Events Manager
Salt · Manchester, United Kingdom
Events Manager at Salt, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, paying £55,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £55,000 per annum
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Closes
- 8 Oct 2026
Reference 0f98cd8f2458ed04982c07e419244534532faf81
About the role
| 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 lifecycle, 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
Reference: 0f98cd8f2458ed04982c07e419244534532faf81 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via Salt
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