European Conference Operations Lead - Travel Included

Presidents Summit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidents Summit is seeking a hands-on operations lead in London to own the end-to-end delivery of 10 European private equity conferences per year. You will manage venues, suppliers, on-site teams and the attendee experience, shaping how major industry events are run.

This is a fast-paced role with significant responsibility and growth potential within a dynamic, entrepreneurial team. Based onsite in London, you will work closely with the CEO and broader leadership, travel to conferences

Qualifications

• UK work permit is required for employment in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Source, compare and contract suppliers for event needs.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate venue staff and on-site teams for seamless events.
• Provide on-site support and ensure all logistics run smoothly.
• Hire, train and manage a 40-person volunteer team.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

On-site operations

Team leadership

Tools

Excel

Job description

Presidents Summit is seeking a hands-on operations lead in London to own the end-to-end delivery of 10 European private equity conferences per year. You will manage venues, suppliers, on-site teams and the attendee experience, shaping how major industry events are run.

This is a fast-paced role with significant responsibility and growth potential within a dynamic, entrepreneurial team. Based onsite in London, you will work closely with the CEO and broader leadership, travel to conferences