Operations Manager

Events Manager - Exhibitions

£35,000 -£42,000 + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working

London

Independent media events business seeks highly talented Events Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading b2b exhibitions. There is scope to travel with this role, approximately 3 times a year, mainly to Europe.

Our client is looking to hire a resourceful, enthusiastic and highly organised individual with strong experience in in-person, live b2b events. This experience must sit within exhibitions crucially.

The Events Manager will manage the end-to-end delivery of both larger events and a number of smaller events.

Role Responsibilities: Events Manager

• Overseeing conference event delivery - with end to end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and improving onsite experience.
• Maximising the profitability, sustainability and quality of each event through effective procurement.
• Project managing events and controlling costs to deliver within budget.
• Managing end-to-end delivery of events each year of varying size, format and complexity across a range of geographies.
• Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment (including risks to consider around the return to live events).
• Manage ad-hoc projects, both departmental or event related as directed by the Director, Sales Operations and Senior Operations Manager.

Profile Required: Events Manager

• Experience of event management - 2 years + Exhibitions is a must.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills with venues and suppliers.
• Experience in risk policies affecting international events such as VAT, modern slavery, anti-bribery, trade sanctions, data protections, security and compliance as well as the event risk management & awareness framework.
• Proactive and takes initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate options creatively and innovatively.
• Self-motivator and team player.
• Confident decision-making, thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made.

Company Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working
• Summer and Xmas parties
• Discounted vouchers for food and retail outlets
• Laptop and other office equipment provided
• Excellent pension and private healthcare options
• Numerous other company benefits