Head of Exhibitions and Events

Head of Exhibitions and Events – Europe

We are Lowe, a globally recognized brand for innovation, ambition and high quality.

We are the world’s leading refrigeration and catering equipment supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to Glastonbury we provide high quality rental solutions to help our clients entertain and delight their customers.

Beijing to Boston, Berlin to Belfast, we are an entrepreneurial organization and take pride in our ability to provide innovative products and services to our impressive client-base.

Key responsibilities will include:

This is a great opportunity to lead a team that deliver world-class events and exhibitions globally. It is worth noting that this role will require a lot of travel, potentially up to two weeks at a time in peak season.

• Leading and managing the wider exhibition and events teams.
• Responsibility for the overall planning, budgeting, and resourcing of exhibitions and non-install events.
• Liaising closely with colleagues within the business to make best use of and share resources across service lines as required.
• Liaising closely with the clients and contractors on all matters relating to exhibitions.
• Ensuring all Health and Safely at Work requirements are met and followed.
• Ensuring exhibitions team are resourceful and able to deliver smoothly, with happy clients, being a point of escalation where needed and supporting the team in difficult situations. Support to find swift, cost effective solutions.
• Ensuring value for money from contractors, third parties and partners, negotiating best prices, value and quality.
• Working closely with all key stakeholders within the business including asset management, finance, procurement, fleet, warehouse and transport.
• Working long and at times unsociable hours (when out on site), some bank holiday and weekend working is also required.
• Working tightly to the contract with the client and ensure that all contractors working to Lowe have clear contracts and subsequent written communication. Ensure that any change or delays by the client result in a clear contract change order with associated costs.
• Driving change and improvements in process and practices.
• Setting a high standard of personal appearance in all aspects of the project team to include;
  • Care and use of clothing
  • Respect, cleanliness and care for Lowe and the client’s company property and vehicles
  • Maintain a clean and tidy site