Trade Show Manager - 12 Month FTC

Trade Show Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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The Role :

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Trade Show Manager to temporarily lead the planning, execution, and post-show analysis of high-profile UK and EU trade shows and events.

What will I be doing?

The ideal candidate will bring experience in managing large-scale trade shows with a focus on driving brand visibility, lead generation, and business development.

This role requires strong leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and project management skills to ensure flawless execution and maximum return on investment.

This position will support and deliver Tier 1, 2 and 3 trade shows from 1 August 2025 through 31 July 2026. The selected candidate will shadow and support the current International Trade Show Manager during August and September 2025 and assume full responsibilities starting in October 2025.

The role will include :

• Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, and Growth teams to create a comprehensive trade show strategy that aligns with overall business goals

High-Level Event Management and Onsite Leadership :

Vendor and Partner Relations :

Advanced Marketing Integration :

Performance Reporting & Optimization :

What does Leidos need from me?

Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to mentor and lead cross-functional teams

Bachelor’s degree in Events Management or Hospitality Management or equivalent, or BTEC-Level 3

It would be desirable if you had :

Pre-Screening Requirements :

BPSS to start

BPSS for role

Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction.

What we do for you :

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes :

Commitment to Diversity :

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are :

we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different :

Purpose : you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can change.

Collaboration : having to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People : Leidos people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting :

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range £40,600.00 - £61,100.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.