Project Management Lead
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 3 years of project management experience in exhibitions, with a minimum of 1 year in a leadership role. They must possess strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, along with knowledge of exhibition stand builds and client relationship management.
Job Description
Role: Project Management Lead
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6QU
Salary: £45-50k + Bonus & Benefits
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
Apex Events & Exhibitions have been providing innovative exhibition stands UK wide and globally for over 35 years. During a period of significant growth we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Management Lead to lead the Project Management Team including the Project Managers & Project Coordinators whilst providing additional capacity to the department by delivering projects personally.
Top 3 Priorities:
- Assigning projects and providing effective leadership & accountability of the Project Management Team
- Developing and implementing efficient Project Management Processes across the department, ensuring adherence and quality management
- Liaising with department leads (Ops, Design & Business Development) to support smooth project acquisition, implementation and delivery for customers whilst promoting effective internal and external communication
Required Qualifications and Skills
- At least 3 years Project Management experience in Exhibitions, preferably with at least 1 as Project Management Lead
- Proven experience leading teams, with excellent communication, planning & organisational skills
- Knowledge of custom exhibition stand builds and modular systems such as B-Matrix and Unibox
- Ability to lead multiple projects and manage client relationships effectively
- Commercially focussed to work with New Business Development in account management and client development.
- Experience in completing RAMS and other H&S documentation where necessary.
- Experience in ordering onsite exhibition stand services such as electrics and rigging.
- Experience in maintaining accurate files and records for future reference and traceability.
- IT Literate with Microsoft 365 applications and collaboration & workflow tools such as Airtable
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK and beyond if/when required
Additional responsibilities
- Schedule & chair weekly department meetings to assign tasks, review progress and deal with any issues
- Forward planning to ensure suitable resource availability
- Recruitment and training of new team members
- Departmental budget management
- Conducting 1-2-1’s, reviewing performance and implementing learning & development needs
- Conduct post project evaluation meetings to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement
Please apply with your cv and any supporting information.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE AS WE HAVE INTERNAL RECRUITERS
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
Skills
About Apex Events & Exhibitions
One of the UK’s leading event and exhibition stand agencies, Apex has an extensive offer based on exceptional service, expertise and creative solutions. We regularly work with global corporate clients, as well as many UK businesses, brands, Government bodies and public sector organisations. We are privileged to have worked with many of our clients consistently year on year. Apex is the complete Exhibitions agency: we generate ideas, design, build, project manage and incorporate innovative technology to give you an exhibition stand that attracts visitors and engages them with your brand and products. Our team of expert account and project managers will support and guide you every step of the way. Visit our website for ideas, case studies and examples of our extensive work.
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