Operations Manager, Events

Top reasons to work as an Operations Manager for this Events client:

• Basic salary to £60k per annum.
• Option for company car (use of company vans)
• Hybrid working; blend of Events, HQ (Coventry) & Home.
• Working 40 hours per week: 5 days in 7 (include weekends depending on events)
• Exciting Events company working on high profile events such as F1 & Premier League games.
• Strong presence in the UK events sector and continuing to expand.
• Brand new role owing to strong growth, joining at an exciting time.
• Excellent career progression: natural path to become Operations Director.
• Pivotal role leading the Operations Team.
• Rewarding blend of strategy, operations and on the ground at events.
• Collaborate and work closely with the Senior Management Team and MD on projects.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Deliver complex zone ex event plans including HVM, TM, Car Parks, Security & Stewarding whilst managing direct reports at other key venues,
• People Management of the Ops Team, recruitment, training & work with HR Lead.
• Lead all service lines including but not limited to Event Traffic Management, SIA DS & CCTV Security, Event Stewarding, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, Event Parking & Sales.
• Ensure all events have an operations pack including up to date risk assessments, traffic management plans, crowd management plans & commercial plans.
• Work in partnership with other function heads to anticipate future operational needs, managing resources efficiently and effectively to meet requirements.
• Management of all company equipment, stock, vehicles and uniforms across the UK
• Compliance.
• Implement strategies to ensure company growth and services development, managing our operations and retaining customers.
• Support the Senior Management Team with the production of content for quotes/tenders and attend presentations as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in an operational / events environment.
• A natural leader with a proven track record of effective coaching and mentoring in events.
• Must hold UK Driving Licence, extensive UK travel.
• Live within a daily commutable distance of Coventry Head Office.
• Hold Lantra 12D M6.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with outstanding attention to detail.

Desirable:

• L4 Spectator Safety
• SIA DS license