Senior Events and Exhibitions Specialist

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83000 employees on five continents. With over 7500 people in the UK operating across defence space aerospace and digital security we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Senior Events & Exhibitions Specialist

Location: Green Park (Reading) or Crawley

The Role

This role is about elevating how we show up. Cleaner design. Sharper storytelling. A premium presence that reflects the sophistication of our technology. And behind it all: a structured disciplined approach that ensures every event has purpose impact and measurable return.

You wont just execute events. Youll redefine what good looks like.

The Senior Events & Exhibitions Specialist will play a central role in shaping how Thales UK presents its capabilities to customers partners and stakeholders. This position is responsible for the strategic planning design and delivery of highprofile events and exhibitions ensuring that every activity reflects the quality innovation and ambition of our business.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience of delivering major complex exhibitions ideally including large defence events such as DSEI and will apply that expertise to elevate the standard consistency and impact of all UK events.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership of major exhibitions Lead the planning and delivery of significant UK exhibitions and conferences ensuring a premium disciplined and wellgoverned approach from concept to execution.

• Exhibition design and premiumisation Drive a cleaner more modern and more coherent visual identity across all events ensuring our presence is aligned with Thales brand standards and communicates our technology clearly and effectively.

• Strategic messaging Ensure all event content is accurate concise and aligned with business priorities enabling customers to understand our capabilities quickly and confidently.

• Structured planning and governance Apply robust project management practices using Thales tools (Jira Evenium Thales360 Optimy) to manage approvals budgets timelines and reporting.

• Operational efficiency Identify opportunities to streamline processes improve internal coordination and introduce efficiencies including the use of automation and AI where appropriate.

• ROI measurement and reporting Establish clear objectives for each event track outcomes and provide transparent reporting to demonstrate value and support future decisionmaking.

Skills & Experience

• Major event delivery Extensive experience delivering largescale exhibitions (DSEI or equivalent) with a strong understanding of the operational commercial and reputational requirements involved.

• Structured project management Strong planning resourcing scheduling and budget management capability.

• Clear and concise communication Ability to translate complex technology into simple accurate and compelling event content.

• Stakeholder leadership Confident working with senior leaders and crossfunctional teams.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 some circumstances a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: Thales we ensure equal opportunities pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance buying or selling annual leave cycle to work schemes employee discounts paid volunteering day stocks and shares annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

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