Job Description
The Client
Our client based in Hampshire is known for delivering high-profile experiential brand activations for some of the world’s most recognisable brands at major UK venues.
As Head of Event Operations, you’ll lead their Operations & Logistics team and be pivotal in planning and executing their live experiential events. Responsible for effective day-to-day management and forecasting oversight, you’ll ensure the safe, efficient, and flawless delivery of our programme of events across venues such as Lord’s Cricket Ground, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Battersea Power Station and the NEC.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Head of Event Operations role, located in the Farnham, Hampshire area.
Responsibilities include overseeing the planning and execution of high-profile events, managing event budgets, leading a team of event professionals, and refining operational strategies to ensure seamless event execution.
The role also involves collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, as well as identifying opportunities to expand the company’s offerings through business development and client engagement.
As the Head of Event Operations, you’ll lead their Operations & Logistics team and be pivotal in planning and executing our live experiential events. Responsible for effective day-to-day management and forecasting oversight, you’ll ensure the safe, efficient, and flawless delivery of their programme of events.
Qualifications
* Strong Event Planning and Event Management skills to oversee large-scale events and ensure exceptional delivery.
* Proficiency in Budgeting and financial planning for events to maintain cost efficiency.
* Excellent Communication skills to liaise with clients, team members, and external vendors effectively.
* Experience in Sales to support business development and foster client relationships.
* Proven leadership capability to manage and mentor a team of event professionals.
* Ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience in using event management software and tools is a plus.
* Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business, Communications, or related field is advantageous.
* You’ll have a passion for world class events, be data driven, and used to implementing new processes to inspire excellence and ensure continuous improvement.
* Reporting to the Client Services Director and working alongside Project Managers and Creative & Production teams, you’ll bring your strategic vision to lead and develop your own team.
Key Attributes
* Have senior-level experience leading live events operations or service delivery teams in fast-paced, complex environments.
* Bring proven line management experience, with accountability for performance, development and capability planning.
* Are confident owning operational budgets, forecasting and cost control and reporting against agreed KPIs.
* Have strong knowledge of health & safety, risk management, and experience of implementing Operational Governance Frameworks and SOP's.
* Thrive in live, physical delivery environments.
* Have senior-level experience managing onsite crew, supplier, vendor and partner relationships.
* Can demonstrate ways you’ve driven continuous improvement.
* Live within a reasonable commute of Hampshire.
* Experience within a live events delivery setting is highly desirable.
Other Information
* Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum plus benefits
* Office based: Near Farnham, Hampshire
* Full driving licence required in order to reach their office
* Flexibility to support onsite at live events, may include occasional evenings and/or weekends
For further information, please contact Liz Hunter @ Prime Placers Ltd