Project Manager

Job Description - Project Manager (Live Events Venue)
Location: East London (On-site)
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Reporting to: Account Director

Disrupt Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well-known London live events venue that delivers a wide range of high-profile brand activations, conferences, exhibitions and immersive experiences.

The venue hosts large-scale, multi-zone events across a unique historic space and requires a Project Manager to lead the delivery of branding, print and graphics installations across the site.

The Role
This is a senior operational project management role responsible for overseeing all branding and graphics delivery across the venue.

You will manage projects from planning through to onsite installation, ensuring events are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

The role combines strategic planning, commercial ownership and hands-on event delivery, particularly during major event builds and live event weeks.

Key Responsibilities
Project & Operational Management

• Manage end-to-end project delivery from planning and scheduling through to installation and completion
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and installation crews across multiple event spaces
• Lead onsite activity during event builds and live delivery periods
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety and operational efficiency

Commercial & Financial Responsibility

• Manage project budgets, labour forecasts and materials to protect margin
• Identify commercial risks early and adjust plans accordingly
• Spot opportunities for additional revenue within venue activity

Health & Safety

• Ensure all work meets venue and company health & safety standards
• Review RAMS and maintain safe working practices across all installations

Systems & Planning

• Use internal systems to manage bookings, scheduling and project planning
• Maintain accurate event data to support workload forecasting and planning

Process Improvement

• Support the development of improved workflows and operational processes
• Strengthen communication between the venue team and production teams

On-Site Leadership

• Act as the accountable lead during live event weeks
• Support installations and problem-solving during high-pressure moments
• Lead teams calmly and decisively in fast-paced event environments

Working Environment
This is a live events venue, so flexibility is required.
Events may include:

• Brand activations and product launches
• Conferences and exhibitions
• Immersive experiences and festivals
• Corporate and media events

Event leadership rotates across the team to maintain a sustainable workload. Weekend work may occasionally be required during major events, with time off in lieu provided.

Candidate Profile
The client is looking for someone who wants ownership and responsibility, not just coordination.

You may be:

• An experienced Project Manager within live events, exhibitions, branding or venue operations
• Used to managing fast-paced installations and complex event environments
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and margins
• Highly organised with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working onsite and leading teams during live event builds

Deep print or graphics experience is helpful but not essential.

Additional Information

• Fully onsite role in East London
• Involves working within a busy live event venue environment
• Competitive salary with time off in lieu for weekend work