Operations Manager
Job Description
Operations Manager – B2B Events'28;
\n📍Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
\n💵Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus
\nThe Opportunity
\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a leading international B2B events organiser. This role will focus on delivering a portfolio of global conferences and exhibitions.
\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing complex international events, and takes pride in delivering exceptional experiences from planning through to onsite execution.
\nThe role offers a hybrid working model, international travel, and the opportunity to work on globally recognised events alongside a collaborative and experienced team.
\nKey Responsibilities🗝️
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- Manage the operational delivery of 4–6 international conferences and exhibitions from planning through to completion. \n
- Oversee event budgets, forecasting and financial tracking to ensure projects are delivered within budget. \n
- Develop detailed event timelines and coordinate project delivery across multiple stakeholders. \n
- Source, negotiate and manage contracts with venues and key suppliers. \n
- Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, venues and service providers. \n
- Produce exhibitor manuals and ensure all technical information is communicated accurately and on time. \n
- Coordinate exhibitor and sponsor fulfilment, ensuring all contracted deliverables are executed to a high standard. \n
- Design and manage exhibition floorplans, event signage and printed materials. \n
- Lead all health and safety planning, including risk assessments and event documentation. \n
- Work closely with production, marketing, sales and finance teams to ensure seamless event delivery. \n
- Conduct post-event evaluations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. \n
- Travel internationally to oversee onsite event operations, including occasional evenings and weekends. \n
About You
\nYou'll be an experienced event operations professional with a proven track record of delivering international conferences and exhibitions. You'll be highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple projects simultaneously.
\nYou'll ideally have:
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- Experience delivering international B2B conferences and exhibitions. \n
- Strong budget management and forecasting experience. \n
- Knowledge of venue contracts and supplier negotiations. \n
- Experience managing exhibition floorplans and feature builds. \n
- Understanding of onsite health and safety requirements, with an IOSH qualification desirable. \n
- Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. \n
- The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure. \n
- Strong communication skills and experience working across cross-functional teams. \n
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding events. \n
- Flexibility to travel internationally and work additional hours during live events when required. \n
What's on Offer
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- Hybrid working (3 days per week in the London office). \n
- The opportunity to work on large-scale international events with global reach. \n
- A collaborative, supportive team environment. \n
- Career development and progression opportunities within a growing international events business. \n
- The chance to travel internationally and play a key role in delivering industry-leading conferences and exhibitions. \n
If this role sounds of interest to you, please email the team [email protected]📩
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