Event Operations Manager - Events

We are working with a fast growing experiential events group to recruit an Event Operations Manager for one of their flagship brands delivering immersive silent discos across the UK.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an operations led events professional who enjoys ownership, pace and hands-on delivery, and who wants to play a key role in scaling a well established but rapidly growing live events brand.

You will take full ownership of the day to day operations of the silent disco brand, overseeing planning, delivery, teams, logistics and continuous improvement. This is a role with real autonomy, responsibility and progression as the brand continues to scale.

You will be a mix of strategic planner and hands-on operator, regularly attending events to oversee delivery and ensure exceptional standards are met.

• Owning the full event lifecycle from planning through to live delivery
• Sourcing and securing venues across the UK and negotiating hire agreements
• Acting as the main point of accountability for event logistics, staffing and delivery standards
• Managing customer communications and the events inbox
• Improving systems, processes and operational workflows
• Managing inventory, equipment, stock ordering and logistics
• Recruiting, training and scheduling event staff and submitting payroll
• Overseeing production teams and technical delivery
• Managing budgets with strong cost control
• Delivering post event reports, reviewing KPIs and feedback
• Proactively suggesting creative and operational improvements

• Proven experience in event operations, production or event management
• Background in live events, entertainment, hospitality or experiential environments
• A confident self starter who thrives on responsibility and momentum
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Comfortable making decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing budgets and suppliers
• Full driving licence and flexibility to work weekends and travel as required

• Performance related annual bonus

• Full time, permanent role
• Hybrid working with at least two days per week in the London office
• Office location:
  Chancery Lane area
• Weekend work required around live events
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Additional paid time off over Christmas
• Flexible hybrid working
• Strong opportunity for progression as the brand scales
• Supportive, collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Complimentary access to events with tickets for friends and family