About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced exhibition and events professional to join the Events and Operations team at The NHS Alliance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in delivering our flagship annual event. NHS Health & Care Expo is of significant strategic, commercial and reputational importance, bringing together around 200 sponsors and exhibitors and generating approximately £4 million in sponsorship and exhibition revenue
Main duties of the job As part of the NHS Health & Care Expo delivery team, working alongside the Head of Strategic Partner Events the Exhibition Logistics Manager, will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of all exhibition and sponsor logistics, ensuring commercial commitments are delivered to the highest standard.
About us
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in delivering NHS Health & Care Expo and contribute to an event that has significant strategic, commercial and reputational importance for The NHS Alliance and the wider health and care sector.
About The NHS Alliance
The NHS Alliance is the independent membership body that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We represent, strengthen and support providers and commissioners of NHS care so that the NHS performs at its best and improves patient care across the UK representing frontline reality to government, shaping policy and building capability. We work across the whole NHS as well as within its individual sectors.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the role
As part of the NHS Health and Care Expo delivery team, working alongside the Head of Strategic Partner Events the Exhibition Logistics Manager, will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of all exhibition and sponsor logistics, ensuring commercial commitments are delivered to the highest standard.
You will-
manage sponsor and exhibitor deliverables and fulfilment manage exhibition operations, floorplans, builds, activations and branding coordinate a range of suppliers, including exhibition contractors, venues, AV and production partners support the wider event delivery, including signage, room layouts and onsite operations work closely with internal commercial, marketing and content teams help drive sustainability initiatives across the event play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience for exhibitors, sponsors and delegates.
About you
We're looking for a highly organised and customer-focused event professional with experience delivering large-scale conferences, exhibitions or trade shows. As well as having experience managing complex event logistics and multiple stakeholders you will also have-
strong account management and customer service skills experience working with exhibition contractors and event suppliers confidence interpreting floorplans, build specifications and technical information excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills a collaborative and proactive approach experience using event technology and project management tools.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience in delivering large scale events, both conferences and tradeshows / exhibitions with the ability to handle multiple complex projects with conflicting deadlines. Practical experience interpreting technical information CAD plans, AV plans, build dimensions etc and working with suppliers across graphics, build, design and AV. Demonstrable account management experience and expert customer service with high value sponsors and exhibitors with the ability to adapt your communications style for different audiences, stakeholders and clients. Strong attention to detail, with critical thinking and problem solving skills. Creative & innovative, solution oriented & collaborative Experience working with multiple platforms, apps and project management tools. Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite would be beneficial.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The NHS Alliance
Address 2 The Calls
Leeds
LS10 2JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://thenhsalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)