conferences and exhibitions for your portfolio - Your own junior production team to mentor and grow - Annual bonus after four months - 5% pension match after three months - Life assurance, optional health and dental cover - Enhanced maternity and electric car scheme after two years The Company The agency behind this role has collected multiple industry awards and works exclusively with global blue-chip brands in tech and financial services, producing leadership summits, conferences, exhibitions and experiential activations across two continents. In-house creative, project management and operations teams all sit together, which means production decisions get made quickly and collaboratively. Sustainability and inclusion are built into how the business operates day to day. The Role The Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager joins the technical production team to take the lead on large and medium-scale exhibitions and conferences, owning production from pre-production planning through to onsite delivery, while developing junior team members on larger projects. - Lead production on large and medium exhibitions and conferences end to end - Build and manage relationships across the supply chain - Manage rigging, power, networking and other technical services onsite - Prepare and control production budgets up to £1m - Coordinate multi-supplier sites, resolving queries and ensuring build follows plan - Advise internal creative and project teams on production techniques - Complete all health and safety documentation to the required standard - Mentor and support junior members of the production team The Candidate The right Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager will have a solid background in a creative events agency and a track record of managing production budgets up to £1m across exhibitions or conferences. You will be comfortable owning supplier relationships, coordinating multi-supplier sites, and managing rigging, power and networking on the ground, with working knowledge of Vectorworks or AutoCAD. An IOSH Managing Safely qualification, experience with large-scale exhibitions or conferences, and prior mentoring or junior team management are all beneficial but not essential. Candidates from adjacent production backgrounds within the live events or experiential sector are equally welcome to apply for the Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager position. In return you will find a package that reflects the seniority of the Event Production Manager / Senior Production Manager role, including annual bonus, strong pension matching, life assurance and a range of benefits that build over time. If this reads like the step up you have been working towards, get your application in now. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. Vacancy Ref: SP18948
Senior Operations Manager Annual Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: London & UK Events Job Type: Full-time Are you an experienced events professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a track record of delivering large-scale live events? If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a team and play a key part in the delivery of major events across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Join a leading specialist events organisation as a Senior Operations Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of major events across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to lead the Operations team and oversee the successful execution of around 200 events annually, including large-scale festivals, music events, and major public gatherings. Day-to-day of the role: Take ownership of the Operations Department, managing a team of direct reports. Lead the planning and on-site delivery of events, ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Manage multiple stakeholders, operational teams, and large-scale projects in a fast-paced live events environment. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Oversee workforce planning, deployment, and management of casual event staff. Prepare operational plans, event briefings, and logistics documentation. Maintain high standards of health, safety, and operational compliance. Support staff development, retention, and progression across the wider workforce. Required Skills & Qualifications: Significant experience in delivering large-scale live events. Background in festivals, venues, exhibitions, sporting events, or similar environments. Proven ability to manage large teams, including casual or seasonal workforces. Strong stakeholder and client management skills. Excellent planning and organisational abilities. A hands-on leadership style with the ability to work under pressure. Good understanding of health and safety procedures. Full UK driving licence. Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and travelling when required. Benefits: Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile events. Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making. Long-term career progression opportunities. Annual salary reviews. Travel and accommodation provided for events outside of London. If you are an experienced live events professional looking for a senior leadership role and are eager to make a significant impact, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this Senior Operations Manager position
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Operations Manager Annual Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: London & UK Events Job Type: Full-time Are you an experienced events professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a track record of delivering large-scale live events? If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a team and play a key part in the delivery of major events across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Join a leading specialist events organisation as a Senior Operations Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of major events across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to lead the Operations team and oversee the successful execution of around 200 events annually, including large-scale festivals, music events, and major public gatherings. Day-to-day of the role: Take ownership of the Operations Department, managing a team of direct reports. Lead the planning and on-site delivery of events, ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Manage multiple stakeholders, operational teams, and large-scale projects in a fast-paced live events environment. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Oversee workforce planning, deployment, and management of casual event staff. Prepare operational plans, event briefings, and logistics documentation. Maintain high standards of health, safety, and operational compliance. Support staff development, retention, and progression across the wider workforce. Required Skills & Qualifications: Significant experience in delivering large-scale live events. Background in festivals, venues, exhibitions, sporting events, or similar environments. Proven ability to manage large teams, including casual or seasonal workforces. Strong stakeholder and client management skills. Excellent planning and organisational abilities. A hands-on leadership style with the ability to work under pressure. Good understanding of health and safety procedures. Full UK driving licence. Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and travelling when required. Benefits: Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile events. Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making. Long-term career progression opportunities. Annual salary reviews. Travel and accommodation provided for events outside of London. If you are an experienced live events professional looking for a senior leadership role and are eager to make a significant impact, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this Senior Operations Manager position
