On-Site Festival Operations Lead

Mobile Locker; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event operations company in the UK seeks an Event and Operations Manager. The role demands a festival veteran to manage on-site operations at major events. Candidates must be fluent in English, self-starters, and comfortable working flexible hours during festival seasons. You'll take charge of locker zones, lead crews, and ensure smooth operations. This position allows for full-time flexibility with either a salary or freelance rate, perfect for those passionate about events and logistics.

Benefits

Competitive salary or freelance rate

High level of autonomy

Access to exclusive events

Qualifications

• Solid experience in event operations, particularly in festivals.
• Fluent in English for clear communication with team and managers.
• Comfortable using Slack and other event management tools.
• Self-starter with the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willingness to travel and stay on-site during festival season.
• Valid full UK driving licence for driving large vans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee locker zones and be the main point of contact at events.
• Manage and lead local crew on-site, including scheduling and briefings.
• Coordinate transport schedules to ensure timely operations.
• Engage in physical setup and take-down of locker units.

Skills

Festival operations experience

Fluent English communication

Slack and event software proficiency

Problem solving under pressure

Flexibility for festival hours

UK driving licence

Tools

Slack

Spreadsheets

Job description

A leading event operations company in the UK seeks an Event and Operations Manager. The role demands a festival veteran to manage on-site operations at major events. Candidates must be fluent in English, self-starters, and comfortable working flexible hours during festival seasons. You'll take charge of locker zones, lead crews, and ensure smooth operations. This position allows for full-time flexibility with either a salary or freelance rate, perfect for those passionate about events and logistics.