Operations Manager - Events

Operations Manager - Events

1 Year Contract

£40,000 -£45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working

London

Global media events business seeks highly talented Events Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading international b2b events, both awards, exhibitions and conferences with lots of scope for international travel.

The Event Operations & Awards Manager will be an experienced professional responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of two awards ceremonies hosting over 400 attendees, as well as conferences and exhibitions within the event schedule. This role includes overseeing the launch of the awards campaign via a dedicated portal, managing the judging process in compliance with Awards policies, and operational management of all event aspects.

Role Responsibilities: Event Operations & Awards Manager

• Managing end-to-end delivery of allocated events and awards ceremonies of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies
• Working with sales team to create packages that are innovative and profitable, identifying fixed vs variable costs and securing appropriate margins and delivery on ROI.
• Working with the procured suppliers to significantly improve the experience for our commercial clients and attendees at the events.
• Compile relevant information for clients to include, but not limited to, clear instructions on submitting required materials to us, access times on the day of the event, venue information.
• Sponsor fulfilment for awards and events
• Creation and implementation of event signage and other collateral and materials
• Organise staffing plans and requirements for each event to include task allocation, travel and accommodation booking.
• Designing and managing floor plans and space requirements for each event
• Executing awards event delivery - with end-to-end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and onsite experience.
• Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment.
• Manage events onsite including running briefings and management of onsite staff and vendors.

Profile Required: Event Operations & Awards Manager

• Proven track record in the successful strategic, operational, and financial planning and delivery of awards and conferences and exhibitions
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills with venues and suppliers.
• White glove experience for clients and customers implementation
• Proactive and takes initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate options creatively and innovatively.
• Led and implemented ESG and I&D initiatives for events and awards.
• Proven experience in managing compliance and roll out risk policies and documentation affecting international events and awards.
• Confident decision-making thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made.
• Experience of using table planning/ floor planning software

Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities.

We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs.

Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.