Project Manager, Fairs Events & Logistics

Job Req Number:  130229
Time Type: Full Time

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us. 

Project Manager, Fairs & Events

London ExCel

Contract Logistics

DSV are recruiting for a Project Manager to work with our Fairs & Events team based at ExCel Centre, London, providing expert exhibition freight forwarding to events globally.

Our UK team supply exhibition logistics services at venues throughout the world ensuring our high standards of operation and customer service are maintained.

The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of all modes of freight forwarding / Customs and ideally with a previous background in the exhibition logistics industry.

The role will involve international travel and time away from the office. The ability to work under pressure and excellent communication skills, including face to face interaction, are also required.

What will you be doing?

• Co-ordination of UK & International shipments to exhibitions and events

• On-site representation and site management / co-ordination at venues across the world

• Provision of excellent customer service to a wide range of clients and industries

• Cost control, budget management and accounts housekeeping

About You

• Multi modal freight forwarding / Customs experience

•Excellent communication skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work in an organised and efficient manner

• Ability to work as part of a team or unsupervised

• Flexible approach to working hours and the ability to work away from home for periods of a few days to three weeks, possibly at short notice.

• This is primarily an office-based role so ability to work from our London, ExCel Centre office 5 days a week is required

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries. In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.


• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars


• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme


• WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.


• LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.


• Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

What moves you?

At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.

Start here. Go anywhere

This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.

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