Mid-Senior Project Manager - Exhibitions in London

Ignition Project Managers are experienced, unflappable, high-calibre exhibition individuals. They have a focus on excellence and quality; ensuring that client requirements are met, and each project is completed on time, within budget and to the highest standard. They are responsible for the complete management of each exhibition project through its entire lifecycle - from design concepting and budgeting through to delivery and client handover of each project. Projects are located globally and involve the management of a multi-layer supply chain.

Ignition requires the Project Manager to have demonstrable skills in project management, client/colleague communication and liaison, time and process management, budget spreadsheets and supplier negotiation. They must appreciate the role of good design, have a level of creative experience, understand detail drawings and have a sound understanding of build materials and production techniques including kit and graphics. The individual should demonstrate all-round people skills and be an outward facing ambassador of Ignition and Istoria Group values.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for client exhibits; overseeing the complete management of projects through their entire lifecycle - from design concepting and budgeting through to delivery and client handover of each project.
• Provide expert advice to support client decision making on their exhibition presence – working closely with the Client Services team.
• Attend key client meetings and reviews.
• Ensure post project debriefs, lessons learned, data/metrics analysis etc. are undertaken and shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the new business team in pitch work for new clients.
• Be able to project estimates and analyse profitability of projects.

About you

• Ability to cope with high volume project schedule.
• Calm and highly professional demeanour.
• Experience in a variety of sectors including pharmaceutical and/or aerospace and/or aesthetic beauty.
• Able and multi-level communicator.
• Excellent organisational skills and a can-do approach where nothing is too much trouble.
• Sound understanding of the use of technologies in the exhibit environment.
• Commercial and financial awareness – excellent budget management skills.
• IT literate.
• Ability to travel extensively.

Demonstration of our values: EPIC. You’ll love a challenge, seeking out continuous improvements and driving profitability. You will relish the opportunity to be part of our strategic growth but not be afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in when needed. We strive to be the best we can through our EPIC values and seek new team members that share and demonstrate these values, being:

• Personable approach.
• Intelligent thinking.
• Collaborative working.

Some of the rewards on offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• After 5 years of service, you accrue 1 extra day per year, up to total holiday allowance of 30 days.
• 1 knowledge day - to attend training in areas of interest.
• Positive working policy, including flexible hours and hybrid working.
• Perkbox – Benefits and Rewards Platform.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Spread the cost of a new Bike and accessories tax free.
• Company pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Optional home working - 2 or 3 days per week (if full time 3 days, if part time 2 days). Set days in the office are Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Discretionary bonus scheme – paid annually, up to 10% of contracted salary (dependent on meeting company targets).
• Annual Epic Award - internal awards known as the ‘EPICs’ reward employees who have truly lived and breathed our values throughout the year.
• Christmas Office Closure.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, click the apply button and share your CV with any relevant experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.