Technical Exhibitions Lead

Technical Exhibitions Lead Department: Global Applicants & Sport Location: EU-based events (99% of exhibitions take place within the EU) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Duration: Until approx. 17th October 2025 Reason for End Date: Project work slows down significantly in November Scope of Work - The contractor will support approximately four exhibitions during the contract period (August to October). - They will be responsible for the technical execution of each event - from build-up to breakdown. - This includes managing booth equipment, AV supplies, technical oversight, and health & safety compliance. - The person will be required to travel on-site and remain present for the entire duration of the event, including setup and dismantling. Typical duration per event: - Small events: 2-3 days on-site - Larger exhibitions: 4 days, depending on complexity ? Key Responsibilities - Serve as the on-site technical lead at exhibitions - Oversee booth logistics, AV setup, and tech supply coordination - Liaise with partners (e.g. institutions in Wales) to align technical delivery with event goals - Review existing event plans and suggest improvements - Determine technical needs per event - what is actually required to deliver a high-quality experience - Draft and manage Health & Safety documentation - Be comfortable navigating complex or disjointed collaboration, as some projects involve more than one organisation but limited coordination Candidate Profile - Strong background in technical exhibition support, AV coordination, or live event delivery - Pharma-specific experience is not required - any exhibition/industry background is acceptable - Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards and experience preparing related documentation - Willing to travel across the EU and work on-site - Able to work independently, with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset - Comfortable in chaotic or high-pressure environments Interview Process - Stage 2 - Candidates will receive a scenario brief (e.g. exhibition booth of a certain size, target audience, delivery goal) - They will prepare a 10-15 minute presentation outlining how they would approach the brief, focusing on innovation and practical delivery - Followed by a Q&A session with the hiring manager and members of the team - The goal is to assess problem-solving, creativity, and hands-on experience

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 6/26/2025