Head of Operations

SERV Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sporting organisation is seeking a Head of Operations to manage venue operations and lead the planning and delivery of events in the Essex/Cambridge/East Midlands area. The successful candidate will oversee a team of 5 heads of departments and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants should have experience in large-scale event management and hold NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications. This role offers a salary of £70-80k plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a global sport or venue.
• Proven experience planning and delivering large-scale events.
• Experience managing Capex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the venue operations strategy for the business.
• Organise and deliver all events and racing.
• Oversee maintenance of facilities and ensure health & safety compliance.
• Manage a team of 5 in the operations department.

Skills

Venue operations management

Stakeholder management

Event planning and delivery

Health & safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

NEBOSH qualification

IOSH qualification

Job description

Head of Operations

Essex/Cambridge/East Midlands area

£70-80k + bonus

I'm working with a global sporting organisation who are looking to recruit a Head of Operations for the business.

This is a senior role managing a team of 5 heads of departments. Leading the overall venue operations strategy and leading the planning, organisation, and delivery of all events and racing.

Responsibilities

• Leading the venue operations strategy for the business
• lead the planning, organisation, and delivery of all events and racing
• Oversee all events, and the maintenance of permanent and temporary facilities, including health & safety compliance
• Lead on the facilities management function, working across all areas of the business such as Capex projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, suppliers, and emergency services to ensure seamless race day operations.
• Lead a team of 5 in the operations department.

Candidate Specification

• Previous experience working for a global sport or venue
• NEBOSH and IOSH qualified
• Proven experience planning, organising, and delivering large-scale events.
• Experience working across Capex projects
• Strong SAG experience
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders.

Feel free to apply with a copy of your most up to date CV to the advert below.