Senior Exhibition & Conference Operations Lead

dmg events: Energy Portfolio; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

dmg events is seeking an experienced Operations Professional to lead the organisation of multiple exhibitions and conferences from conception to completion at our flagship UK events. You will coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver operational excellence and strong ROI, managing budgets and ensuring safety standards.

Applicants should have 4–5 years in international B2B conferences, strong negotiation skills and experience with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Experience (4-5 years minimum) in international B2B conferences and exhibitions.
• IOSH Certification.
• First Aid Knowledge / training is desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of small to large scale operations and Health & Safety best practice.
• Strong negotiating and contract management skills.
• Project Management; ability to oversee/manage multiple products.
• Sound commercial awareness – management of budgets for events and keeping within the budget set.
• Ability to network and liaise with senior people/trade bodies, associations and diverse cultures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute successfully all operational and logistical elements for conferences and exhibitions in consultation with the Senior Operations Manager, Event Director / Conference Producers and Sales team.
• Brief and tender for conference elements including stage designs and technical riders
• Work closely with production and speaker management on conference technical requirements
• Manage AV, speaker management and content providers onsite
• Complete onsite fulfilment of all conference elements
• Effectively work on the technical elements of the events, projects which may include catering, internet, signage, feature areas etc.
• Conduct feasibility studies regarding the operational requirements and draft budgets for current events and new launches.
• Conduct site visits and ensure venues are fit for purpose.
• Creating and updating show floor plans and layout plans.
• Assist with the production of Exhibitor Manuals and Information sheets, to help clients to plan their participation at the event.
• Co-ordinating onsite freight, traffic and security requirements.
• Manage adhoc projects, e.g. Evening Functions or Roadshows - source venues, negotiate entertainment, AV & Lighting, F&B, etc.
• Agree any event sponsorship sales opportunities / obtain quotes, then implement any sponsor/exhibitor agreements and liaise directly with the client on fulfilment, providing great customer service care.
• Analyse event operations post shows and prepare and implement recommendations for improving operational efficiencies on future events.

Skills

Conference operations

IOSH Certification

First Aid training

Health & safety

Negotiation

Contract management

Project management

Budget management

Networking

AutoCAD

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

dmg events is seeking an experienced Operations Professional to lead the organisation of multiple exhibitions and conferences from conception to completion at our flagship UK events. You will coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver operational excellence and strong ROI, managing budgets and ensuring safety standards.

Applicants should have 4–5 years in international B2B conferences, strong negotiation skills and experience with AutoCAD.