Senior Event Operations Manager - Agency FTC in Horsham

Hybrid working - 2 days in the office. Are you looking to join one of the most prestigious, globally recognized premium events brands out there? Do you want to be delivering a huge variety of large-scale, high-profile international event activations for some of the world's most premium brands? FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 12 MONTHS MAT COVER!

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Premium global events portfolio
• Company bonus structure
• Excellent career progression
• High-performing team culture
• Additional leave options

The Company

Our client is an elite, independent global events business that prides itself on delivering perfectly tailored, stand-out experiences across the world for an enviable list of premium clients. From major international event portfolios and strategic partner programmes to intimate high-end hospitality gatherings, they deliver exceptional experiences time and time again. With a rapidly growing international footprint and a passionate team driving commercial value, there has never been a better time for an ambitious Senior Partner Operations Manager to come on board to cover a 12 month period of mat leave.

The Role

Due to continued growth across their major corporate partnerships, they are now looking for a senior professional to join their growing global events team. This role covers every element of contract fulfillment and activation management, from interpreting complex partner briefs through to managing the client relationship and overseeing everything coming together on-site. This is a broad, high-impact role where you will utilize all of your event logistics, stakeholder influence, and project management skills, including:

• Ensuring the seamless, premium-standard delivery of major partner programmes across a global events portfolio.
• Converting complex partner agreements into robust operational frameworks to guide end-to-end project schedules.
• Managing and overseeing partner-related budgets to ensure resources support commercially aligned delivery.
• Providing clear direction and leadership to internal cross-functional teams, external suppliers, and direct reports.
• Maintaining senior relationships with strategic partners and key corporate stakeholders to safeguard visibility and brand integrity.
• Navigating global event standards, mitigating operational risks, and resolving complex challenges under time pressure as a dedicated Senior Partner Operations Manager.

The Candidate

We are ideally looking for candidates currently working in a similar role as a Senior Partner Operations Manager or a Senior Sponsorship Delivery Manager for either a premium live events agency, a luxury hospitality brand, or a large-scale exhibition/experiential build environment. Advanced project management capabilities, experience navigating international logistics, and a proven track record of handling high-value commercial portfolios are essential for this high-pressure position. Knowledge of global activation formats and an ability to interpret complex contractual requirements autonomously will be highly beneficial. Most importantly, we are seeking a collaborative, highly organized leader with a willingness to drive continuous operational excellence within this fantastic organization!

In return, they offer flexible hybrid working, corporate bonuses, bespoke professional development, and the chance to thrive as a Senior Partner Operations Manager within a first-rate organization where career progression abounds. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive, flexible, and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.