Event Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Event Operations Manager to oversee sustainable solutions for events across the UK. In this hands-on role, you'll manage the onsite reusable product program, ensuring effective communication with venue teams and leading your staff to meet operational goals. If you're passionate about events and sustainability, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating environmentally friendly solutions in the events industry. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Company Work Vehicle

Laptop/Office Equipment

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in operational venues is essential.
• Strong communication and IT skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite reusable product operations at various venues.
• Lead and support the team during events, ensuring smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

People Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Numeracy Skills

Project Management

Sustainability Awareness

Education

Good Standard Level of Education

Tools

Forklift/Telehandler

Laptop/Office Equipment

Job description

Job Description

***EVENT OPERATIONS MANAGER***
Do you have a genuine passion for Event Operations, sustainability and the desire to work for a 'game changing' business which offers sustainable, reusable solutions for festivals, sports stadia, music venues and arenas? If the answer is yes, then read on...
The purpose of the Event Operations Manager is to manage the onsite reusable product operational programme and be the main point of contact onsite for a range of customers in the sports, music & festival sectors. There are 2 openings available, 1 based in the South of the UK and the other in the Midlands. This role will suit someone with previous experience of people-management within multi-site or standalone operational venues. It's a 'hands on' role requiring a 'can do' attitude.
Salary: £36-40K depending on experience + Bonus + 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company work vehicle, Laptop/office equipment.
Key responsibilities for the Event Operations Manager include:

1. Managing the reusable product programme on-site at venues in and around your area requiring travel within your region.
2. Manage and lead the reusable product Supervisor and team onsite during events.
3. Liaise & communicate effectively with the onsite venue operations team ensuring that the agreed service is effectively delivered.
4. Fully manage the team ensuring that all reusable products are collected during the event, sorted, and stored ready for collection and return to the wash facilities.
5. Manage and be the point of contact for the delivery of clean and collection of dirty reusable products by the logistics team.
6. Ensure that all site documentation & event reporting is accurately completed.
7. Ensure all on site & company Health & Safety requirements are met and complied with.
8. Work within the team cross country to provide management support at designated events during gaps within the schedule if required.

The ideal Events Operations Manager will need the following:

1. Experience in people management either in multi-site or standalone operational venues.
2. Experience of working for a major UK contract caterer in an operational role desirable.
3. Experience in the Events industry would be advantageous.
4. Good standard level of education.
5. Confident IT and numeracy skills essential.
6. Excellent verbal/written communication skills essential.
7. Forklift/Telehandler licence useful (training can be provided).
8. Full UK driving licence essential with flexibility to travel to multiple sites within your region.
9. An interest in sustainability and environmental issues.
10. Previous project management experience useful.
11. Ability to lead a team by example and set exemplary working practices onsite.

This is a great opportunity for a well-organised, conscientious, hard-working Events Operations Manager with a positive attitude. If you're ready to combine your love for events with your commitment to sustainability, we want to hear from you today!