As a Senior Event Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-profile international conferences and summits that bring together industry experts, innovators and decision-makers from across the food, agriculture and nutrition sectors. Taking ownership of operational delivery from planning through to execution, you'll create exceptional event experiences that drive engagement, strengthen communities and contribute to the success of our global portfolio. Working closely with commercial, marketing and customer experience teams, you'll ensure sponsor-led events deliver exceptional experiences for attendees while meeting customer objectives and commercial commitments. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract, with a requirement to work from our Brighton office a minimum of two days per week. What You'll Be Doing Managing the operational delivery of a portfolio of international conferences and summits, ensuring events are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard Creating and maintaining event plans, timelines and operational frameworks that support successful delivery across the event lifecycle Acting as the senior operational lead for assigned events, providing direction throughout planning, delivery and post-event review activities Partnering with commercial, marketing, operations and customer experience teams to deliver successful event outcomes and achieve wider business objectives Managing relationships with sponsors, suppliers, venues, speakers and other key stakeholders to ensure a seamless event experience Overseeing event budgets, expenditure and financial performance, ensuring effective cost control and value delivery What You'll Need Experience delivering complex conferences, summits, exhibitions or other B2B events from planning through to onsite execution Confidence managing sponsor relationships and delivering against commercial commitments within sponsor-led events Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence building relationships across sponsors, suppliers, venues and internal teams Commercial awareness, including budget management, supplier negotiations and an understanding of event profitability The ability to identify risks, make informed decisions and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments A track record of coaching, mentoring or developing colleagues, with the ability to positively influence those around you This role involves international travel and flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to support event delivery. Benefits & Initiatives Generous annual leave -25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employees Long service holiday reward - Receive an extra day's annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues Christmas office closure - Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year's Day to cover discretionary office closure days Holiday purchase scheme - Buy up to three additional days' annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six months MeDay - Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to you Volunteering day - One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heart Hybrid and agile working - Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent) Enhanced pension contributions - Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimum Life assurance - Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones Group Income Protection - Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury Family-friendly policies - Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life events Health and wellbeing support , including: Healthcare cash plan Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Virtual GP service Health and wellbeing resources and tools Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer Cycle to Work scheme - Save money and support a healthier commute Electric Car scheme - Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
As a Senior Event Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-profile international conferences and summits that bring together industry experts, innovators and decision-makers from across the food, agriculture and nutrition sectors. Taking ownership of operational delivery from planning through to execution, you'll create exceptional event experiences that drive engagement, strengthen communities and contribute to the success of our global portfolio. Working closely with commercial, marketing and customer experience teams, you'll ensure sponsor-led events deliver exceptional experiences for attendees while meeting customer objectives and commercial commitments. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract, with a requirement to work from our Brighton office a minimum of two days per week. What You'll Be Doing Managing the operational delivery of a portfolio of international conferences and summits, ensuring events are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard Creating and maintaining event plans, timelines and operational frameworks that support successful delivery across the event lifecycle Acting as the senior operational lead for assigned events, providing direction throughout planning, delivery and post-event review activities Partnering with commercial, marketing, operations and customer experience teams to deliver successful event outcomes and achieve wider business objectives Managing relationships with sponsors, suppliers, venues, speakers and other key stakeholders to ensure a seamless event experience Overseeing event budgets, expenditure and financial performance, ensuring effective cost control and value delivery What You'll Need Experience delivering complex conferences, summits, exhibitions or other B2B events from planning through to onsite execution Confidence managing sponsor relationships and delivering against commercial commitments within sponsor-led events Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence building relationships across sponsors, suppliers, venues and internal teams Commercial awareness, including budget management, supplier negotiations and an understanding of event profitability The ability to identify risks, make informed decisions and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments A track record of coaching, mentoring or developing colleagues, with the ability to positively influence those around you This role