Key Responsibilities 

• Take on the full operational delivery of the event; devise and manage an operational plan to cover full process from concept to planning and then delivery

• Ensure problem free planning, build-up, open days and breakdown for the event in full collaboration with event suppliers

• Formulate and control the operational budget in partnership with the head of event operations and the finance team

• Provide operational advice and assistance to the sales, content and marketing teams working with them to ensure their onsite requirements are flawlessly delivered

• Manage floorplan layouts in partnership with the commercial operations lead ensuring they are correct according to all venue and H&S regulations and are in line with the event strategy

• Work in partnership with the head of event operations and the procurement team to ensure procurement of suppliers achieved for full event requirements

• Ensure effective control and monitoring of health and safety standards at the event 

• Continually provide the best possible customer experience for our sponsors and delegates

• Line management of event operations executive

Your Experience

• Proven large-scale international event experience at operations manager level, essential

• Health & Safety training including IOSH qualification, preferable

• Strong planning, prioritisation and implementation skills with focus on detail

• Able to think creatively and come up with bespoke ideas

• Negotiation and financial/budget management skills

• Ability to work in a high-performing, fast paced environment

• Works well within a team

• Self-motivated, accountable and sets own goals

• Good communications skills and great customer service

• Patient, calm and composed under pressure 

Special requirements

• As this role supports across shows across the different time zones, alternative work hours will be required, as necessary

• Willingness to travel