Project Manager / Senior Project Manager | End-to-End Delivery for Major Automotive Account
Northamptonshire - Hybrid Working ( 4 days in the office)
Salary Circa £40,000
Are you a highly organised Project Manager ready to own the delivery of diverse, large-scale events for a major automotive client? We are exclusively recruiting for a fast-paced agency role that demands strong logistical expertise, commercial acumen, and meticulous end-to-end event management. This is a critical role reporting directly into the Account Director.
Location & Work Mode: Northamptonshire area. This is a primarily office-based role (requiring a strong office presence) due to inventory management and close team collaboration. Full driving licence and willingness to travel frequently across the UK are essential.
What’s Different About This Role?
* Diverse Portfolio: Own the full project lifecycle for events including conferences, exhibitions, drive & rides, and significant large-scale outdoor events.
* Logistics & Inventory Focus: A hands-on role managing suppliers (venues, caterers) and overseeing the deployment of agency stock (e.g., marquees and stored event assets). Practical application is key.
* End-to-End Ownership: Manage budgets typically up to £100k, working autonomously to deliver projects from brief to reconciliation, supporting the Account Director on pitches when necessary.
* Fast-Paced Agency: You will join a growing team requiring high energy, flexibility, and a collaborative, 'team player' mentality.
What You’ll Bring (Skills & Experience):
* Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager in a fast-moving agency environment (Events/Communications).
* Budget Management: Experience managing project budgets up to $£100,000$ (or similar complexity), handling financial tracking and supplier negotiation.
* Logistical Expertise: Strong background in event logistics, including coordinating venues, catering, and supplier management.
* Team Player: Used to working collaboratively in a busy team, reporting into a senior lead (Account Director).
* Travel Ready: Comfortable with significant UK travel; must hold a full driving licence.
* Practical Mindset: While not a production role (dedicated production managers are in place), a hands-on, practical approach to managing physical assets is beneficial.
What You’ll Do:
* Work autonomously to manage multiple projects end-to-end (conferences, exhibitions, ride & drives, outdoor events).
* Take full responsibility for supplier relationships, negotiation, and contract management (venues, caterers, etc.).
* Oversee the practical logistics of large outdoor events, coordinating agency stock and physical event assets from the company stores.
* Maintain strict budget control, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the agreed financial parameters.
* Provide support to the Account Director during the pitching process for new business and account growth.
The Ideal Fit:
You are an experienced Project Manager with impeccable logistical skills who thrives in a demanding agency environment. You are a natural team player, comfortable owning projects entirely, and happy to be office-based in the Northamptonshire area to support a major automotive account.
Ready to own your next portfolio of events? Apply now and let's discuss this exciting, immediate opportunity.
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