Event Operations Supervisor

The Event Operations Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing some of the UK’s greatest events including; Carfest South, Bournemouth 7s, Pub in the Park Series, Brighton Pride & Boomtown to name a few The position will oversee the entire event side of the business, primarily focusing on building relationships with new customers, maintaining existing relationships, and retaining annual large events.

The Event Operations Supervisor will be forward-thinking and commercially savvy, with good management skills, not daunted by the potentially long, unsociable hours the events industry demands during peak times.

**The Role**
- Manage and motivate outdoor event staff to ensure contracts are delivered on time and at a high standard.
- Project manage medium events and support event operation managers on large events on the ground.
- Being able to be ‘Hands On’ when onsite with regards to setting up and managing the sanitation at large outdoor events.
- Quality assurance of all equipment hired: ensuring delivery and collection, a high standard of cleanliness, and excellent working order.
- Managing weekend staff, and assigning shifts
- Support the Transport and Operation Manager with pre-event planning, on-site logistics, and site breakdowns.
- Being on call on an out-of-hours rota to deal with queries regarding events.
- Technically being able to solve mechanical problems regarding our equipment whilst on site.
- Liaising with clients and via the office to ensure our events are organised perfectly in advance.

**Experience and Expertise**
- Experience in managing a team
- Event Health and Safety Compliance
- Hands-on style and willingness to teach, train and observe all members of staff
- Strong MS Office skills
- Experience in budget management and commercial sales experience.
- Good local area knowledge

You may not have experience in every aspect of the role before, but that is ok, you will receive ongoing support and development that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career, all we ask for is a proactive motivated attitude, high attention to detail and keen to share your ideas to make the role a success.

You will be reporting directly to the Event Operation Manager.

**The role is also suitable for self-employed & freelancers**

**Benefits**
- Flexible working hours
- Bonus scheme
- Commission scheme
- On-site parking
- Company car
- Company events & social hours
- Free or subsidised travel

**Culture**

Site Event is innovative, fast-growing, and award-winning, constantly pushing boundaries and driving things forward. We believe everything is possible and always wants to improve.

Our culture is one where people are relaxed, enjoy themselves, have the opportunity to exceed and excel, are challenged, encouraged to break boundaries, identify the new, and be part of a team delivering damn good work. We’re very passionate about what we do. Our commitment and drive are unerring.

If you’re ready for something new, different, to push boundaries where you can take ownership and responsibility for leading the event operations of a growing and thriving business, then it’s likely this role and our culture is a fit for you.

We want like-minded people to be part of, contribute to, and rewarded for their involvement in the success of Site Event.

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road