Senior Event Operations Manager

3 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom A.S.O. UK Full time

About the Company

A.S.O. UK is part of Amaury Sport Organisation, the French company behind global sporting icons including the Tour de France, Paris Marathon and L'Etape du Tour. In the UK, we deliver some of the country's most recognisable mass-participation events, including:

  • Manchester Marathon – the UK's 2nd largest marathon
  • Manchester Half Marathon
  • London Winter Run – the UK's largest 10k
  • Dragon Ride

Our events bring together thousands of participants each year, from first-timers to elites, raising millions for charity. We're a fast-paced, supportive and sociable team with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.

About the Role

As Senior Event Operations Manager, you will take the lead on planning delivering major outdoor mass-participation events. You will own the operational design of key areas across our portfolio, and guide others through the planning process. You will combine detailed logistical thinking with on-the-ground leadership, balancing stakeholder engagement, supplier management, safety planning, contingency preparation and real-time decision-making. You'll also contribute to the development of new concepts and future growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and delivery of assigned events or key operational areas
  • Oversee operational design including transport planning, route/venue management, crowd and spectator management, staffing plans and supplier oversight
  • Create and maintain operational documentation (site plans, EMPs, RA/MS, start wave plans etc)
  • Design and manage build and de-rig schedules across greenfield and urban sites
  • Contract, brief, and manage suppliers and contractors within budget
  • Manage event-day operations for your assigned areas
  • Support and mentor team members and event weekend crew
  • Contribute to community engagement and sponsor integration
  • Help shape improvements to processes, documentation, and planning systems
  • Assist with development of new event concepts and acquisitions

Qualifications

3-4+ years' hands-on experience planning and delivering large outdoor events

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of operational disciplines: logistics, safety, crowd management, route planning, and contractor oversight
  • Demonstrated ability to lead on-site operations and make clear decisions under pressure
  • Experience managing budgets, negotiating with suppliers, and developing risk and contingency plans
  • Excellent project management and organisation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including quick thinking on event days
  • A collaborative, positive approach with the ability to guide others
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)

Preferred Skills

  • Full driving licence and willingness to drive a van
  • Willingness to travel, stay away overnight and work multiple weekends each year
  • Comfortable with the physical and practical nature of outdoor event delivery

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

By the way if you feel you don't quite match all of the requirements listed yet please don't be afraid to apply - we welcome applications from everyone who is on their journey to be a top event expert and we can help you get there

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + TOIL days
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free entry into our UK events and European ASO events
  • 5 free entries into UK events for friends & family
  • Regular team socials, summer & Christmas parties

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

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