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Events Manager

SaltManchester, Lancashire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 7 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Events Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead global trade shows from concept to execution, shaping strategy and driving commercial impact within a reputable company. You'll thrive here if you excel at project ownership, stakeholder management, and thrive in the dynamic world of live events, with a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000. Apply now to take your career to the next level!

Quick Overview

Salary
£55k - £60k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Description

| Global Events Manager | International Trade Shows & Exhibitions | £55,000-£60,000 | 5 days in office

Do you thrive on taking world-class trade shows from concept to flawless execution?

We're looking for an experienced events professional to take ownership of a portfolio of high-profile international trade shows and exhibitions.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the complete event life cycle, shaping event strategy, delivering exceptional attendee experiences, and driving commercial impact across major global exhibitions.

You'll be the person responsible for making sure every event runs seamlessly, from initial planning and budgeting through to onsite delivery and post-event analysis.

What You'll Be Doing

Owning large-scale international trade shows from concept through to post-event evaluation.

Building event strategies, objectives, budgets, timelines and project plans.

Managing stand design, build, production and exhibitor experiences.

Coordinating agencies, suppliers, contractors and venue partners.

Overseeing logistics, travel, accommodation and onsite operations.

Collaborating with marketing and commercial teams to maximise event impact and ROI.

Leading onsite event delivery and resolving issues in a fast-paced environment.

You'll Thrive Here If

You enjoy owning projects from start to finish.

You can manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers and deadlines without missing a detail.

You love the energy and pace of live events.

You balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

You are comfortable travelling internationally and leading events on-site.

You understand how events contribute to wider commercial and brand objectives.

We are looking for someone who has

Proven experience owning end-to-end trade show, exhibition or large-scale event programmes.

Strong project management and budget ownership experience.

Expertise managing agencies, suppliers, venues and external partners.

Experience delivering events with complex logistics and multiple stakeholders.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to solve problems quickly.

Experience operating within fast-paced commercial environments.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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