Project Management Lead

Role: Project Management Lead Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6QU Salary: £45-50k + Bonus & Benefits Start Date: ASAP
OverviewApex 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