Event Operations Lead

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Fintech sector is seeking an Event Operations Lead to oversee significant exhibitions and events. The role entails full ownership of event delivery, stakeholder management, and collaboration with sales teams to drive revenue. This exciting position promises growth opportunities and includes international travel.

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.
• Strong negotiation and commercial planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of exhibition and event delivery from concept to execution.
• Manage operational tasks and act as a point of contact during events.
• Collaborate with sales to track revenue and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Budgeting

Commercial planning

Relationship-building

Event operations

Job description

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Client:

WeAreAspire

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 Commited employer