Head of Stand Installations

Role Overview

The Head of Stand Installations is responsible for the successful planning, management & delivery of every exhibition stand installation undertaken.

This role has full operational ownership of installation projects from the point they are released into production through to final client handover, dismantle & return to the warehouse. The successful candidate will lead the in-house installation team while managing a trusted network of subcontractors across the UK & Europe, ensuring every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget & to the company’s high standards of quality.

This is a senior leadership position requiring exceptional organisational ability, technical expertise, commercial awareness & strong people management skills.

• Take full operational ownership of all exhibition stand installations.
• Produce installation programmes, labour schedules & resource plans.
• Allocate in-house installers & subcontract labour efficiently.
• Ensure all projects are appropriately resourced with labour, vehicles & equipment.
• Attend key installations where required to oversee delivery.
• Manage stand dismantles, return logistics & post-event operations.
• Resolve onsite issues quickly & professionally to minimise disruption.

• Lead, mentor & develop the installation team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews & toolbox talks.
• Identify training & development requirements.
• Manage staffing levels, holiday requests & resource planning.
• Foster effective communication between the office, workshop & site teams.

• Source, appoint & manage installation subcontractors across the UK & Europe.
• Build & maintain a reliable network of trusted installation partners.
• Ensure subcontractors consistently meet the company’s quality & safety standards.
• Monitor subcontractor performance & provide regular feedback.
• Negotiate labour rates & maintain cost-effective installation delivery.

Ensure every installation is:

• Delivered on schedule.
• Completed within the agreed labour budget.
• Built in accordance with approved drawings & specifications.
• Installed safely & in compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Finished to the highest standards of workmanship & presentation.
• Take ownership of resolving any operational challenges that arise during installation.

• Ensure Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) are implemented & followed.
• Conduct onsite safety briefings & toolbox talks.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety across all projects.
• Ensure correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Monitor compliance with exhibition venue regulations & site procedures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the installation team.

• Coordinate vehicle loading & transport schedules.
• Ensure all installation equipment & materials are accounted for before, during & after each project.
• Manage warehouse returns following events.
• Oversee the maintenance, servicing & readiness of installation equipment & vehicles.

Act as the company’s senior installation representative on site.

Develop & maintain strong working relationships with:

• Clients
• Exhibition organisers
• Venue contractors
• Site managers
• Health & Safety officers

• Ensure every stand meets the company’s quality standards.
• Carry out final quality inspections before client handover.
• Identify opportunities to improve installation processes & working practices.
• Minimise snagging, damage & rework through effective planning & supervision.

Work closely with the General Manager & Project Managers to:

• Control installation costs.
• Improve labour efficiency.
• Reduce installation damage & rework.
• Maximise project profitability.
• Monitor labour utilisation & installation performance.

• Minimum five years’ experience within the exhibition stand installation industry.
• Previous experience leading installation teams.
• Strong knowledge of both shell scheme & bespoke exhibition stand construction.
• Excellent organisational & planning skills.
• Strong leadership & team management ability.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal…