Senior Event Leader - Project Management

London, London American Express Global Business Travel

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Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.
+ Position within the UK Experience Studio Team and opportunity to support the international team.
+ Part of a 13-person team, reporting to the leader of the events department, dedicated to multiple clients.
+ Working together with account managers, the operations director, project managers, and creative teams, as well as freelancers.
**What You'll Do**
+ Acting as the interface between the main client and the project team - which you will assemble - and leading on any creative.
+ Understanding the strategic objectives of our clients, you will serve as the key contact for stakeholders and will translate strategic goals into event recommendations.
+ Demonstrating strong communication skills and providing guidance and solutions to clients on various challenges and any issues arising.
+ Working alongside a dedicated team, you will manage the response to client requests and oversee event production. You'll collaborate with creative, production, and logistics teams. Projects may involve both a UK team and a cross-functional team based in different European countries.
**What We're Looking For**
+ You will lead a cross-functional event team (content, technical, logistics) to ensure effective communication, coordination, and collaboration among stakeholders.
+ You will put the right project teams in place - with the help of the operations manager - in order to define and implement the right profiles and then coordinate the project team throughout the event.
+ You will drive the ideation and creation of concepts, development content, and will be an inspiring leader throughout the process.
+ You'll define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, including managing timelines and budgets. Your understanding of different event components (content, creative, production, logistics) will be crucial. Working alongside a logistics director, you'll be the client's primary point of contact, gathering their needs to brief various stakeholders (copywriters, graphic designers, video editors, etc.).
+ Minimum 10 years of experience in the events industry and 3 years in a similar role.
+ Possess strong project leadership qualities, great attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.
+ Practice effective stress management with the ability to prioritize.
+ Have a proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously. Be assertive with good decision-making skills.
**Location**
London, United Kingdom
**The #TeamGBT Experience**
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
+ **Flexible benefits** are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
+ **Travel perks:** get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
+ **Develop the skills you want** when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
+ **We strive to champion Inclusion** in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
+ And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.
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**What if I don't meet every requirement?** If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!
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Head Project Management _ Industrial & Logistics

London, London The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)

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Title: Project Management Director – Industrial & Logistics

Location: London


A leading real estate consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Project Management Director to lead its Industrial & Logistics portfolio across the London region. This strategic leadership role is designed to drive delivery excellence, expand client relationships, and spearhead business development across high-value industrial and logistics projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversees end-to-end delivery of large-scale industrial and logistics developments, including new build warehouses, distribution centres, and complex refurbishment projects
  • Leads infrastructure upgrades and fit-outs across logistics hubs and industrial estates
  • Acts as a senior client liaison, ensuring consistent delivery and satisfaction across a lucrative client base
  • Collaborates with senior leadership to shape and expand the Industrial & Logistics service offering
  • Mentors and line manages project managers and junior surveyors, fostering a high-performance culture
  • Drives business development through networking, industry events, and cross-sector collaboration
  • Integrates with regional and national teams to ensure seamless delivery and knowledge sharing
  • Supports fire safety and façade remediation initiatives where applicable

Candidate Profile

  • Extensive experience managing industrial and logistics real estate projects, including new builds and refurbishments exceeding £20M
  • Proven leadership in delivering complex fit-outs and infrastructure projects across commercial and logistics sectors
  • Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM) or actively working towards accreditation
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of business development and client growth
  • Dynamic, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to lead from the front
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Line management experience and ability to build high-performing teams
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Head Project Management _ Industrial & Logistics

London, London The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)

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Title: Project Management Director – Industrial & Logistics

Location: London


A leading real estate consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Project Management Director to lead its Industrial & Logistics portfolio across the London region. This strategic leadership role is designed to drive delivery excellence, expand client relationships, and spearhead business development across high-value industrial and logistics projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversees end-to-end delivery of large-scale industrial and logistics developments, including new build warehouses, distribution centres, and complex refurbishment projects
  • Leads infrastructure upgrades and fit-outs across logistics hubs and industrial estates
  • Acts as a senior client liaison, ensuring consistent delivery and satisfaction across a lucrative client base
  • Collaborates with senior leadership to shape and expand the Industrial & Logistics service offering
  • Mentors and line manages project managers and junior surveyors, fostering a high-performance culture
  • Drives business development through networking, industry events, and cross-sector collaboration
  • Integrates with regional and national teams to ensure seamless delivery and knowledge sharing
  • Supports fire safety and façade remediation initiatives where applicable

Candidate Profile

  • Extensive experience managing industrial and logistics real estate projects, including new builds and refurbishments exceeding £20M
  • Proven leadership in delivering complex fit-outs and infrastructure projects across commercial and logistics sectors
  • Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM) or actively working towards accreditation
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of business development and client growth
  • Dynamic, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to lead from the front
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Line management experience and ability to build high-performing teams

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Head of Logistics Operations - Remote Supply Chain Management

SE1 0AA London, London £75000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is a rapidly growing e-commerce company seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Logistics Operations to lead their supply chain and warehousing functions. This is a critical, fully remote role, enabling you to manage operations from anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the logistics network, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods to customers. This includes managing relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, optimizing warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation planning, and last-mile delivery strategies. The successful candidate will develop and implement innovative logistics solutions to support the company's ambitious growth objectives.

Key responsibilities include establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics operations, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead a remote team of logistics professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability. This role requires a deep understanding of supply chain management principles, warehouse automation, freight management, and international logistics. You will work closely with other departments, including procurement, sales, and customer service, to ensure seamless integration of logistics operations with overall business strategy. Strategic planning, budgeting, and cost control are essential components of this role. The remote-first nature of this position necessitates exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills, leveraging digital tools for effective team management and operational oversight. You will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks within the supply chain, ensuring business continuity and resilience. Experience with various warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS) is highly desirable. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned logistics leader to make a significant impact on a national scale, driving operational excellence and shaping the future of our supply chain from London, England, UK , and beyond. We are committed to building a high-performing remote team and providing the resources needed for success.
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