Opportunity information
Salary £13741 per month
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 05/02/2025
Description
Established in 1993, Iguana Group is a family-run creative agency based in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. We are looking for an articulate and pro-active apprentice to join our Project Management team. They will assist in managing projects of all budgets and sizes and liaise with clients on a day-to-day basis
Established in 1993, Iguana Group is a family-run creative agency based in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. With a strong heritage in designing and delivering exhibition stands, we have worked with clients on thousands of projects, both domestic and international. Our highly motivated and diverse cadre consists of sales & marketing, operations and creative design teams, each of which is exclusively focused on providing a top quality and comprehensive service to our clients.
Our vision
To be the UK’s #1 experiential marketing agency; unleashing the power of imagination through experience.
Our mission
We are an international agency offering innovative solutions for companies to showcase their brand through truly engaging activations. We set out to gain a deep-rooted understanding of our clients and their culture, allowing us to provide a uniquely creative response to their requirements through media including exhibitions, events and the digital domain. With our combined knowledge and experience, we demonstrate real value to our clients, alleviating their workload and ultimately bringing the brand to life for their own customers.
Our values
- fearlessness
- relationships
- excellence
- creativity
Operations team
The operations team are the real ‘doers’ of Iguana Group. They are responsible for executing our clients’ projects – primarily exhibition stands - to the absolute highest levels of quality, and the team accepts nothing but excellence in the delivery of all our services. Our sales team are responsible for winning new work, but it is the integrity and passion of our operations team that keeps our clients coming back.
Job role
We are looking for an articulate and pro-active apprentice to join our Project Management team. The Operations team are responsible for quoting projects that are under tender, and the end-to-end delivery of all projects that have been secured under contract by the business. PMs need to deal with internal staff, clients, suppliers, and event organisers, and well as any other parties involved in the process. They will assist in managing projects of all budgets and sizes and liaise with clients on a day-to-day basis.
Duties will include:- General Office and admin duties to assist all departments
- Arranging travel and logistics
- Working closely with the sales team, assisting in providing quotations for all services on projects that are under tender. This will involve liaising with many different suppliers to gather costs in a defined time period.
- Assisting in the full project management lifecycle for all projects assigned to them by the head of operations.
- Management of project plans, and on-boarding the project management process onto our system
- Stakeholder management and communication with all involved parties, but particularly with the client, in conjunction with the appropriate account manager (sales).
- Assisting with management of costs relating to the project, ensuring that costs do not escalate and that the project maintains a minimum gross profit as a % of the total project value.
- Contract management and placement of orders with all suppliers relating to the project. Ensuring that orders are accurate, and that the cost is as expected.
- Travelling globally and assisting with on-site management of the project from build-up through to the opening day.
- Involvement with project closure and de-briefing with the client and internal team.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be literate and numerate. Grade C/4 and above in English Maths and IT are preferable
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Have a full and valid passport
Be able to travel globally without restrictions.
Training to be provided
Event Assistant Level 3 Standard
Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.
Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:
Preparing for your apprenticeship
Preparing for your employer
The need for events
The expectations of your customers and clients
Knowing your stakeholders and vendors
Event logistics
Event rules and regulations
Making technology work for your event
Analysing event success
Preparing for your event
For a full overview of the event assistant standard please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/events-assistant-level-3/
Things to consider
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
Full time employment in a progressive role with continuous training.
Hours per week 37.5
Working week Monday to Friday - 9.00 - 5.30pm
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, B60 4JZ
