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Do you want to take part in defining the future of Private Equity? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you can gain a tremendous amount of responsibility quickly? Do you want to be part of an exceptional team with motivated and extremely driven people? Are you curious or passionate about event operations and logistics? If so, you might be our next member of the operations team.

About Private Equity Insights
Private Equity Insights is the world’s largest Private Equity community with over 500k followers on LinkedIn, organizing a series of 12 global private equity events every year with 3,000+ GPs and 2,000+ LPs among the attendees. Private Equity Insights is part of United Media, which focuses on building large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance, finance, retail, etc. As of today, we have organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one.

You get the unique opportunity to take ownership of one of our key business areas. You’ll be working in person at our HQ in London, where you will constantly be pushed out of your comfort zone. To ensure a never-ending growth curve, we provide you with:

• The opportunity of having a real impact - You’ll get operational experience in a growth company where your work and the results are tangible and have a high impact on the business.
• Unlimited growth potential in our company - We strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally.
• Invaluable transferable skills - Boost your interpersonal, research, organization, outreach, and project management skills through experience and training.
• Inspiration and guidance - A chance to work closely with our high-performing team as well as with the CEO and founder of our company.
• Travel opportunity - You will be attending our conferences.

Responsibilities in this job will vary; however, they will be mostly centered around the following:

• Supplier Research and Management:
  • Source, compare, and find the best suppliers for various event needs.
  • Conduct thorough research to identify potential suppliers for add-ons, branding materials, and other event requirements.
  • Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and high-quality services.
  • Maintain positive relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues or concerns.
  • Budget review and management to ensure all changes are raised ahead of time.
• Event Planning:
  • Planning sponsored VIP events, lunches, dinners, and after-hours activities.
  • Coordinating with venue staff to ensure all logistical details are in place.
  • Provide on-site support during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Internal Team Support:
  • Keep track and condense internal team queries.
  • Maintain inventory tracking and regularly update event inventory sheets.
  • Monitor Notion updates and ensure accurate reflection on the sponsor portal.
  • Quality check of design aspects such as banners, signage, brochures, and other promotional materials.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience/knowledge in event planning, client management, or supplier research.
• Strong organisational, multitasking abilities and detail-focused.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with graphic design software such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator is highly recommended.
• UK work permit (we do not sponsor visas).

The role is on-site, Monday to Friday, based in our offices near Victoria. It is essential, as we work at a fast pace and collaborate in person to create market-leading events throughout the year.

EEO statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.