Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets. 

Job Description

The Role

You'll lead our biggest and most complex rebook project in the Pharma Portfolio while keeping an eye on all other rebook projects. We need you to make sure everything runs smoothly and step in to help whenever needed.

You'll play a key role in managing the team – helping them develop, welcoming new colleagues, managing expectations, and making sure everyone has a balanced workload.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership

Run the setup and execution of our largest rebook events with precisionWatch over all portfolio rebook projects and jump in to solve problems when neededWork with our Head of Department, Show Lead, Commercial Director and other leaders to boost rebook performance and put best practices in place

Team Management

Help your team succeed by bringing in, developing, and keeping talented peopleCheck in regularly with team members to spot strengths and growth areas, giving helpful feedback and development chancesShare out tasks fairly while encouraging everyone to take ownershipKeep track of how the team is doing and guide them to meet our goals

Strategic Contributions

Develop and improve rebook strategies and workflows with the Head of Department and other teamsFind ways to make our processes better and put those changes into actionMake important decisions about projects, resources, and task priorities

Technical Expertise

Set up rebook events on our booking platform and fix any technical issuesKnow the platform inside and out to make projects run more efficientlyBuild strong relationships with our Online Booking Platform partner and central tech teams

Qualifications

What You'll Need

6+ years in project management, ideally in events or B2BExperience handling large, cross-team projects and solving problems effectively2+ years of leadership experience including hiring, developing, and evaluating team membersKnowledge of project management tools and event coordination platformsSharp thinking and decision-making skills to balance day-to-day work with management dutiesStrong organization skills to handle multiple projects at once

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotelyGreat community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networksBroader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available tooCareer opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job movesTime out: 24 days annual leave, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a yearGet three for one: A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching sharesStay well: Use FiscFree to purchase a gym subscription or a new bike with tax benefits.Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and moreRecognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmesAs an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.  At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.  

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