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’re 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. The Opportunity 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. What You’ll Be Doing 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 Who This Is Perfect For 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. Why This Role? 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