Exhibition Operations Executive

Lloyd Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking an Exhibition Operations Executive to support world-class exhibitions and events. This hybrid role involves coordinating with teams, managing pre-event communications, and assisting onsite at international events. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of event or operational experience and is a proactive communicator. This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile events and career development in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Exposure to high-profile international events

Career growth opportunities

Pension

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in exhibitions, events, or operations.
• Ability to build relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, and venues.
• Familiarity with event platforms and apps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support sponsors, exhibitors, and contractors to keep exhibitions running smoothly.
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, and operations teams.
• Manage pre-event communications and maintain event mobile app content.
• Assist onsite at international events.

Skills

Experience in exhibitions or events

Proactive organization

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Exhibition Operations Executive

Salary £26,000

Location: Hybrid working (Sussex / Surrey / Kent preferred)

Lloyd Recruitment Services is working with a leading international events team delivering world-class exhibitions, conferences, awards, and networking experiences. If you thrive on detail, enjoy juggling multiple priorities, and love seeing projects come to life, this is the role for you.

Exhibition Operations Executive Key Responsibilities

• Keep exhibitions running like clockwork—supporting sponsors, exhibitors, and contractors
• Coordinate with teams across marketing, sales, and operations to ensure every detail is taken care of, leaving attendees and exhibitors wowed
• Manage pre-event communications and ensure all event info is clear
• Update and maintain content on event mobile apps
• Assist onsite at international events, helping everything come together seamlessly

Exhibition Operations Executive Requirements:

• Someone with at least 2 years’ experience in exhibitions, events, or operations or relevant degree
• A proactive organiser who thrives on detail and deadlines
• A confident communicator who can build relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, and venues
• Comfortable with travel and working across time zones
• Familiarity with event platforms and apps is a plus—but not essential

Benefits:

• Exposure to high-profile international events and industry leaders
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career in events and operations
• Professional growth and development opportunities within a collaborative culture
• Pension

Extra Information:

• Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
• By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services’ Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)

Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.