Events Operations Lead

Phee Farrer Jones; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial company seeks a Senior Event Operations Lead to oversee global events. The role involves managing a team, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting strategic goals. Candidates should have experience in large-scale events, proven leadership skills, and strong emotional intelligence.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale events such as conferences and trade shows.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Understanding of commercial operations, including sponsorship and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive operational excellence across global events.
• Lead and support a team of 23 professionals.
• Manage budgets and sponsorship inventory for financial efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Change Management

Job description

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Job Title:

Senior Event Operations Lead (11-month FTC)

Location:

London (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)

Salary:

£50,000 base + TBD

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reporting To:

Senior Leadership Team

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Event Operations Lead to oversee and drive operational excellence across global events, including in the US, EU, and Asia. This role is key in ensuring the successful execution of large-scale events and supporting departmental heads in strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a second voice and support to department heads, stepping in when necessary for smooth delivery.
• Oversee consistency across event, commercial, and content operations.
• Lead and support a team of 23 professionals, fostering growth and development.
• Ensure successful execution of global events with high standards in speaker management, sponsorship, and exhibitor experience.
• Support organizational changes to ensure a smooth transition without affecting team morale.
• Manage budgets and sponsorship inventory to ensure financial efficiency.
• Lead capable Department Heads with a collaborative approach.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in large-scale events such as conferences and trade shows.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Understanding of commercial operations, including sponsorship and inventory management.
• Strong emotional intelligence (EI) for team dynamics and change management.
• Knowledge of US event regulations and labor laws is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Interview Process:

• Two to three interview rounds.
• Second round in-person.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead global event operations for a leading financial series. If you're a nurturing leader passionate about large-scale events and team development, we want to hear from you!

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