Summary: The Project Manager for the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will oversee the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners. This role involves contract management, event organization, and supporting the transition to a cost-neutral approach for the main event. The position is based in Birmingham, with a flexible working arrangement that includes remote work options. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of local visitor economies through the management of the awards process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence project.
- Maintain key internal and external relationships with teams and contractors.
- Oversee contract management and supplier oversight.
- Organize the sub-regional feeder Awards process in collaboration with Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs).
- Facilitate the LVEP Awards Steering Group to guide project delivery.
Key Skills:
- Project management experience.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage contracts and oversee suppliers.
- Experience in event organization.
- Understanding of the tourism industry and local economies.
Salary (Rate): £34,000.00 yearly
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Organisational Context
The British Tourist Authority (BTA) is the national tourism agency and a non-departmental public body funded by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), and trades under the name of VisitBritain/VisitEngland (VB/VE). We are a global organisation with a diverse culture. Our 280+ employees work across the UK’s nations and regions and in 21 overseas markets. Our purpose is to drive a thriving tourism industry, creating sustainable economic growth across Britain. VisitBritain drives growth from tourism across the nations and regions so local communities feel the benefits. As a partner of the GREAT campaign, we work with the national tourist boards for Britain as well as with industry and non-industry partners to mount our global campaigns which inspire visitors to explore Britain now. VisitEngland works to make England’s visitor economy resilient, sustainable, and world-class. Having developed a simplified a regional structure for English tourism, together we grow local visitor economies and to drive sustainable and inclusive growth. We also help English destinations to win international business events, Collectively, we are a trusted advisor to industry and to Government on the visitor economy, providing research and insights. As one global team, we work together with Passion, in Partnership and at Pace: with Passion - fuelled by our enthusiasm and positivity to deliver excellent results. in Partnership – empowered to work with partners towards a greater aim beyond our own. at Pace – delivering innovation through agility, boldness, and bravery to take calculated risk.
Location and Ways of Working
We follow the principle of “Locate for your Day,” which means that we expect people to use their own judgment to decide the best place to work to meet the needs of the business. The majority of our roles can be performed predominantly remotely, however, we are not a fully remote organisation as we recognise the importance of face-to-face connection, so you will be expected to spend some time in the office. We operate from our Global Hub at Victoria Square House in Birmingham and maintain a small presence in Central London. Our Global Hub is located in Birmingham, which is our primary location, however, many of our employees are located across the UK. Therefore, working in another location may be required on occasion. You will be expected to commute to your usual place (Birmingham) of work at your own cost and any requests for you to travel further will be compensated.
Main purpose of the role
The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence project. This includes key internal and external relationships such as the communications/events team and evaluation team who support on measuring success and impact, and external contractor(s) and event sponsors. It is anticipated more will be delivered externally so contract management and oversight of suppliers is key to the role and supporting the transition to a cost neutral approach for the main event. The role will manage the sub-regional feeder Awards process, working with the Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) in destinations, and will organise the LVEP Awards Steering Group which helps oversee and steer delivery. For more information, please review the job description.
Why Join Us
Flexible Working – We work to make flexibility a reality, and welcome conversations of flexible working from day one. Annual Leave – You will get 25 days annual leave when you join, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service plus you will get an additional 2.5 ‘Privilege Days’ each year. Generous Pension – We have a defined contribution pension scheme with a maximum employer contribution of 11% of the annual salary. Enhanced Parental and Family Leave Policies. Group Life Assurance for 3x of annual basic salary (rules apply). Commitment to Learning – We are committed to developing and supporting learning, and we have a wide internal L&D offer, with on the job learning opportunities, mentoring schemes, and formal training. We dedicate and provide a minimum of 5 days a year for employees to focus on their own learning. Bicycle Scheme loans. Eye Care Voucher. Staff discounts on VisitBritain Shops.
Important Information
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek to create an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and celebrates all identities and perspectives. We give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential by building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued. In order to apply for this vacancy, you must complete personal statement section of the application form highlighting how you meet the criteria stipulated in the job description and person specification and submit it. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@visitbritain.org The application window will close at 23:30 (UK Time) on 26 January 2026.
