Event Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global B2B events company as an Event Operations Manager, where you will lead onsite teams and ensure flawless event execution. Your expertise in planning and problem-solving will be pivotal in enhancing attendee experiences and strengthening sponsor engagement. This role offers targeted training and clear paths for career progression within a diverse and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about driving innovation and making an impact through world-class events, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in managing logistics and onsite delivery of events.
• Strong leadership skills to direct onsite teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite teams for allocated events with a proactive approach.
• Manage logistics, coordinate suppliers, and oversee event operations.

Skills

Event Planning

Logistics Management

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Supplier Coordination

Education

Degree in Event Management or related field

Job description

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We are on a mission... To be the most dynamic global B2B events and communities business.

At our core, we have unwavering faith in our workforce. Our entrepreneurial and empowered teams are dedicated to perpetual evolution of their brands, shaping leading engagement in their respective industries. We firmly believe that great people are the architects of extraordinary events.

Our commitmentto you...When you step into life at CloserStill, you embrace a mantra that resonates through every aspect of our work: "Great events by great people." It's a promise of growth and a testament to the vibrant, innovative spirit that defines our team. We celebrate excellence and champion the personal and professional development of every individual.

Our commitment to you includes targeted training, mentoring from seasoned professionals, and clear paths for career progression. With a culture built on ownership, empathy, and determination, we empower you to shape your future and contribute to our collective success. Join us, where every day is a new opportunity to excel and innovate.

We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion

We are who we are [and we like it that way.]

We are committed to making CloserStill Media a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where our colleagues are encouraged to be true to themselves. We are a global and multicultural business and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where our colleagues can grow and develop no matter who they are and where they work.

About PNE:

Part of the CloserStill Media Group, PNE is one of the UK’s leading corporate-hosted events businesses, specialising in curated conference-led networking events. Our focus is connecting forward-thinking senior leaders with innovative solution providers across Education, Healthcare and the Public Sector. While rooted in the UK, our influence spreads globally following our international debut in 2023.

About the role:

Our mission is to drive meaningful change, drive innovation, and elevate industries through world-class events. As an Event Operations Manager, you play a critical role in making this happen. Your expertise in planning, real-time problem-solving, and onsite execution ensures every event runs seamlessly.

What can you expect from the day to day?

In this role, you'll lead onsite teams for your allocated eventswith a hands-on, proactive approach—manage logistics, coordinate suppliers, and oversee event operations. Your leadership directly shapes the attendee experience, strengthens sponsor engagement, and upholds our reputation for excellence.

Your ability to deliver flawless events not only enhances our brand but also drives business growth and solidifies our industry leadership

• Conduct pre and post event debriefs to assess performance and identify areas for improvement
• Create and communicate staffing schedules and allocations
• Finalise refreshments and meal requirements
• Onboard sponsors pre-event to ensure they understand the structure of the days
• Collect sponsormarketing materials
• Build relationships with suppliers, including AV, print and venue teams
• Own and deliver staff training related to onsite delivery
• Ad hoc duties related to event delivery

Success factors:

• Experience managing logistics and the on-site delivery of events
• Strong leadership, ability to confidently direct onsite teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Partnership Network Events embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.