Exhibition Logistics Manager
NHS ConfederationAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced exhibition and events professional to join the Events and Operations team at The NHS Alliance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in delivering our flagship annual event. NHS Health & Care Expo is of significant strategic, commercial and reputational importance, bringing together around 200 sponsors and exhibitors and generating approximately £4 million in sponsorship and exhibition revenue
About the role
As part of the NHS Health & Care Expo delivery team, working alongside the Head of Strategic Partner Events the Exhibition Logistics Manager, will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of all exhibition and sponsor logistics, ensuring commercial commitments are delivered to the highest standard.
You will:
- manage sponsor and exhibitor deliverables and fulfilment
- manage exhibition operations, floorplans, builds, activations and branding
- coordinate a range of suppliers, including exhibition contractors, venues, AV and production partners
- support the wider event delivery, including signage, room layouts and onsite operations
- work closely with internal commercial, marketing and content teams
- help drive sustainability initiatives across the event
- play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience for exhibitors, sponsors and delegates.
About you
We're looking for a highly organised and customer-focused event professional with
experience delivering large-scale conferences, exhibitions or trade shows. As well as having experience managing complex event logistics and multiple stakeholders you will also have:
- strong account management and customer service skills
- experience working with exhibition contractors and event suppliers
- confidence interpreting floorplans, build specifications and technical information
- excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- a collaborative and proactive approach
- experience using event technology and project management tools.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in delivering NHS Health & Care Expo and contribute to an event that has significant strategic, commercial and reputational importance for The NHS Alliance and the wider health and care sector.
To apply
Have a look at our recruitment pack to see more about the role and the team and the recruitment process.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply now’ button.
For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact Nick Westerman at nick.westerman@thenhsalliance.org.
Application deadline: Friday 23 October 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
About us
The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our fantastic staff EDI networks and trade unions.
The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to enable them to fulfil their potential at work whilst balancing home life and health and wellbeing.
You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), options to buy or sell additional leave, continuous professional development, salary sacrifice schemes including our pension scheme, cycle to work and green car schemes, time off for volunteering and much more.
Benefits
Employee assistant (counselling)
Cycle to work scheme
Mindful employer plus
Occupational health
30 days holiday
Flexi time
Season ticket loan
Eye tests/ flu jabs