Job Description
Job Title: Event Operations Manager
Location: Shoreditch (Hybrid – 2/3 days per week onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
Max. Budget: £61k per annum + paid holidays + pension or £320 per day Inside IR35
The Opportunity:
- Help client deliver outstanding, best-in class events, conferences and tradeshows that excite and delight our creative customers across Europe.
- We're looking for a creative thinking, hard-working candidate with a passion for technology and experience in exhibition or conference marketing.
- As a key member of the international Events team, you should be an innovative and effective individual, with vision and single-mindedness, and be willing to work hard to deliver exceptional experiences.
- The ideal candidate will balance attention to detail with delivering on the big picture, effectively collaborate and steer project teams, manage agencies and multiple projects.
- You’ll contribute to the execution of international event strategies and tactical plans, driving attendance and supporting the growth of our brand internationally.
- A demonstrated track record in event operations, with experience managing projects from start to finish, is essential.
- Joining our established and diverse team, you'll be part of one of the world’s top workplaces and collaborate with exceptional colleagues to help client build a vibrant, strong brand.
What you’ll do:
- Event Conceptualization & Development: Crafting and producing innovative event concepts that align with business goals.
- Project Management: Ensure the timely, high-quality, and within-budget delivery of events.
- Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders across the company to translate needs into unique event experiences.
- Audience Engagement: Support the development of strategies to achieve attendance and revenue goals.
- External Collaboration: Partner with external professionals (artists, copywriters, influencers) to develop culturally relevant and unique event content.
- Marketing Integration: Collaborate with the International marketing teams and external agencies to implement event plans.
- Event Execution: Driving the event development process from concept to execution, ensuring effective communication and collaborator satisfaction.
- Customer & Partner Focus: Strive to delight both customers and internal partners, driving and measuring the impact of events.
- Support & Strategy: Help define and prioritize team objectives, balancing immediate needs with long-term strategies.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Critical Thinking: Strong business sense with a deep understanding of attendee engagement and event trends.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively, turning big ideas into successful projects.
- Project Management: Exceptional ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Efficiency & Organization: Skilled at working quickly and efficiently while maintaining high levels of organization.
- Meticulous: Skilled at supervising crucial metrics and ensuring comprehensive oversight of all relevant factors.
- Communication: Proficient in presenting ideas and communicating effectively at all levels.
- Event Passion: Enthusiasm for both physical and digital events, with a focus on creating memorable experiences.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Express and Adobe Workfront
- Experience: 4-6 years in event operations, marketing, or a related field
- Language: Fluent in English; fluency in German or French is a plus.
