Event Operations Manager – Sport World Championship
We are very excited to have been retained by our client to search for a key role within their ecosystem, reporting directly into the Head of Events – Events Operations Manager. Working within a start-up environment, the main responsibility of the Event Operations Manager is the operational delivery for the World Championship race weekends, ensuring that the events are delivered on time, to budget and to a best-in-class standard.
Other Responsibilities include:
* Plan and deliver the Championship races globally in new locations around the world, ensuring all deliverables are met to the highest possible standard.
* Support with operational planning and delivery of other non-Championship events such as pilot training, exhibition events and one-off promotional events.
* Procurement of all event operational services, from initial tenders to negotiation, appointment and contracting.
* Assist the legal department with host venue & supplier contracts.
* Liaise and build strong working relationships with the local authorities and key stakeholders.
* Manage the event ecosystem of global and local suppliers prior to event and onsite.
* Responsible for event security, safety and medical of staff and suppliers both onsite and offsite during the event period.
* Responsible for designing efficient and well laid site plans.
* Responsible for the operational execution of the Fan Village, the Acceleration Festival.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, hospitality, partnerships, tech and broadcast and sporting, to ensure all departments work cohesively and efficiently to deliver an outstanding event.
* presenting the event budget with monthly reports and presentation to the Head of Events and CFO, ensuring events are delivered within budget.
Key Result Areas:
* An exceptional event delivery executed within budget.
* Successful feedback on events from key stakeholders, local authorities, governments, guests key sponsors and team.
* Ensure all event planning stages are communicated accurately, on time and include all necessary departments.
* Reduction in event emissions and waste per event.
Experience:
* Substantial international event delivery experience in a leading role, ideally within a travelling sporting event background.
* Extensive experience working with various event agency companies and stakeholders
* Ideally, holding an IOSH or similar qualification.