Judging and Operations Executive

Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.
Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.
We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list.
This position will be based in our 5 Howick Place, London Victoria office.


The Judging and Operations Executive will work within the LIONS Judging Operations team to assist in all aspects of the operational management of awards processing, judging and other related tasks and responsibilities, with the sole purpose of upholding the integrity of the Lion and regional awards.


The successful candidate will directly support the Judging Operations and Delivery Leads and act as a first point of contact for all related judging issues. They will be responsible for delivering a world-class judging experience while demonstrating high levels of operational and administrative efficiency a all times.

This is an entry level role ideal for persons looking to build operational and database expertise for a company servicing the creative community.

Candidates must be available to work during 15th - 26th June at Cannes Lions whether in a physical or digital environment. Candidates may also be expected to travel to regional festivals in March in Singapore and/or Dubai.
Accountable for the supervision of juries for Cannes Lions through the management of seasonal staff
Meticulous quality control of entries prior to on-site judging. Preparing entry materials, analysis, assisting with ownership of timelines and schedules
Managing the onsite (if applicable) operations for entries before group judging commences
Testing of entry systems
Excellent communication skills, able to compose professional and articulate emails, with a confident and helpful telephone manner
Efficient and hard-working, with capacity to undertake varied ad hoc tasks
Proficiency with Microsoft, Outlook and all of its applications

Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost) A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here .