SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGER - AGENCY

Posted 24 August 2021
SalaryNegotiable
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference17970/001_1629823003
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGER - AGENCY
LONDON
£45,000 PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS

SP17970

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established agency, a fast growing London team as well as a fabulous array of first-class clients!

THE COMPANY

Collaboration, extensive resources, friendly and team focussed are some of the words that could describe this agency, but then so could big budget, pitch winning, highly creative, technically innovative and a cut above…

Having grown incredibly over the past two years, and brought on board some of the best talent the industry has to offer, this agency just keeps going from strength to strength. With in-house Production, Creative, Event Management and Digital they have all of the innovation and resources needed to deliver some of the most highly regarded and highest profile global events out there - virtually, live and hybrid!

THE ROLE

Due to a busy portfolio of events, and new clients coming on-board this agency are now looking to expand their team with a Senior Logistics Manager. This is a key role within the agency where you play a key role in managing the full logistics of events from brief through to delivery.

As a Senior Logistics Manager will project manage all crew and delegate logistics across a diverse range of projects. Specific responsibilities would include delegate management, crew logistics, accreditation, group accommodation, travel, transfers and welfare. You will also be responsible for the line management of the logistics team, conducting 1-2-1s and appraisals, managing staff through personal development plans and ensuring that all training needs are met.

Key responsibilities for this Senior Logistics Manager role includes;

* Taking full responsibility of events from brief, pitch and through to delivery
* Delegate management and registration
* Venue sourcing and management
* Transport and logistics managements
* Managing and reporting on budgets
* Sourcing and managing 3rd party suppliers (DMC's, venues, hotels and caterers)
* On-site management at events in the UK and internationally
* Team management

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have between 3-5 years' experience as a Logistics Manager/Senior Logistics Manager in an agency of similar environment and must be experienced in managing large groups.

It is important that you can demonstrate experience where you have managed projects from start to finish with full logistics and budget management.

In return they offer the chance to join a fast growth agency where you will be able to carve out your own career path, all in a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment. As well as the career opportunities you'll also get to work on some of the best projects out there - this is not one to be missed!

Please note: candidates must be based within the UK to access the agency offices when needed.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting