Senior Operations Exhibition Manager 

London / UK Wide Travel

£Competitive

Are you looking to join a leading organiser of large-scale trade exhibitions and conferences?

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative culture

Company benefits package

Opportunity to lead market-leading events

Work with industry-leading brands and stakeholders

The Company

This established events business delivers some of the UK's most influential exhibitions and conferences within the built environment sector. Their portfolio brings together thousands of industry professionals, exhibitors, sponsors and thought leaders to explore innovation, sustainability, technology and the future of the industry.

With a reputation for delivering high-quality, large-scale events, the organisation continues to invest in growth, operational excellence and customer experience. As a result of continued success, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Operations Exhibition Manager to oversee a flagship portfolio of events.

The Role

Due to ongoing growth and portfolio expansion, we are looking for a Senior Operations Exhibition Manager to take ownership of the operational planning and delivery of multiple large-scale exhibitions and conferences.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring events are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and to the highest standards, whilst driving continuous improvement across all operational processes.

This is a broad role where the Senior Operations Exhibition Manager will utilise their event operations, leadership and project management expertise, including:

–    End-to-end event operations management

–    Budget and supplier management

–    Venue, contractor and exhibitor coordination

–    Health & safety and compliance oversight

–    Leading onsite event delivery

–    Driving operational improvements and sustainability initiatives

–    Managing and developing an Operations Executive

The Candidate

Candidates should be working as a Senior Operations Exhibition Manager, with significant experience delivering large-scale exhibitions, conferences or trade events within a senior operational role.

As a Senior Operations Exhibition Manager you will possess strong project management skills, commercial awareness and experience managing suppliers, budgets and health & safety compliance within live event environments.

We're looking for someone who is:

–    Highly organised and solutions-focused

–    A strong communicator and relationship builder

–    Commercially aware and detail-oriented

–    Calm under pressure and passionate about live events

IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) is essential, with NEBOSH and AutoCAD experience considered advantageous.

Most importantly, we are looking for a proactive, solutions-focused events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional live experiences.

In return, the organisation offers the opportunity to work on market-leading events, lead high-profile projects, influence operational strategy and develop your career within a successful and growing business.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: SP17977