Conference Operations Lead — Europe | Onsite & VIP Events

Presidents Summit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidents Summit in London is seeking an exceptional operations professional to own the end-to-end execution of 10 European private equity conferences per year — from venues and suppliers to on-site teams and the attendee experience.

You will lead an in-person, London-based team, coordinate with international partners, and drive flawless delivery under tight deadlines. This role offers rapid responsibility in a fast-growing startup-style company.

Qualifications

• Experience in events or conference operations is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts and partners under tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage event suppliers for conferencing needs.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure value and quality.
• Oversee budget and ensure changes are approved in advance.
• Plan sponsored VIP events, lunches, and after-hours activities.
• Coordinate with venue staff for logistics.
• Provide on-site support during conferences.
• Track and condense internal team queries.
• Maintain inventory tracking and update event sheets.
• Quality check promo materials.
• Recruit, train, and manage a 40-person volunteer team.

Skills

Operational excellence

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

Presidents Summit in London is seeking an exceptional operations professional to own the end-to-end execution of 10 European private equity conferences per year — from venues and suppliers to on-site teams and the attendee experience.

You will lead an in-person, London-based team, coordinate with international partners, and drive flawless delivery under tight deadlines. This role offers rapid responsibility in a fast-growing startup-style company.