3546- CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION MANAGERS AND ORGANISERS

Job Title: 

CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION MANAGERS AND ORGANISERS

Alternate Titles: 

Conference coordinator,Event organiser,Events manager,Exhibition organiser,Hospitality manager

Job Description: 

Job holders in this unit group manage, organise and coordinate business conferences, exhibitions and similar events.

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award or equivalent qualifications. Professional qualifications are available and may be required by some employers. Off- and-on-the-job training is available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 4.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • discusses conference and exhibition requirements with clients and advises on facilities;
  • develops proposal for the event, and presents proposal to client;
  • allocates exhibition space to exhibitors;
  • plans work schedules, assigns tasks, and co-ordinates the activities of designers, crafts persons, technical staff, caterers and other events staff;
  • liaises closely with venue staff to ensure smooth running of the event;
  • ensures that Health and Safety and other statutory regulations are met.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK