Event Operations Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK brand seeks an Event Operations Lead to manage high-profile events in the Fintech space. This role involves overseeing the complete event lifecycle, collaborating with sales teams, and ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning and strong stakeholder relationships. Join a collaborative culture focused on innovation and growth with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on globally renowned events

International travel and career growth

Collaborative team culture

Strategic role with ownership

Qualifications

• 5+ years in large-scale exhibition and event operations (5K+ attendees).
• Experience in floor planning and logistics.
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of exhibitions and events.
• Manage floor plans, live sales data, and operational tasks.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and represent the company at events.

Skills

Negotiation

Budgeting

Planning

Stakeholder Management

Networking

Job description

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I am looking for a commercially minded, detail-oriented Event Operations Lead to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of globally recognized 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:

1. Event Execution & Operations
2. Full ownership of exhibition and event delivery from concept to live execution
3. Manage floor plans, live sales data, and daily operational tasks
4. Act as the central point of contact during live events, managing multiple priorities and teams
5. Provide sales team with product decks, costings, pricing, and margin targets
6. Collaborate closely to update inventory, track revenue, and identify growth opportunities
7. Join weekly reviews with the Sales VP to align on commercial strategy
8. Negotiate supplier costs and manage budgets with accountability
9. Build and maintain revenue models and financial plans

Stakeholder Management & Networking

1. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders
2. Represent the company at networking events
3. Ensure transparent communication on performance and delivery
4. Lead a direct report and mentor junior team members
5. Drive strategic conversations in meetings

The Ideal Candidate:

1. 5+ years in large-scale exhibition and event operations (5K+ attendees)
2. Experience in floor planning and logistics
3. Background in working cross-functionally with commercial teams
4. Strong negotiation, budgeting, and planning skills
5. Calm under pressure, confident, and solution-oriented
6. Transparent communicator with a collaborative approach
7. Excellent networking skills

What's on Offer:

1. Opportunity to work on globally renowned events
2. Strategic role with ownership
3. Collaborative team culture
4. International travel and career growth

To learn more and express interest, send your CV now!

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