Exhibition Logistics ManagerNHS

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.

Job description

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.

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.