Senior Event Operations Manager (Maternity cover, fixed-term)

UNLEASH; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR community and technology marketplace is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to oversee live events in the US. The role involves planning and delivering successful events, managing onsite operations, and ensuring budgets are maintained. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in event management, possess strong organizational and negotiation skills, and be prepared to travel. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the Future of Work.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape the Future of Work

Experience in a global environment

Innovative team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in delivering large scale events.
• Exceptional organizational skills required.
• Strong numeric skills for budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver live events to high standards.
• Oversee all aspects of onsite management.
• Manage event budget and logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Numerical reporting

Customer orientation

Job description

Company Description

UNLEASH.ai is the go-to community for Human Resources and marketplace for breakthrough technologies that shape the Future of Work. UNLEASH is the essential source of news, analysis, and market trends that inspire and empower organizational leaders worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States. Website: www.unleash.ai

Our Mission: To be the world's most loved and influential HR community and marketplace.

Our Vision: Together, we shape the future of work, so people live better lives today.

Our purpose: Ignite possibilities.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Event Operations Manager to oversee our live events in the US. This is a fixed-term contract, ideally starting between early December 2025, and running through to June 2026. During this period, you will be leading the delivery of UNLEASH America 2026, and begin preparations for UNLEASH America 2027.

In this role, you will require end-to-end management of different projects simultaneously while ensuring that the event is delivered successfully. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years' experience of organizing large scale events and conferences, project driven, has excellent communication and people skills with a creative and entrepreneurial approach and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering a live event to a high standard and within budget.
• Overseeing all aspects of onsite management including build-up and load out, transportation and traffic management, registration, build productions, delegate and sponsor management, crowd management and coordination of venue and vendor teams of security, AV, catering and supporting staff.
• Managing event budgeting and logistics.
• Contracting and liaising with all venue suppliers.
• Communicating and working closely with internal departments to ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Produce all necessary event management plans including safety plan, risk assessment, permissions, crew staffing etc.
• Prepare and present post event evaluation.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of a minimum of 2 years' experience of delivering large scale events.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong numeric for reporting and budgeting.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Customer oriented with a "can Do" attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passion and willingness to travel.

Additional Information

At UNLEASH, we believe in creating an environment that rewards talent, fosters growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. Here's what you can look forward to:

• The opportunity to shape the Future of Work.
• Gain unparalleled experience as you navigate exciting and inspiring challenges on a global scale.
• Be part of an innovative, fast-moving team with a mission to redefine the workplace of tomorrow.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UNLEASH, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at UNLEASH.