Event Operations Manager

Foundry; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company seeks an Event Operations Manager to lead in-person and virtual events aimed at uniting senior technology leaders. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of event execution, from planning to post-event analysis, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful experiences.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of event management experience, ideally in B2B or corporate environments.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale or high-stakes events.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of in-person and virtual events.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, venues, vendors, and contractors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align event programmes.

Skills

Event Management

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Logistics

Communication

Tools

Event Tech Tools

Job description

Are you ready to create standout experiences that connect the brightest minds in tech?

We're looking for a dynamicEvent Operations Manager to lead a powerful portfolio of in-person and virtual events across the UK — from intimate roundtables to high-impact summits. You'll be at the heart of our mission to inspire and unite senior technology leaders, working across our iconic CIO and CSO brands at Foundry.

This role is perfect for someone who can think big-picture while managing the fine details — someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, logistics, and strategic execution. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across marketing, content, and leadership to bring high-impact events to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of in-person and virtual events, from strategic planning to post-event wrap-up
• Manage event budgets, timelines, venues, vendors, and contractors
• Collaborate with internal teams to align event programmes, branding, and attendee engagement
• Track KPIs and implement post-event insights for continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• 1+ years of event management experience, ideally in B2B or corporate environments
• Proven ability to manage large-scale or high-stakes events
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Expertise in logistics, budgeting, and stakeholder communication
• Experience with event tech tools/platforms is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Foundry is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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