Event Operator in Brackley

Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire (plus travel as required)

We are Strata! Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face-to-face experiences.

As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.

The Event Operator plays a critical role within the agency, supporting the successful implementation and delivery of live events to the highest possible standard. Working as part of the wider Operations and Warehouse teams, the role is hands-on and varied, combining warehouse coordination, on-site event support, logistics, asset management and health & safety responsibility.

Based across Strata’s warehouse facilities and live event environments, the Event Operator works closely with the Operations Management Team, Warehouse Manager, account teams and freelance staff to ensure the correct equipment is prepared, delivered, installed, collected and returned efficiently. The role involves managing a diverse range of client-owned and Strata-owned event and exhibition equipment, with a strong focus on quality control, organisation and process compliance.

This position requires flexibility to work unsocial hours, including weekends and overnight stays, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team under pressure and to tight deadlines. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a practical and proactive attitude, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, asset care and ISO9001 compliance across all activities.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with operators, warehouse staff, management, clients, and freelance personnel at all levels.
• Proven experience in event operations or logistics, including coordination of equipment delivery, collection, and on-site setup and derig.
• Ability to work closely with warehouse and operations teams, accurately managing event equipment using delivery notes, collection notes, and asset management systems.
• Practical, hands-on approach, with the capability to complete event setups using basic hand tools while adhering to health and safety risk assessments.
• Willingness and flexibility to work unsociable hours, including weekends, overnights away from home, and participation in on-call or call-out teams.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to safely drive vans up to 3.5 tonnes and operate mechanical handling equipment such as tail lifts.
• Strong organisational and quality management skills, ensuring accurate tracking, maintenance, repair, quarantine, and disposal of event and client equipment.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, with the ability to manage day-to-day H&S on events and report issues to the Assistant Operations Manager.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, supporting event setups, breakdowns, and wider operational demands under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Administrative competence, including timesheets, email communication, basic reporting, and compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off
• Private Health Insurance*
• Workplace pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Regular social events*

*Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period

Our Principles

• A win for the client: Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients.
• A win for the company: We believe in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth.
• A win for the team: Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture.
• A win for you: Our goal is to create a win for you. We’re dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well-being.
• A win for the planet: We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work.

Diversity at Strata

At Strata, people are at the heart of who we are. We recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and empowered.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.