Operations Director - Technical Production & Exhibitions in Surrey

Operations Director - Technical Production & Exhibitions in Surrey

Surrey Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Blank Space Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead teams in technical production and manage large-scale exhibitions for global brands.
  • Company: Join a top global agency specialising in live events and experiential marketing.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on innovation and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of exciting live events and make a real impact in the industry.
  • Qualifications: Extensive experience in events/production with strong leadership and operational skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Rare opportunity to join this global agency as an Operations Director within the events and experiential sphere who lead the way in live events and large scale exhibition production!

The agency is a full service events and production agency that works with well-known global brands and are specialists in the live events and experiential space executing a range of global congresses, expos and events to perfection. They handle large scale congresses for thousands, stand alone meetings, technical exhibition booth builds, and product launches, working with clients across a range of fast paced industries including life sciences and pharma.

The role involves leading teams across technical production as well as exhibition project management. You will head up resource planning for all projects as well as RFPs and be responsible for ensuring each project has the best and most suitable freelance support. You will onboard, train and develop your team, supporting with their 1:1s and development plans. Working in collaboration with heads of departments to ensure each project is costed and delivered on time and to the highest standards, you will also lead on internal processes and operational improvements.

About you: We are seeking a highly experienced operations lead or operations director with extensive experience in an events/production agency environment. A strong understanding of exhibitions, live events and technical design and build of large scale congress stands as well as an excellent operational delivery background is key to succeed in this role. You are a natural leader with a commercial stance and understand working within technical and production guidelines when it comes to large scale shows and bespoke stand builds. This is a senior level role where you will be hybrid working (2 days a week in office) with limited on-site/travel.

Amazing opportunity to join this global player!

Operations Director - Technical Production & Exhibitions in Surrey employer: Blank Space Recruitment

Join a leading global agency renowned for its excellence in live events and large-scale exhibition production, where you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture. With a strong focus on employee development, this role offers unique opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant setting of Surrey with a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Be part of a team that values innovation and creativity, delivering exceptional experiences for prestigious global brands.

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Leadership
Resource Planning
Project Management
Operational Delivery
Technical Production
Exhibition Project Management
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