BMI GlobalEd
Event Project Manager (4 month FTC)
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Event Project Manager (4 month FTC)
Event Project Manager (4-month Contract) Start Date: 13 July – 13 November 2026 Salary: £42,000/year (pro rata: £14,000 for contract)
About BMI
BMI has been connecting students and institutions globally since 1987. Specialising in international student recruitment fairs, Scholarship Forums, and high school counsellor workshops, we excel in cross-continental partnerships.
Our recent strategic alliance with Times Higher Education expands our reach to over 15 million prospective students annually.
Job Specification
A 4-month fixed-term contract opportunity for a senior project manager to oversee high-profile international education events. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment with multi-project client management.
Key Events Managed
- South America Counsellor Workshop – Bogotá, Colombia (30 Sep–2 Oct 2026) [Client/operational oversight]
- Global Scholarship Forum – Sesimbra, Portugal (5–6 Nov 2026) [Delegate/upline logistics support]
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Responsibilities
Strategic & Financial
- Develop event strategies aligned with business goals and budgets.
- Ensure cost-effectiveness, mediating contracts, managing expenses and Risk Management (health/safety/security contingencies).
- Monitor budget adherence, negotiate vendors, and report ROI metrics.
- Post-event reviews: Feedback + analytics to streamline future events.
Operations & Logistics
- Vendor/venue liaison (contractors, local suppliers, hotel/housekeeping).
- Catalogue exhibitor manuals/handbooks + attendee support.
- Manage Marcom booking systems (training, troubleshooting, user optimisation).
- Maintain event websites + delegate workflows (travel docs, payments, cancellations).
- hotel rooming + exhibitor list management. Travel coordination via internal Travel Consultants.
- Client/exhibitor/Sponsor engagement—resolving issues, solving challenges, billing.
- Invoice processing + reconciliation with the Finance Team.
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Soft Skills & Work Ethic
- Multitasking under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Positive attitude, proactive problem-solving, and self-discipline.
Requirements
- 4+ years’ experience in student/venue management (fast-paced) or event coordination.
- Fluent English (written + spoken).
- Core skills: Microsoft Excel/Word; Google Sheets.
- Detail-oriented, ** organisé**, with relationship management honed.
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