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Role: Project Management Lead Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6QU Salary: £45-50k + Bonus & Benefits Start Date: ASAPOverview
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:
Required Qualifications and Skills
Additional responsibilities
Please apply with your cv and any supporting information. NO AGENCIES PLEASE AS WE HAVE INTERNAL RECRUITERSPay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per yearBenefits:
Work Location: In person
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 RECRUITERSPay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per yearBenefits:
- 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
