Job Description
Job Title: Senior Event Operations Lead (11 mnth FTC) \n Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)\n Salary: £90,000 base + TBD\n Employment Type: Permanent or Contract (Flexible)\n Reporting To: Senior Leadership Team\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Event Operations Directions to oversee and drive operational excellence across events globally, including US, EU, and ASIA. This role is pivotal in ensuring the continued success and smooth execution of large-scale events while supporting the heads of departments in their strategic and operational goals.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nAct as a second voice and additional support to department heads, stepping in when necessary to ensure smooth delivery.\nOversee and ensure consistency across event operations, commercial operations, and content operations.\nGuide and support a team of 23 professionals, helping them grow into their roles and develop professionally.\nDrive successful execution of major global events while maintaining high standards in speaker management, sponsorship delivery, and exhibitor experiences.\nSupport the team through organisational changes, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting morale.\nOversee margin-based budgeting and sponsorship inventory management to ensure financial efficiency.\nCan lead a team of well developed and capable Department Heads with a supporting and collaborative approach.Ideal Candidate Profile:\n\nBackground in large-scale events is essential (conference and small trade show experience considered).\nStrong experience in team leadership and development with the ability to mentor and guide teams.\nUnderstanding of commercial operations including sponsorship delivery and inventory management.\nStrong emotional intelligence (EI) to navigate team dynamics and drive positive change.\nFamiliarity with US event regulations and labour laws is advantageous.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with a relatively new and growing team. \n\nKey Timelines & Onboarding Process:\n\nTarget Start Date: End of May/early June.Interview Process:\n\nTwo to three rounds of interviews.\nSecond round in-person.\nDecision by end of March to allow for notice periods.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the global event operations for a leading financial event series.
If you're are a nurturing leader with a passion for large-scale events and team development, we'd love to hear from you!\n\nWe Are Aspire Ltd are a Commited employer