Interim Marketing Manager - Exhibitions

Interim Marketing ManagerHybrid - 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 immediatelyYou'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.