Operations & Strategy Lead (Events & Partnerships)

Craft Bakers Association; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Craft Bakers Association is seeking an Operations Manager to act as the CEO's deputy, translating strategy into delivery across operations, partnerships and flagship events. You will lead the Ware office team, curate governance support and drive member engagement while supporting growth and performance across the association.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and a proven track record in managing complex projects, events and budgets within a membership or

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations, project management, partnerships or membership organisations.
• Strong organisational and programme management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience of delivering events or conferences.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Strong IT capability including Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery and project management of the CBA Strategic Focus Areas and associated workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional strategic projects with board members and team.
• Support CEO engagement with regulators, MPs, industry groups and sector partners.
• Act as a key representative of the CBA at meetings, exhibitions and industry events as agreed with the CEO.
• Lead the operational planning and delivery of the CBA Business Day and associated events.
• Coordinate project plans, budgets, suppliers, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and logistics.
• Ensure delivery of AGM, industry exhibition, insights, awards and networking events.
• Work with CEO and committees to ensure events support membership engagement, commercial growth and objectives.
• Conduct post-event reviews and identify opportunities for lean delivery.

Skills

Operations

Project management

Partnerships

Membership organisations

Events management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Governance

Strategic delivery

Tools

CRM/database systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Craft Bakers Association is seeking an Operations Manager to act as the CEO's deputy, translating strategy into delivery across operations, partnerships and flagship events. You will lead the Ware office team, curate governance support and drive member engagement while supporting growth and performance across the association.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and a proven track record in managing complex projects, events and budgets within a membership or