Senior Event Operations Lead, Europe

Hyve Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyve Group is seeking a Senior Event Operations Manager to lead POSSIBLE Europe, taking ownership from early planning through onsite delivery and post-event review.

You will manage venues, programme, audience and experiences, oversee budgets, supplier and sponsor partnerships, and ensure safety and compliance across the event. International travel is required as POSSIBLE Europe grows, with close collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Content and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering large-scale exhibitions, conferences or B2B events.
• Lead complex operational projects with multiple workstreams.
• Strong budget management, forecasting and cost control.
• Knowledge of health and safety, risk management and compliance.
• Experience developing bespoke sponsor activations.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operational delivery of POSSIBLE Europe from planning to post-event review.
• Lead programme planning including fringe activity, budgets, risk management and onsite execution.
• Develop and manage the POSSIBLE Europe budget with forecasts and cost control.
• Develop practical, distinctive ways to connect venues, programme, audience and experiences.
• Build relationships with suppliers and partners for high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate operations across project areas and maintain accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Content and Commercial teams to shape viable solutions.
• Create sponsor activations that fit the POSSIBLE Europe experience and deliver ROI.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Hyve policies and venue requirements.

Skills

Large-scale events delivery

Project leadership

Budget management

Health and safety

Sponsor activation

Supplier management

Project management & communication

Tools

IOSH qualification

Job description

Hyve Group is seeking a Senior Event Operations Manager to lead POSSIBLE Europe, taking ownership from early planning through onsite delivery and post-event review.

You will manage venues, programme, audience and experiences, oversee budgets, supplier and sponsor partnerships, and ensure safety and compliance across the event. International travel is required as POSSIBLE Europe grows, with close collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Content and Commercial teams.