Interim Marketing Manager - Exhibitions

Interim Marketing Manager

Hybrid - Events & Exhibitions Focus

Are you at your best when a campaign countdown is ticking, registration numbers are climbing, and the buzz of a live event is building?

We are looking for a hands-on, commercially savvy Marketing Manager with proven exhibition and conference marketing experience to jump in and make an immediate impact.

This is a 3 4 day per week contract for the next 3 5 months - perfect for a seasoned event marketer who loves delivery, thrives on autonomy, and can hit the ground running.

You’ll lead the day-to-day marketing delivery for one key event/exhibition for my client – owning campaigns end-to-end while supporting wider strategic objectives.

From building multi-channel visitor campaigns to analysing ROI post-event, you’ll be the driving force behind attendance growth and audience engagement.

This isn’t a role for someone who just manages agencies. We want someone who owns the campaign.

• Developing and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive registrations and attendance
• Managing product marketing budgets with a clear eye on ROI
• Leading end-to-end campaign delivery: planning, copy, creative, launch, optimisation and reporting
• Working with agencies and partners to ensure performance against KPIs
• Writing and approving compelling, audience-focused copy
• Advising internal stakeholders on targeting, positioning and marketing mix
• Monitoring live campaign performance and optimising in real time
• Delivering post-event analysis and insight reporting
• Supporting sustainability commitments, including engagement with ISO 20121 standards

You’ll likely have:

• Strong experience marketing exhibitions, trade shows or conferences
• A track record of driving visitor acquisition campaigns
• Confidence managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent copywriting and messaging skills
• A commercial mindset you care about numbers, not just nice creative
• The ability to step into a fast-moving team and add value immediately

You’re practical, proactive, and calm under pressure. You know the rhythm of event cycles and understand what it takes to fill a show floor.

• Immediate start
• Flexible 3 4 day working week
• High-impact contract with visible results
• Collaborative, international events environment
• A chance to shape campaigns that bring industries together

If you’re available now (or very soon), love the energy of exhibitions, and want a contract where you can truly own delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

If the above sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply now!

Please note, due to volume, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applications.