-Developing and overseeing research and development projects, ensuring they align with company objectives.- Leading, mentoring, and motivating a high-impact team of research and development professionals.- Overseeing the budget of multiple R&D projects while also ensuring timelines are met.- Regularly providing progress reports and updates to stakeholders.- Identifying risks and implementing problem resolutions promptly and efficiently.- Fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and productivity.

Produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets).Research venues, suppliers and contractors, then negotiate prices and hire.Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics.liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the eventManage all pre-event planning, organising guest speakers and delegate packs.Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget.Manage a team of staff, giving full briefings.Organise facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the mediamake sure that insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are followed.Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently.

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