Posted 01 August, 2026
Senior Event Operations Manager
Compass UK & Ireland
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Senior Event Operations Manager\n
Location: London\n
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + Overtime\n
Contract: Permanent, 45 hours per week\n
About the Role\n
\nWe're looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Event Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a client-facing role where you'll take the lead in delivering exceptional, high-end events-working closely with Sales, Events, and key clients to ensure every detail is executed flawlessly.\n
\nIf you thrive in fast-paced environments, love leading teams, and have a passion for delivering premium experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.\n
What You'll Be Doing\n
\nIf you're ready to take the lead on exceptional events and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.\n
\nWe ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:\n
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Location: London\n
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + Overtime\n
Contract: Permanent, 45 hours per week\n
About the Role\n
\nWe're looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Event Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a client-facing role where you'll take the lead in delivering exceptional, high-end events-working closely with Sales, Events, and key clients to ensure every detail is executed flawlessly.\n
\nIf you thrive in fast-paced environments, love leading teams, and have a passion for delivering premium experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.\n
What You'll Be Doing\n
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- Leading the operational planning and delivery of a wide range of events \n
- Managing both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations to the highest standards \n
- Producing detailed event plans and communicating them effectively across teams \n
- Briefing and leading teams of all sizes on-site \n
- Overseeing service flow, including large-scale dinners (up to 500+ guests) \n
- Attending site visits and tastings with clients and sales teams \n
- Managing equipment orders and supplier relationships \n
- Ensuring all Health & Safety and RAMS documentation is accurate and compliant \n
- Building strong relationships with key venues and clients \n
- Supporting recruitment, training, and development of team members \n
- Contributing to projects that improve efficiency and profitability \n
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- Proven experience in event operations, ideally at a senior level \n
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large teams \n
- Excellent organisational and communication skills \n
- Experience delivering high-volume, high-end events \n
- Confident client-facing presence \n
- Solid understanding of health & safety within events \n
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset \n
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- Work on exciting, large-scale and premium events \n
- Be part of a collaborative and ambitious team \n
- Opportunities for career development across the wider group (including international projects) \n
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities \n
\nIf you're ready to take the lead on exceptional events and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.\n
\nWe ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:\n
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- Contributory pension scheme \n
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes \n
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits \n
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more \n
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more \n
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster \n
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands \n
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes \n
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families \n
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