Head of Event Operations

2 weeks ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Step Ahead Recruitment Full time

Head of Event Operations - Midlands based - Up to £60k basic

Our client delivers services to major events & football clubs across the UK, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Wigan Athletic / Warriors, Leicester City, Derby, Wolves, and one-off events like Silverstone F1, Lancashire Cricket Club, and summer festivals.

They seek an events industry professional to deliver complex event plans, including HVM, TM, Car Parks, Security & Stewarding, while managing direct reports at other key venues across the UK. When not on site, you'll work at the Head Office in Coventry, creating traffic & crowd management plans and risk assessments, preparing for weekend deployments.

The role involves working late nights and weekends on a regular basis, but offers days off midweek, a competitive salary, and a rewarding career path that could lead to an operations director role in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. 5+ years of experience in an operational / events environment
  2. 5+ years' experience in line management
  3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  4. Willingness to work outside of role to support growth and success of the business, often at pace
  5. Proficient in the use of MS applications, with attention to detail
  6. Must live within a daily commutable distance of Coventry
  7. Must hold UK Driving Licence, extensive UK travel essential
  8. L4 Spectator Safety desirable
  9. SIA DS license desirable

Please apply with your CV.



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