Events Operations Supervisor - London Workspace

Salary: £30,000

Contract: FTE

Diversity

We’re an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves at work. We recognise that the climate crisis intersects with social and inclusion issues, and we’re particularly eager to receive applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives, including people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We also value different experiences and encourage applicants whose backgrounds may not exactly match the criteria in the job description to apply.

About The Role

The Events Operations Supervisor will support the delivery of high quality events at Sustainable Ventures, working across both internal community activities and external client facing events. This hands‑on role is focused on ensuring smooth operations, from set up and logistics through to take down, while also coordinating with colleagues across teams to provide an excellent experience for guests and members. It does not involve event sales or end to end event planning. The Events Supervisor will work closely with, and report directly to, the Events Manager, helping to oversee day to day operations and supporting the Hospitality Assistant in their duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Events Manager in delivering seamless event operations, including set up, delivery, and take down;
• Take the lead on smaller events and assist in supervising larger events as required;
• Act as the main on‑site contact during events when delegated, ensuring smooth logistics and quick problem‑solving;
• Operate AV equipment confidently, troubleshooting issues where possible and escalating when necessary;
• Coordinate with the Events Sales team to ensure client requirements are understood and met;
• Work closely with Front of House and Café teams to maintain a consistent, high‑quality guest experience;
• Help manage the events rota, ensuring effective coverage across the team;
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to the Hospitality Assistant, helping to ensure tasks are delivered effectively;
• Maintain event spaces and equipment, ensuring they are kept clean, safe, and in good working order;
• Contribute to post‑event feedback and debriefs, sharing insights with the wider team.

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience in events operations, ideally in a fast‑paced hospitality, coworking, or events environment;
• Experience working across teams to coordinate service delivery;
• Some supervisory experience, or readiness to step up into a supervisory role.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and members;
• Hands‑on, practical approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved in delivery;
• Calm and solutions‑focused when challenges arise;
• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Commitment to delivering excellent client and member experiences.

You Ideally Have

• Experience in sustainability‑focused organisations or co‑working environments.
• Knowledge of health & safety or first aid in an events context.
• Familiarity with AV systems and confidence in basic troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, on an 8 hour shift in standard working hours 8am - 10pm. Additional flexibility required to cover events.
• Remuneration: £30,000 per annum
• Based: London Workspaces
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols
• Monthly Wellness Day (for rest & recharge)
• Paid Sick Leave + Vitality Health Insurance Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme + Octopus EV Lease Scheme
• As you grow with us, you can access additional benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave & pay (after 2 years’ service).

Recruitment Process

• 30 min phone screening interview
• One stage in person interview with practical task

About Sustainable Ventures

We are Europe’s leading growth partner for climate tech. With 2025 seeing our footprint expand to 8 UK city‑regions, we are rapidly scaling to drive systemic change across the UK and into Europe. Having already achieved our target of supporting 1,000 startups by 2025, we are now on a mission to build the world’s most impactful climate tech ecosystem by 2030, embedding our proven model to support climate startups from idea to exit. Our impact on the planet’s climate and its natural resources is being felt more acutely and by more people than ever before. It is clear that significant changes must be made to achieve the targets set by the IPCC and reaching Net Zero by 2050 remains the world’s greatest challenge. Since 2011, we have been at the frontier of this fight, bridging the gap between innovative ideas and market‑ready solutions by providing integrated access to funding, expert services, and a thriving community of peers and partners.