Operations & Events Manager

NFP People Limited; Cranfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit membership community based in the UK is seeking an Operations & Events Manager to efficiently manage projects and enhance event delivery across their international network. This role involves coordinating activities, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring high standards at events. Candidates should have significant experience in operations and events management, strong organizational skills, and be comfortable prioritizing in a dynamic environment. The salary is set between £30,000 and £35,000, with opportunities for travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations and events management.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing staff and coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project and event management activities.
• Define requirements and objectives with senior management.
• Oversee procurement and supplier relationships.
• Prepare event materials and communications.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Represent the organisation at events.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Numerical skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Operations & Events Manager

We are seeking a proactive and organised Operations & Events Manager to drive high quality project and event delivery across our international membership community.

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (FTE)
Location: Based in the UK, with some travel across the UK and Europe
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 27/2/26

About the role

As our Operations & Events Manager, you will play a central role in planning, coordinating and delivering a wide range of projects and events that support our members and partners. Working closely with the CEO, you'll create action plans, manage timelines and budgets, coordinate suppliers and stakeholders, and ensure every event and project meets our high standards.

You will also oversee and support administrative staff, maintain documentation, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external partners. The role includes occasional European travel, sometimes at short notice, to support major events including our annual international conference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating project and event management activities, setting milestones and monitoring progress
• Defining requirements, scope and objectives with senior management
• Overseeing procurement and supplier relationships
• Preparing event materials including programmes, communications and proceedings
• Identifying risks, opportunities and quality assurance needs
• Handling issues as they arise and ensuring deadlines are met
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation
• Representing the organisation professionally at events and meetings

About you

We're looking for someone with proven experience in operations, events management or a similar project focused role. You will be highly organised, confident managing multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast paced environment.

What you will bring

• Experience coordinating events and managing staff
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• A proactive, self motivated approach and a positive, can do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance
• Strong numerical and administrative skills
• A team focused, collaborative mindset

About the organisation

Our client is an international, not for profit membership community dedicated to advancing expertise, innovation and best practice within a highly specialised engineering and technology field. Their work connects global academics, researchers and industry professionals through technical events, training, publications and networking.

Alternative titles

• Events Manager
• Events Coordinator
• Operations Coordinator
• Operations Manager
• Programme Administrator
• Programme Manager
• Marketing or Communications Coordinator
• Conference or Membership Officer
• Supplier or Venue Coordinator