Director of Event Operations

Neilson Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment firm in the events sector seeks an experienced Director of Event Operations in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage project teams and improve client experiences. A background in large music or sporting events is required, along with strong leadership skills. The role offers a salary up to £95,000, a car allowance, a bonus scheme, and 25 days of holiday. This position is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in operational roles within high-profile events.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in operational leadership within events.
• Background in temporary power or technical services is beneficial.
• Proven track record with large music or sporting events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop project managers and delivery teams.
• Coordinate with commercial, technical, and on-site teams.
• Enhance processes, reporting, and client experience.

Skills

Senior operational leadership

People leadership

Planning and logistics

Commercial performance

Management of project managers

Job description

Director of Event Operations

Events Sector | UK

Basic up to £95,000+ Car or Allowance + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday

We’re working with a major organisation in the events sector to appoint a Head of Sales Operations. The role suits someone who has led operational delivery across large music or sporting events and knows how to manage project managers in a high‑pressure environment. A background in temporary power is helpful, though the key requirement is hands‑on experience with complex, high‑profile event programmes.

What the role leads

• Management and development of project managers and event delivery teams
• Close coordination with commercial, technical, and on‑site teams
• Improving processes, reporting, and client experience

Ideal profile

• Senior operational leadership within events
• Experience across major music or sporting events
• Strong people leadership, particularly in guiding project managers
• Confident with planning, logistics, and commercial performance
• Background in temporary power, staging, infrastructure, or technical services is a plus

Package

• Basic salary up to £95,000
• Car or car allowance
• Bonus scheme with strong earning potential
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional benefits aligned to a senior leadership role

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