Event Operations Manager

Event Operations Manager - Events

£40,000 -£45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working

London

1 Year Contract

Global industry leader in b2b events business seeks a highly talented Event Operations Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading international b2b events with scope for international travel.

The Event Manager will be an experienced professional responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of up to 5 b2b conferences a year – these range in size from 300- 2000. On the larger events additional team members will be supporting too.

Role Responsibilities: Event Operations Manager

  • Managing end-to-end delivery of allocated events of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies.
  • Working with sales team to create packages that are innovative and profitable, identifying fixed vs variable costs and securing appropriate margins and delivery on ROI.
  • Working with the procured suppliers to significantly improve the experience for their commercial clients and attendees at the events.
  • Creation and implementation of event signage and other collateral and materials.
  • Organise staffing plans and requirements for each event to include task allocation, travel and accommodation booking.
  • Designing and managing floor plans and space requirements for each event.
  • Executing event delivery - with end-to-end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and onsite experience.
  • Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment.
  • Manage events onsite including running briefings and management of onsite staff and vendors.
  • Budgetary Management

Profile Required: Event Operations Manager

  • Proven track record in the successful strategic, operational, and financial planning and delivery of b2b conferences / expo's of varying size.
  • Strong negotiation and contracting skills with venues and suppliers.
  • White glove experience for clients and customers implementation.
  • Proactive and takes initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate options creatively and innovatively.
  • Proven experience in managing compliance and roll out risk policies and documentation affecting international events and awards.
  • Budgetary Experience
  • Experience running events internationally
  • Confident decision-making thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made.
  • Experience of using table planning/ floor planning software

Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities.

We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs.

Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.

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