Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
£30,764
Average salary
36 hours
Average weekly hours
3.36%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3546
Job holders in this unit group manage, organise and coordinate business conferences, exhibitions and similar events.
Common tasks include:
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Regional employment: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Future employment: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Top 12 industries: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Alternative & related job titles: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
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Equality focus: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£29,721
Female average annual salary
£31,807
Male average annual salary
36
Female average weekly hours
35
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Workforce gender: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Breakdown by region
£37,543
London - highest annual average salary
£25,029
Yorkshire and the Humber - lowest annual average salary
41
South East (England) - Highest average weekly hours
27
Wales - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Conference and exhibition managers and organisers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£15,121)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age