Events Operations Executive Leeds, West Yorkshire

G4S Global; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security service provider is looking for an Events Operations Executive in Leeds. Responsibilities include supporting the Area Manager, managing scheduling and the casual workforce while ensuring operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months experience in the Events Industry, excel in communication and problem-solving, and have competencies in workforce engagement. This temporary role offers various benefits along with the opportunity for overtime.

Benefits

Perks at Work Scheme

24-hour access to health assistance

28 days annual leave

Company Pension

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience working in the Events Industry.
• Confident and able to work under own initiative.
• Experience engaging with a casual workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager with planning and conducting event operations.
• Manage workforce engagement and scheduling for event operations.

Skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Time management

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 and/or 4 in Spectator Safety

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Events Operations Executive - Leeds West Yorkshire

27-30k per year dependent upon experience

The Operations Executive reporting into the Area Manager will be responsible for supporting the account and operational management across a key strategic account in Headingley Leeds. They will support the scheduling, training and management of the casual workforce and support in developing the operational management of the account. Based for 6 months on the customer site the appointed Operations Executive will also support the wider operational team and growth of the business.

Working 35 hours across 7 days per week (20 hours working onsite) with flexibility in line with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across a key strategic account in all aspects of the contract management including:
• People / Workforce Engagement (driving a trained consistent workforce)
• Customer System Management / Scheduling
• Javelin System Management / Scheduling
• Any other reasonable management request
• Support the Operations Manager with planning, organising and conducting event operations.
• Support the regional operations team with training and development of their workforce.
• Support the regional operations team on additional event operations when required.

G4S Key Competencies

• Caring
• Agile, reliable and innovative.
• Putting Safety first
• Acting professionally
• Delivering Performance
• Awareness of the Market Environment
• Customer Focused

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential:
• The ability to build relationships with team members
• Confident and able to work under own initiative
• Problem‑solving skills
• An organised approach to work
• Time management
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and flexible attitude
• IT literate – good working knowledge of Google Suite
• Minimum of 12 months experience working in the Events Industry
• Desirable:
• Experience engaging with a casual workforce
• A clear understanding of service excellence
• Previous experience of using data
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Act with the highest levels of integrity
• Experience of working in a supervisory capacity at events
• Experience of financial management
• Level 3 and/or 4 in Spectator Safety
• SIA DS Licence

Benefits

• Perks at Work Scheme – access to a wide range of employee benefits including discounts in over 20 categories such as Electronics, Home Appliances, Food & Groceries, Car Buying, Travel, Fitness, and more
• WeCare – 24‑hour free access to personal health and wellbeing assistance for Health, Mental Health, Diet, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle advice and support
• Annual leave – 28 days per year
• Company Pension
• Management uniform pack
• Training opportunities

Overtime Opportunities

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry – you will only need to complete them once.

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 27-30