At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and execute exciting private-equity conferences across Europe with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a fast-growing start-up in the heart of London, part of United Media.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and clear paths for career growth.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with unlimited growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in event operations while building valuable relationships.
- Qualifications: Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for event management.
The predicted salary is between 38456 - 38456 £ per year.
Join our fast‑growing start‑up where your work has tangible impact on our event operations. You’ll collaborate closely with a high‑performing team, the CEO, and founder, and benefit from unlimited growth potential and internal promotion opportunities.
Based in our London office, just a 4‑minute walk from Victoria Station, the role involves running end‑to‑end execution of 10 private‑equity conferences a year across Europe, including venues, suppliers, on‑site teams, and the attendee experience.
Retail Insights is part of United Media, a leader in large‑scale industry media and conference products.
Responsibilities- Supplier research and management: source, compare, and secure the best suppliers for event needs; negotiate contracts and maintain relationships; review and manage budgets.
- Event planning: schedule and coordinate sponsored VIP events, lunches, dinners, and after‑hours activities; coordinate with venue staff; provide on‑site support.
- Internal team support: capture and streamline internal queries; track inventory; quality‑check design elements such as banners, signage, brochures.
- Volunteer coordination: hire, train, and manage a 40‑person volunteer team for events.
- Strong drive, work ethic, and sense of urgency.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Highly organised, able to structure and prioritise work.
- Curiosity about people and building relationships.
- Experience or desire to manage high‑volume events or similar operational roles.
- Opportunity to own a key business area within Retail Insights, a leading European retail forum.
- Travel to conferences overseas and attendance at major industry events.
- Growth potential and internal promotion pathways.
- Supportive, entrepreneurial team environment.
Salary: £38,456 per year (estimated).
Location: Retail Insights, London; Monday to Friday, onsite.
Conference Operations Associate in City of Westminster employer: Retail Limited
Join Retail Insights, a dynamic start-up located in the heart of London, where your contributions directly influence our event operations and the broader retail industry. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will enjoy unlimited opportunities for advancement within a supportive and entrepreneurial team culture, alongside the chance to travel and engage with major industry events across Europe.
