Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of conferences, exhibitions and showcases in the UK and overseas, furthering our brand standards, collaborating with our logistics team and giving due attention to the visitor experience
• Work with internal teams to identify targeted messages, and translate those messages into briefs for contractors to develop artwork, booth designs and other assets
• Co-ordinate team of contractors, ensuring delivery is on time and in budget
• Ensure the OpenWorks team is well equipped with event materials at all times including sufficient stock of the latest literature, display items, models and giveaways
• Work with our content team to make sure videos are available to meet the needs of the event, provide information back to the content team to support their digital PR strategies
• Provide briefs to event attendees in good time, ensuring all stakeholders know about requirements for their movements, and any dependencies they may have
• Co-ordinate an event diary across multiple years, support the issuing and collation of invites, and provide onsite diary and logistics support where needed at larger events
• Develop assets to support key campaigns, including co-ordination on new literature, animations, videos and photography / videography
• Work pro-actively with our sales and business development teams to identify opportunities to engage with our markets.

Requirements

• Be curious and pro-active, interested in understanding how things work and how they add value to end-users
• Creative, pro-active and confident to lead projects
• Experience in product marketing or marketing communications, with the ability to translate technical information into clear customer-facing messages
• Experience managing external agencies, contractors and creative suppliers, including briefing and managing delivery against deadlines and budgets
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including event schedules, campaign assets and associated logistics
• At least 3 years of experience in a similarly fast-paced, technical environment

Preferred

• A relevant qualification or engagement with the Chartered Institute of Marketing or Chartered Institute of Public Relations
• Experience within a technical, engineering, manufacturing, defence or other complex B2B environment
• Experience delivering conferences, exhibitions, trade shows or customer events, ideally including international events
• Experience using CRM, marketing automation or event management platforms would be advantageous

Benefits

• Rewarding Success - Competitive salary, starting from £32,000 plus a discretionary annual bonus of up to 25% of salary alongside a structured pay progression framework.
• Enhanced Pension – Up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.
• More Time to Recharge – 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, long-service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Breakfast & Lunch on Us – Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.
• Health & Wellbeing – Private healthcare and life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Sustainable Travel – Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV car and Cycle to Work options.
• Team Socials – Regular events, from quiz nights and football to board games and more.
• Learning & Growth – A culture that empowers you to challenge, grow and make an impact, plus a £250 annual learning budget to invest in the development that matters most to you.