Senior Event Operations Manager, Possible Europe

Hyve Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyve Group Ltd seeks a seasoned Operations professional to own end-to-end delivery of POSSIBLE Europe, guiding planning through to onsite execution and post-event review. You’ll coordinate venues, programming, audience experiences and sponsorship activations, working across Sales, Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure a smooth, innovative and commercially successful event.

The role demands at least 5 years in delivering large-scale B2B events, strong budget management, and hands-on leadership

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience delivering large-scale exhibitions, conferences or B2B events.
• Proven experience leading complex operational projects with multiple workstreams.
• Strong budget management skills and forecasting capabilities.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements, risk management and compliance.
• Experience working with commercial teams and sponsors to develop activations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operational delivery of POSSIBLE Europe from planning to onsite delivery and post-event review.
• Lead programme planning and delivery including budgets, risk management, health and safety, compliance and onsite execution.
• Develop and manage POSSIBLE Europe budget; monitor commitments, spend and forecasts.
• Create distinctive, practical ways to connect venues, programme, audience and experiences.
• Build relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure value for money and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate operations across project areas and maintain accurate stakeholder communications and trackers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Content and Commercial teams to deliver commercially viable, deliverable solutions.
• Design sponsor activations with internal teams to meet objectives and ROI, tracking performance and improving delivery.

Skills

Exhibition delivery

Operational leadership

Budget management

Health & safety

Sponsorship activations

Supplier management

Project management

Travel internationally

Job description

The bit about us

We're Hyve, a global events company that does things differently. Our events deliver game-changing impact for people, businesses and beyond. That might mean winning a major contract, securing transformational investment, getting on the shelves of a giant retailer or hearing from thought leaders who are changing the future. The purpose of every one of our events is to bring the people who power major industries together - and open a world of potential. At the same time, we're using our events as platforms for progress, to drive the conversation across the world's biggest industries on crucial topics like sustainability, diversity and ethical business. These moments can change lives. And making those connections motivates us every single day.

The bit about you

First of all, whatever your background and whatever your beliefs, there's a culture of belonging here at Hyve and everyone is welcome. The question isn't where you are from - it's where you want to go. We're a positive bunch and if you're a "glass half full" kind of person you'll fit right in. Our values are brilliant work, fresh thinking, rich connections, and collective buzz. And just to be clear, these aren't just words we put on the walls and forget about. They pull everyone together and help us all produce work that we're proud to put our names to. If that resonates with you, great: we're on the same page.

The bit about the division

Global Ventures is Hyve's dedicated accelerator unit which launches new events and supercharges new ventures. This is where event launches are born and new products are accelerated, powered by obsessive customer focus, rapid experimentation, simple decision-making and entrepreneurial energy. We're small, fast and allergic to unnecessary process. We are a small, fast-moving team, so a substantial part of your role will evolve beyond this job description; you'll be trusted to take ownership, make decisions and tackle whatever your event needs to succeed.

The bit about the role

This is a great opportunity to play a key part in delivering and shaping POSSIBLE Europe as it grows into a distinctive new event. You'll take ownership from early planning through to onsite delivery and post-event review, bringing together its venues, programme, audience and experiences in practical, creative ways. The role spans operational planning, budget control, supplier and sponsor partnerships, and making sure the event is delivered safely, smoothly and to a high standard. You'll work closely with teams across the business to turn ideas into commercially strong experiences, including bespoke sponsor activations. As POSSIBLE Europe develops, you'll need to be adaptable and comfortable responding to changing needs, while spotting opportunities to improve how the event works.

Key responsibilities

Event Delivery & Operations

• Own the end-to-end operational delivery of POSSIBLE Europe, from planning and development through to onsite delivery and post-event review, ensuring it is delivered on time, within budget and to Hyve's standards.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the full POSSIBLE Europe programme, including its fringe activity, covering operational plans, budgets, risk management, health and safety, compliance and onsite execution.
• Develop and manage the POSSIBLE Europe budget, monitoring commitments and actual spend, maintaining accurate forecasts, controlling costs and escalating variances or financial risks promptly.
• Think creatively about how to bring POSSIBLE Europe's new style of event to life, developing practical, distinctive ways to connect its venues, programme, audience and experiences.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and partners, driving performance, innovation, value for money and high-quality delivery across all operational areas.
• Coordinate operations across project areas and keep stakeholder communications, documentation, trackers and reporting accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Content and Commercial teams to shape solutions that are both commercially successful and operationally deliverable.
• Bring fresh thinking to sponsor partnerships, working with sponsors and internal teams to create bespoke activations that fit the POSSIBLE Europe experience, meet sponsor objectives and deliver measurable return on investment.
• Track the delivery and performance of sponsorship commitments, helping ensure activations are fulfilled, their impact is understood and opportunities for improvement are identified.
• Ensure POSSIBLE Europe is planned and delivered in line with Hyve's health and safety and security policies, applicable legislation, venue requirements and recognised industry standards. Oversee risk assessments, safety plans, supplier compliance and onsite monitoring, addressing issues and escalating risks as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational processes, sponsorship delivery, customer experience and POSSIBLE Europe's overall performance.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Line manage, coach and develop junior members of the Operations team.
• Build a collaborative, high-performing team culture based on ownership, accountability and continuous learning.
• Foster a proactive culture of health, safety and wellbeing across the POSSIBLE Europe team, suppliers and partners. Promote safe working practices, encourage people to raise concerns, ensure compliance with Hyve policies and relevant legislation, and lead by example.
• Review processes and ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and delivery.
• Share best practice and lessons learned from POSSIBLE Europe to support operational excellence across the business.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies and sustainability initiatives, bringing forward ideas that support innovation and business growth.

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years' experience delivering large-scale exhibitions, conferences or B2B events, with the ability to take ownership from early planning through onsite delivery and post-event review.
• Proven experience leading complex operational projects, coordinating multiple workstreams and managing suppliers, partners and senior stakeholders.
• Strong budget management skills, including building and monitoring budgets, forecasting, controlling costs and reporting on financial performance.
• A sound understanding of health and safety requirements, risk management and compliance, with experience applying relevant legislation, venue rules and industry standards. An IOSH qualification is desirable.
• Experience working with commercial teams and sponsors to develop bespoke activations, balance creative ideas with operational requirements, and assess results against sponsor objectives and ROI.
• Creative thinking and a practical, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to shape fresh ideas into distinctive and deliverable experiences for POSSIBLE Europe.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with a focus on performance, quality and value for money.
• The confidence to make decisions, influence others and take accountability for delivering agreed outcomes.
• Experience supporting or managing colleagues, with the ability to coach others and build a collaborative, accountable team culture.
• Excellent project management, organisational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly. (International travel is required.)

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