Job Description
Well-established and respected Destination Management company are seeking a Senior Events and Incentives Manager to join their successful & growing team. You will work with the MICE Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) projects from initial brief to on-site execution. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organisational skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects for corporate and international clients. As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in client relationship management, project design, supplier negotiations and onsite operation.
Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end MICE projects: proposal concept, budgets, contracting, planning, and delivery.
* Act as the main client contact, ensuring exceptional service and clear communication.
* Source and contract suppliers; maintain strong destination knowledge across the UK & Ireland.
* Oversee on-site operations and ensure flawless programme delivery.
* Work closely with Sales and internal teams to deliver creative, commercially sound solutions.
Experience and Qualifications
* 5+ years' experience in MICE project management (DMC or agency preferred)
* Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland destinations and suppliers
* Proven track record delivering complex multi-day events or incentive programmes
* Excellent client-handling, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and budget management experience.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and lead onsite event teams.
* Willingness to travel for site inspections and programme delivery.
* Proficiency with project management tools and event technology.
Package
* Competitive salary, company bonus and other benefits
* Exposure to international clients and large-scale events.
* Training and development support.
* A collaborative, professional, and ambitious working environment.
* Permanent full-time role located in Edinburgh, hybrid/flexible working after training and probation (potentially negotiable on flexibility dependent on experience).
* Performance related bonus, company pension and company events, with great long term career prospects.
How to Apply
Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Gemma Thelwell. I can be contacted on (phone number removed) or Not right for this role, or this role not right for you, but keen to further your career in the Travel Industry! We have a variety of different opportunities so do submit your CV to us
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