Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a leading international B2B events organiser. This role will focus on delivering a portfolio of global conferences and exhibitions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex international events, and takes pride in delivering exceptional experiences from planning through to onsite execution. The role offers a hybrid working model, international travel, and the opportunity to work on globally recognised events alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the operational delivery of 4–6 international conferences and exhibitions from planning through to completion.
• Oversee event budgets, forecasting and financial tracking to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Develop detailed event timelines and coordinate project delivery across multiple stakeholders.
• Source, negotiate and manage contracts with venues and key suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, venues and service providers.
• Produce exhibitor manuals and ensure all technical information is communicated accurately and on time.
• Coordinate exhibitor and sponsor fulfilment, ensuring all contracted deliverables are executed to a high standard.
• Design and manage exhibition floorplans, event signage and printed materials.
• Lead all health and safety planning, including risk assessments and event documentation.
• Work closely with production, marketing, sales and finance teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Travel internationally to oversee onsite event operations, including occasional evenings and weekends.

About You:

You’ll be an experienced event operations professional with a proven track record of delivering international conferences and exhibitions. You’ll be highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple projects simultaneously.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience delivering international B2B conferences and exhibitions.
• Strong budget management and forecasting experience.
• Knowledge of venue contracts and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing exhibition floorplans and feature builds.
• Understanding of onsite health and safety requirements, with an IOSH qualification desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and experience working across cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding events.
• Flexibility to travel internationally and work additional hours during live events when required.

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the London office).
• The opportunity to work on large-scale international events with global reach.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing international events business.
• The chance to travel internationally and play a key role in delivering industry-leading conferences and exhibitions.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please email the team at besavvy@savvyrecruitment.com.