Senior Project Manager

About the company

Abbey Events operates within the Abbey Group, an established and rapidly expanding destination management business that markets UK and Ireland destinations to international travel buyers in more than sixty countries. The group has offices in Dublin and Edinburgh and also works with a remote team spread across Ireland, the UK, and multiple European locations.

The group operates through several specialist brands: Abbey Events, focused on events and corporate meetings; Abbey The Destination Experts, which covers group and FIT travel experiences; Abbey Conferences, handling conference management across Europe and beyond; and Moloney & Kelly, specialising in incentive and luxury travel. Abbey Events is an award-winning international event organiser with offices in Dublin and Edinburgh, delivering a broad range of professional event services.

Why join Abbey Group

• Recognised as a Great Place To Work in both the UK and Ireland
• Gold sustainability certification across all brands
• A forward-moving, progressive organisation
• Named a Deloitte Best Managed Company for 16 straight years
• Hybrid working arrangement available
• Up to 60 days each year can be worked from abroad
• Paid birthday leave plus an extra paid day off during the Christmas period
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Employer contribution to the occupational pension plan
• Optional flexible benefit support toward pension or health cover
• Annual learning and development budget for individual training
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and health support
• Active social committee and green team with complimentary events across the year
• International team with more than 30 nationalities

Role overview

This position is for an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Events Department in Dublin, working in a hybrid setup. The role requires managing several corporate and association conferences simultaneously and partnering closely with the Director of Events. You will take ownership of this business segment within the Events Team, with strong emphasis on budget control and delivery against timelines.

Core duties

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of assigned conferences and events end to end.
• Act as the main client contact and attend all client meetings.
• Collaborate with clients to shape the full conference or event concept and experience.
• Represent the company on site during event operations.
• Lead and support team members assigned to larger projects as required.
• Train and brief presenters and hosts so they understand client goals and technical requirements.
• Handle accommodation, venues, and supplier coordination.
• Manage online registration and abstract workflows.
• Coordinate audio-visual requirements and catering.
• Set up and maintain event websites when needed.
• Oversee transport, travel, and social programme planning.
• Manage client project budgets and internal budgets, and report projected revenue and margins to the Events Director.
• Support sponsorship, funding, and exhibition activity where needed.
• Attend supplier meetings and, from time to time, client presentations for prospective business.
• Maintain financial oversight and credit control for events handled by the company.
• Update and develop projects within the company’s event management platform, including registration and abstract submission tools.
• Support the Abbey Group’s environmental and responsible tourism initiatives.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by management or a Company Director.
• Travel internationally when required, in line with the company’s Business Travel Policy.

Requirements

• Proven substantial experience in a comparable role and/or organisation
• Ability to work to agreed schedules and deadlines
• Self-driven, client-focused, and committed to delivering a high standard of service
• Strong collaboration and team-working skills
• Solid technical and computer proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepared to travel, mainly across the UK and Ireland
• Relevant third-level qualification in Event Management, Tourism, Business, or Languages, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office
• Experience with conference management software such as EventsAir is beneficial

Additional information

Abbey Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Working arrangement

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. Some international travel may be needed.