Event Operations Manager - Outdoor

Live Recruitment; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier event management company in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced Event Operations Manager to oversee events on greenfield sites. You will manage logistics, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure exceptional experiences for attendees and sponsors. Ideal candidates have a passion for automotive events and strong attention to detail. Join a small, dedicated team committed to creating memorable experiences. This hybrid role entails three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering event operations on outdoor sites.
• Passion for the automotive sector.
• Ability to think on your feet and deliver exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver events on a greenfield site.
• Develop relationships with suppliers, sponsors, and exhibitors.
• Manage event logistics including security and waste.
• Create event budgets and promote cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate events post-delivery.
• Provide onsite management during events.

Skills

Event management

Communication

Logistics management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Hybrid Working from a beautiful location in Oxfordshire (3 days per week in the office)

• Working with a passionate team of car enthusiasts
• Delivering the largest event of its kind across Europe
• Opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands in automotive

The Company

More than a venue, more than an event organiser and more than just the ordinary, this venue/organiser curate Europe’s biggest event for a prestigious automotive brand showcasing the rarest and most significant cars from across Europe and the UK. However, their largest event is more than this, in addition to attracting fans of the brand, their event caters to a wider audience with mouth-watering street food vendors, DJ sets, and over 60 lifestyle brands on offer in an idyllic countryside setting.

In addition to their largest event, they are also in the process of launching monthly smaller shows with the same level of detail and artisanal feel.

Want to join a company who are all about inclusivity and bringing people together from all walks of life? This role could be for you….

The Role

The Event Operations Manager is the lynchpin bringing the events together and the role will hold broad responsibilities:

Duties will include:

• Managing and delivering the above-mentioned events on a greenfield site
• Developing positive relationships and communicating with suppliers, sponsors and exhibitors
• Event logistics management across the site including toilets, waste, power, F&B, security etc.
• Pulling together event budgets and promoting cost effective solutions
• Being onsite to continue delivery and management of events
• Post event evaluation
• General facilities management of the main event site and rented buildings
• Management and liaison with contractors and freelancers
• Onsite management on the day of events
• Having a passion for the automotive sector

The Candidate

This company are looking for someone with drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude, who has high attention to detail and ideally a passion for delivering automotive events. You will be experienced in delivering event operations on outdoor sites with the ability to think on your feet and deliver an exceptional experience for attendees, exhibitors and sponsors alike.

You will be joining a small but mighty team with a real passion for creating memorable experiences in a fantastic setting.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting

Vacancy Reference: CC15517