Operations Manager – Events

Lipton Media; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media events company seeks an experienced Operations Manager for B2B events in Greater London. The role includes full ownership of various international exhibitions and conferences, requiring strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach. Key responsibilities include overseeing event delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring effective procurement. The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 plus a bonus and excellent benefits, including flexible working. Join a dynamic team dedicated to impactful events worldwide.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Summer and Xmas parties

Discounted vouchers

Laptop and office equipment

Excellent pension

Private healthcare options

Numerous other company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of event management experience required, focusing on both small and large-scale events.
• Experience managing international events is essential.
• Ability to negotiate and contract effectively with venues and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conference event delivery with end-to-end operational management.
• Maximize profitability, sustainability, and quality of events through effective procurement.
• Manage budgets and control costs for successful event delivery.

Skills

Event management experience

Strong negotiation skills

Proactive initiative

Team player

Confident decision-making

Job description

Operations Manager – B2B Events / Hybrid Working

Global media events business seeks highly talented Events Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading international b2b events, both exhibitions and conferences with lots of scope for international travel. Travel likely to the US, Middle East and Asia.

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Responsibilities

• Overseeing conference event delivery – with end to end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and improving onsite experience
• Maximising the profitability, sustainability and quality of each event through effective procurement
• Project managing events and control costs to deliver within budget
• Managing end-to-end delivery of events each year of varying size, format and complexity across a range of geographies
• Responsible for risk and compliance at events – ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment (including risks to consider around the return to live events)
• Manage ad-hoc projects, both departmental or event related as directed by the Director, Sales Operations and Senior Operations Manager

Qualifications

• Experience of event management – minimum 2 years + is a must – both smaller and large-scale
• International events experience
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills with venues and suppliers
• Proactive and takes initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate options creatively and innovatively.
• Self-motivator and team player
• Confident decision-making, thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working – 1-2 days in the office
• Summer and Xmas parties
• Discounted vouchers for food and retail outlets
• Laptop and other office equipment provided
• Excellent pension and private healthcare options
• Numerous other company benefits