Event Operations Director

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Fastmarkets Group Full time

Fastmarkets Group is seeking an experienced Event Operations Director to lead the delivery of our fast growth events business. This is a leadership opportunity to drive the success of our events portfolio, overseeing operational processes before, during, and post-event to maintain our reputation for excellence.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in delivering outstanding event experiences, with a proven track record of leading event operations teams. They will be responsible for managing venue and supplier contracts, ensuring competitive rates, and embedding robust Health and Safety standards throughout all events.

This role requires strong financial management and control skills, as well as commercial acumen to ensure that event costs are managed within agreed budgets. The successful candidate will also be responsible for building a world-class Event Operations Team, working closely with key stakeholders across the business and Senior Management Team to support our ambitious event strategy.

We estimate the salary for this position to be around £80,000-£100,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and developing direct reports using KPIs to track performance
  • Recruiting and training new members of the team
  • Carrying out supervision/appraisals and performance reviews
  • Setting and administering annual operations event by event budget
  • Ensuring all events are designed in line with their Event Briefs
  • Staying ahead of the latest in event experience design trends and ensuring Fastmarkets Group is at the cutting edge


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