Operations and Exhibitions Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Operations and Exhibitions Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This unique role offers the chance to contribute to the planning and execution of renowned trade shows and outdoor events. As part of a vibrant culture, you'll support large-scale operations, liaise with diverse teams, and manage critical documentation. Ideal candidates will have a background in event management, showcasing their ability to handle logistics and budgets. Join this creative team and play a pivotal role in shaping memorable experiences that bring people together!

Qualifications

• Experience in operations support for large scale events.
• Ability to manage contractors and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and logistics for large scale shows.
• Manage site offices and compile key documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager.

Skills

Event Planning

Logistics Management

Budget Management

Team Coordination

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Event Management

Relevant Certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Budgeting Tools

Job description

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Operations and Exhibitions Assistant, London

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Client:

Live Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

50a853685032

Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Hybrid working!!!!! Are you passionate about making the UK a more beautiful place? If so, we have a unique opportunity to join a well-established organisation in London, delivering a portfolio of famous trade shows and outdoor event projects.

THE COMPANY

A longstanding force in its specialised industry, this company have been going from strength to strength for over years and have built an Events and Shows Division like no other.

Leading the creation and implementation of some of the largest, most well-known and successful outdoor and indoor industry shows this team offer a vibrant and inclusive culture as well as the opportunity to be involved in something really exciting.

With ongoing and extensive investment within the sector over the coming years they will be bringing more and more people together through the power of events and making some of the most significant changes in history!

THE ROLE

Supporting across the planning and implementation of operations for one of the company's main shows the Deputy Operations Manager's responsibilities will include:

- Assisting in the planning of large scale shows from an operational and logistical perspective

- Working to project timelines

- Liaising with and organising large teams of contracts

- Working with various internal departments

- Organising and managing the site offices during delivery

- Compiling key documentation such as the exhibitor manual

- Taking the lead on selected smaller projects within the show

- Generating floor plans and health & safety documentation

- Taking responsibility for budget lines

- Providing overall administrative support to the Operations Manager

- Supporting with implementation and delivery onsite during live days

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for a self-motivated and driven event professional with a background of operations support on large scale exhibition or trade show style events. Outdoor events experiences would be ideal. Experience dealing with contractors, managing floorplans and taking responsibility for budget lines would all be very beneficial.

In return you will have the opportunity to work on some truly large scale and exciting projects as part of a creative and energetic team.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.