Software Architect

**This is a one year fixed term contract**

Are you passionate about creating exceptional event experiences and driving commercial success in dynamic markets?

Do you thrive on innovation, customer insight, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results?

About our Team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About the Role

The Exhibition Manager is responsible for the strategic development, commercial performance, and growth of a portfolio of exhibitions, ensuring strong customer value and brand success. Reporting to the Portfolio Director, they lead event strategy, identify growth opportunities through customer insights, and develop new products, services, and brand extensions to meet market needs.

Working within a matrix structure, the Exhibition Manager collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Commercial, and Operations teams, acting as the central lead for the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of events. With full P&L responsibility of up to $5 million, they drive revenue growth, manage financial performance, and deliver high-quality events that achieve business objectives and exceptional customer outcomes.

The role also requires occasional international travel to attend industry, adjacent, and competitor events, supporting market intelligence, innovation, and future portfolio growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate and promote the core Value Propositions of the event and champion the event within RX, RELX and the broader market and customer bases
• Complete Event Value Plans and use them as the core briefing document for all matrix supporting teams
• Conduct industry and event SWOT analysis, competitor analysis and market positioning exercises
• Research market trends and maintain a deep understanding of industry developments with a focus on 3-5 year trends
• Drive year-on-year customer satisfaction improvements through a focus on value delivery, innovation and product development initiatives
• Deliver strategic targets, annual budgets, forecasts, reporting and management of matrix team spend trackers, including P&L responsibility
• Lead event delivery including venue management, floorplan ownership, show features, partner and association management, registration and survey oversight
• Effectively lead and influence cross-functional matrix teams to ensure the delivery of an exemplary event experience

Requirements

• Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasts and profit and loss performance
• Experience leading teams in a matrix organisational design structure or familiarity with matrix management principles
• Ability to communicate with conviction and authenticity across a wide range of stakeholders
• Confidence to take considered risks, challenge thinking and support innovation
• Strong strategic and operational planning capabilities
• Ability to analyse data, conduct research and absorb complex information to identify trends and opportunities
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, including partners and associationsCreative problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying new ways to
• capture value and improve customer outcomes

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data‑driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit

We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.