Event Operations Lead

Aspire; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Fintech space seeks an Event Operations Lead to oversee the planning and execution of globally recognized exhibitions. This strategic role involves collaboration with the sales team, managing budgets, and building relationships with stakeholders. With opportunities for international travel, this position promises long-term career progression in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Strategic, high-impact role

Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture

International travel opportunities

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years in large-scale exhibition and event operations (5K+ attendee events).
• Proven experience in floor planning and global logistics.
• Strong supplier negotiation, budgeting, and commercial planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of exhibition and event delivery from product concept to live execution.
• Provide the sales team with product decks, costings, pricing, and margin targets.
• Negotiate supplier costs and manage budgets with complete accountability.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Budgeting

Commercial planning

Networking

Relationship building

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

Sales Team Partnership

• 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

Commercial Oversight & Supplier Management

• 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

Leadership & Mentorship

• 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!

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