Head of Project – Exhibition & Events

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Head of Projects (Exhibitions & Events)

Location: Southampton (Full-time, Office-Based)

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-time

About The Company

Disrupt Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well-established exhibition design and build business delivering high-quality projects across the UK and internationally. Known for their creative delivery, operational excellence, and strong client relationships, they are now looking to appoint a Head of Projects to lead and strengthen their project delivery function.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of exhibition and event projects. You will lead the Project Management team, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard, while maintaining a strong commercial focus. This role requires someone who is both technically strong and commercially astute, as well as a confident communicator and experienced team manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Project Management team across multiple live projects
  • Take ownership of project delivery from brief through to installation and breakdown
  • Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations
  • Oversee planning, resource allocation, and scheduling across the business
  • Act as a senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders
  • Drive commercial performance, ensuring strong margin control and cost management
  • Work closely with design, production, and install teams to ensure seamless delivery
  • Identify risks early and implement solutions to keep projects on track
  • Improve processes and systems to enhance efficiency and scalability
  • Mentor, support, and develop the project team

About You

  • Proven experience in a senior project or leadership role within exhibitions, events, or design & build
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and profitability
  • Technically competent with a solid understanding of exhibition build and delivery
  • Excellent communicator, confident with clients and internal teams
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
  • Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused

What's on Offer

  • £55,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
  • Office-based role in Southampton
  • Senior leadership opportunity within a growing business
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Clear scope for progression and impact

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Job Description:

Head of Projects (Exhibitions & Events)

Location: Southampton (Full-time, Office-Based)

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-time

About The Company

Disrupt Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well-established exhibition design and build business delivering high-quality projects across the UK and internationally. Known for their creative delivery, operational excellence, and strong client relationships, they are now looking to appoint a Head of Projects to lead and strengthen their project delivery function.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of exhibition and event projects. You will lead the Project Management team, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard, while maintaining a strong commercial focus. This role requires someone who is both technically strong and commercially astute, as well as a confident communicator and experienced team manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Project Management team across multiple live projects
  • Take ownership of project delivery from brief through to installation and breakdown
  • Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations
  • Oversee planning, resource allocation, and scheduling across the business
  • Act as a senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders
  • Drive commercial performance, ensuring strong margin control and cost management
  • Work closely with design, production, and install teams to ensure seamless delivery
  • Identify risks early and implement solutions to keep projects on track
  • Improve processes and systems to enhance efficiency and scalability
  • Mentor, support, and develop the project team

About You

  • Proven experience in a senior project or leadership role within exhibitions, events, or design & build
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and profitability
  • Technically competent with a solid understanding of exhibition build and delivery
  • Excellent communicator, confident with clients and internal teams
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
  • Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused

What’s on Offer

  • £55,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
  • Office-based role in Southampton
  • Senior leadership opportunity within a growing business
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Clear scope for progression and impact

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Posted: May 20th, 2026