involves international travel and flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to support event delivery. Benefits & Initiatives Generous annual leave -25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employees Long service holiday reward - Receive an extra day's annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues Christmas office closure - Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year's Day to cover discretionary office closure days Holiday purchase scheme - Buy up to three additional days' annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six months MeDay - Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to you Volunteering day - One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heart Hybrid and agile working - Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent) Enhanced pension contributions - Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimum Life assurance - Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones Group Income Protection - Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury Family-friendly policies - Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life events Health and wellbeing support , including: Healthcare cash plan Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Virtual GP service Health and wellbeing resources and tools Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer Cycle to Work scheme - Save money and support a healthier commute Electric Car scheme - Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle
Office based with event travel Large-scale corporate conferences, exhibition builds, and a blue-chip client roster that adds serious weight to a CV. All inside a boutique agency with a solid background of hard-won reputation behind it. An Event Project Manager role with project budgets up to half a million, onsite travel built in, and real ownership of client relationships from day one. - High-profile corporate events for your portfolio - Paid overtime when working at events - Flat, collaborative culture where your ideas land - Private healthcare scheme - Charity volunteer days - Project budgets up to £500k The Company This is a boutique event agency with more than twenty years behind it and a reputation that keeps blue-chip corporate clients coming back. The team is flat and fully integrated, with in-house design capability and everyone working end-to-end on their projects. Growth has been rapid, the workload has scale, and every Event Project Manager here has real influence from day one. The Role The Event Project Manager takes ownership of major corporate client accounts, working with project teams and managing relationships from initial brief through to on-site delivery across conferences, exhibitions and delegate logistics events. - Lead client relationships and weekly account calls as main point of contact - Manage end-to-end delivery of a broad range of events including conferences and exhibitions - Build and manage project budgets up to £500k - Negotiate and contract suppliers and venues - Lead and support a team of coordinators and assistants on-site - Liaise with the in-house design team on branding and artwork - Oversee delegate logistics including travel, accommodation and registration - Attend on-site delivery across UK events, with occasional international travel The Candidate The right Event Project Manager will have led complex corporate events independently, handling client relationships at a senior level without day-to-day supervision. Solid experience creating and managing substantial project budgets, negotiating supplier and venue contracts, and leading production teams on-site is what this role demands. A background in large-scale conferences, exhibitions or B2B corporate events is beneficial but not essential, and experience with delegate logistics including travel, accommodation and swag management would be a genuine advantage. What matters most is that you are ready to own a senior account relationship and deliver with confidence. If that sounds like you, this Event Project Manager opportunity is worth a close look. Genuine project scale, direct access to impressive blue-chip clients, and full ownership over how those accounts develop: the foundations here are strong. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. Vacancy Ref: LGK18882
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Office based with event travel Large-scale corporate conferences, exhibition builds, and a blue-chip client roster that adds serious weight to a CV. All inside a boutique agency with a solid background of hard-won reputation behind it. An Event Project Manager role with project budgets up to half a million, onsite travel built in, and real ownership of client relationships from day one. - High-profile corporate events for your portfolio - Paid overtime when working at events - Flat, collaborative culture where your ideas land - Private healthcare scheme - Charity volunteer days - Project budgets up to £500k The Company This is a boutique event agency with more than twenty years behind it and a reputation that keeps blue-chip corporate clients coming back. The team is flat and fully integrated, with in-house design capability and everyone working end-to-end on their projects. Growth has been rapid, the workload has scale, and every Event Project Manager here has real influence from day one. The Role The Event Project Manager takes ownership of major corporate client accounts, working with project teams and managing relationships from initial brief through to on-site delivery across conferences, exhibitions and delegate logistics events. - Lead client relationships and weekly account calls as main point of contact - Manage end-to-end delivery of a broad range of events including conferences and exhibitions - Build and manage project budgets up to £500k - Negotiate and contract suppliers and venues - Lead and support a team of coordinators and assistants on-site - Liaise with the in-house design team on branding and artwork - Oversee delegate logistics including travel, accommodation and registration - Attend on-site delivery across UK events, with occasional international travel The Candidate The right Event Project Manager will have led complex corporate events independently, handling client relationships at a senior level without day-to-day supervision. Solid experience creating and managing substantial project budgets, negotiating supplier and venue contracts, and leading production teams on-site is what this role demands. A background in large-scale conferences, exhibitions or B2B corporate events is beneficial but not essential, and experience with delegate logistics including travel, accommodation and swag management would be a genuine advantage. What matters most is that you are ready to own a senior account relationship and deliver with confidence. If that sounds like you, this Event Project Manager opportunity is worth a close look. Genuine project scale, direct access to impressive blue-chip clients, and full ownership over how those accounts develop: the foundations here are strong. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. Vacancy Ref: LGK18882
