Event Operations Lead

WeAreAspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Events Services is seeking an Event Operations Lead to oversee globally recognized exhibitions in the Fintech sector. This role provides an exciting opportunity to manage large-scale events, drive revenue, and influence commercial strategies in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in event operations with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and financial acumen, poised for international travel and significant career progression.

Benefits

International travel

Long-term career progression

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in large-scale exhibition and event operations (5K+ attendee events)
• Proven experience in floor planning and global logistics
• Experience working cross-functionally with commercial teams

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of exhibition and event delivery from product concept to live execution
• Manage floor plans, live sales data, and daily operational tasks
• Act as the central point of contact during live events

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Budgeting

Commercial planning

Networking

Relationship building

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant specialising in Events and Digital & Media advertising.

I am looking for a commercially minded, detail-orientated Event Operations Lead to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of globally recognised exhibitions and events within the Fintech space.

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of large-scale event operations, drive revenue alongside the sales team, and influence the commercial strategy of an industry-leading brand.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Execution & Operations

• Full ownership of exhibition and event delivery from product concept to live execution
• Manage floor plans, live sales data, and all daily operational tasks
• Act as the central point of contact during live events, managing multiple priorities and teams
• Provide the sales team with product decks, costings, pricing, and margin targets
• Collaborate closely to update inventory, track live revenue, and identify growth opportunities
• Join weekly reviews with the Sales VP to align on commercial strategy
• Negotiate supplier costs and manage budgets with complete accountability
• Build and maintain robust revenue models and financial plans

Stakeholder Management & Networking

• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the company at networking drinks, happy hours, and client events
• Ensure transparent communication around commercial performance and event delivery
• Lead one direct report and mentor junior team members
• Bring gravitas to internal meetings and drive strategic conversations

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years in large-scale exhibition and event operations (5K+ attendee events)
• Proven experience in floor planning and global logistics
• Background in working cross-functionally with commercial teams
• Strong supplier negotiation, budgeting, and commercial planning skills
• Calm under pressure, confident and solution-oriented
• Transparent communicator with a collaborative approach
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills

What's on Offer:

• Huge opportunity to work on globally renowned events
• Strategic, high-impact role with real ownership
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture
• International travel and long-term career progression

To understand more about the role and to express your interest send your CV now!

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Events Services

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