At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the planning and execution of large-scale B2B events, ensuring top-notch delivery.
- Company: Respected organiser of major exhibitions and conferences with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, autonomy in your role, and a chance to work with industry experts.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering market-leading events that thousands attend.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in event operations with strong budget and supplier management skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Our client is a highly respected organiser of large-scale B2B exhibitions, conferences and industry events, delivering market-leading experiences for thousands of attendees, exhibitors and sponsors each year. As part of continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Operations Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of established trade events and lead operational delivery from planning through to onsite execution. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track record delivering complex, large-scale exhibitions and conferences.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will oversee the operational planning and delivery of a portfolio of major B2B events, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and to the highest possible standards. You will work closely with internal teams across Sales, Marketing, Content, Sponsorship, Design and Finance, while managing relationships with venues, contractors, suppliers and exhibitors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the end-to-end operational delivery of multiple large-scale exhibitions and conferences
- Managing all event operations including venue services, floorplans, registration systems, logistics, security, signage, feature areas, AV, rigging and contractor management
- Acting as the senior operational lead during build-up, live event days and breakdown
- Managing operational budgets and ensuring projects are delivered within agreed financial targets
- Negotiating and managing supplier contracts and service agreements
- Driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives
- Overseeing exhibitor operations, communications and customer experience processes
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery
- Leading all aspects of health & safety, compliance and risk management
- Managing and developing junior members of the operations team
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll be an experienced event operations professional with a strong background in large-scale B2B exhibitions and conferences.
- Minimum 5 years' experience delivering large-scale trade exhibitions and conferences
- Strong experience managing operational budgets and supplier relationships
- Proven track record overseeing complex event logistics and onsite delivery
- Experience working with exhibition venues, contractors and stand build processes
- Strong understanding of health & safety and event compliance requirements
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent)
- AutoCAD experience
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Calm under pressure and able to make sound decisions
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proactive, solutions-focused and commercially minded
- Customer-centric approach with a passion for delivering exceptional event experiences
- Positive, collaborative and adaptable attitude
What's On Offer?
- Opportunity to lead the delivery of an established portfolio of market-leading events
- Collaborative and supportive culture
- Significant autonomy and ownership within the role
- Hybrid working environment
- The chance to work with some of the most experienced professionals in the events industry
Please note: This role is specifically suited to candidates with experience delivering large-scale B2B exhibitions, trade shows or conference events. Applicants without relevant exhibition operations experience are unlikely to be considered.
Event Manager in Woodford employer: House Recruiting
Join a highly respected organiser of large-scale B2B exhibitions and conferences, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive culture that values your expertise and leadership. With significant autonomy in your role and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the events industry, you will enjoy a hybrid working environment that promotes both personal and professional growth. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in delivering exceptional event experiences.
