Operations Manager

Caselton Clark; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in events is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the planning and execution of international conferences. The role involves managing event budgets, sourcing contracts, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and proven experience in conference and exhibition operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conference and exhibition operations.
• Strong understanding of venue contracts and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations of global events.
• Manage event budgets, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Coordinate with production, marketing, and finance teams.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Supplier Negotiations

Health and Safety Regulations

Budget Management

Job description

Role: Operations Manager

Sectors: Events - Finance & Healthcare

Location: West London (Hybrid)

Salary: £35k - £45k + bonus

The Company

With over 75 years of experience delivering innovative and enticing international events, our client is one of the most reputable and recognised organisations in its sector.

Internationally established with offices across the globe, this company is a market leader in delivering cutting-edge events, information and media solutions.

In a culture founded on trust and autonomy, employees are encouraged to develop skills, expand knowledge and embrace a growth mindset. An almost inexhaustible resource bank is available to support every employee.

Our client is a dynamic and considerate organisation that promises careers that will stimulate the imagination and yield satisfaction, success and reward.

The Role

Oversee the planning and execution of international conferences and exhibitions.

The role requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end operations of a portfolio of global events annually, ensuring smooth execution from concept to completion. This includes overseeing event budgets, forecasting, and strategic planning while developing and implementing operational strategies in collaboration with leadership.

The role involves sourcing and negotiating contracts with venues and suppliers, coordinating with production, marketing, sales, and finance teams, and ensuring exhibitors receive accurate technical information and sponsorship deliverables.

Designing and managing floor plans, event signage, and show guides will be a core part of the role, along with ensuring health and safety compliance, managing risk assessments, and maintaining necessary documentation. Post-event evaluation will be key in identifying areas for improvement and enhancing future event planning.

The role includes overseeing and mentoring junior team members, ensuring clear communication of expectations while providing guidance and development opportunities.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in conference and exhibition operations, with expertise in budget management, forecasting, and supplier negotiations.

A strong understanding of venue contracts and event health and safety regulations is essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.