Senior Event Operations Manager

2-3 days home working offered - A rare opportunity to join this leading association at a senior level and take responsibility for the planning and delivery of their global event programme.  

THE AGENCY

This professional membership association is a leader within its field. With an extensive network, unrivalled reputation, and global reach they drive collaboration and collective problem solving to support their broad membership base. Focusing on collaboration programmes as well as business research, publications, training programmes, events and workshops they connect top IT and business leaders to learn, network, and develop meaningful partnerships.

With exceptional benefits and a culture to match, this organisation has a huge amount to offer their team. With a true passion for advancing the world through technology their commitment to inspiring that change only adds to making this a truly fantastic place to work. This is a unique opportunity for a senior level events professional to further their career.

THE ROLE

They are now looking for an experienced Senior Event Operations Manager to take a pivotal role in overseeing the operational aspects of event planning and execution, ensuring that all events are delivered efficiently, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will be responsible for:

• Collaborate with the Group Event Director to develop and implement operational plans for each event.
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of events
• Develop detailed event schedules and timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure the best possible arrangements for each event.
• Develop and manage event budgets.
• Provide regular financial reports and updates to the Group Event Director and senior management.
• Risk management and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding event operations.
• Oversee the setup, execution, and teardown of events, ensuring all operational aspects run smoothly.
• Conduct post-event evaluations.

The Candidate

Candidate must come from an operational delivery background having managed and delivered large scale events previously, ideally from within an association, conference organiser or exhibition organiser type business. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills are key.

With a growing network and a market leading reputation this is an opportunity not to be missed!!!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: MM12500