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Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd
Project Manager - Events & Creative Campaigns
Corby, Northamptonshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £32,000 - 37,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd
- Closes
- 11 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
We’re delighted to present an exciting and unique new opportunity for a Project Manager with outstanding events coordination skills and an enthusiasm for all things automotive!
Based on-site at a major client, as well as travelling internationally to represent the brand at high-profile industry events, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team responsible for exciting new product launches. You will help to deliver a wide range of events, product launches, photoshoots, conferences and meetings. The role acts as a pivotal link between the key client and opinion formers (media, customer advocates, and industry influencers) and is an essential part of showcasing the brand.
* £32,000 - £37,000 per annum
* Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with 30-minute lunch break
* Hybrid working is available, with 1 day per week working from home
* Regular Travel is required - up to 2 weeks at a time
* 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Free parking
Duties and responsibilities:
* Provide end-to-end support to Account Managers throughout the event lifecycle, ensuring smooth planning and delivery
* Manage delegate communications, registration, and logistics to create a seamless attendee experience
* Coordinate travel, accommodation, and scheduling for delegates, speakers, and internal teams
* Prepare event proposals and documentation, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
* Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure timely and efficient execution
* Monitor budgets, timelines, and key project metrics to keep events on track and within scope
* Deliver on-site support during live events, handling logistics and resolving issues as they arise
* Support the wider Account team during busy periods, contributing to proposals, client communications, and admin tasks
Skills and experience required:
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in event management, ideally within an agency environment
* Proven expertise in delegate management, including registration, communications, and on-site coordination
* Strong understanding of event logistics, planning processes, and live event delivery
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with event management platforms and tools
* Willingness to travel and work away from home when required, including occasional evening or weekend commitments
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently, while also being a collaborative team player
Ad ID: 5416932735
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