Event Operations Manager

Closerstill Media; Crawley, Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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 events with 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.

1. Conduct pre and post event debriefs to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
2. Create and communicate staffing schedules and allocations.
3. Finalize refreshments and meal requirements.
4. Onboard sponsors pre-event to ensure they understand the structure of the days.
5. Collect sponsor marketing materials.
6. Build relationships with suppliers, including AV, print, and venue teams.
7. Design onsite floor plans.
8. Own and deliver staff training related to onsite delivery.
9. Ad hoc duties related to event delivery.

Success factors:

1. Experience managing logistics and the on-site delivery of events.
2. Flexible can-do attitude.
3. Strong leadership, ability to confidently direct onsite teams.
4. Clear communicator.
5. 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.