Operations Manager - Events

Operations Manager - Stable Event LTD

Full time

Location - Hertford, Hertfordshire

Salary - £30 - £35k

This event is mainly working on National Shooting Show and Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in 2025.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESOrganisational managementKey responsibilities

• Successfully plan and manage operational and logistical elements.
• Contribute to, operational event budgets on a day-to-day basis with your team, keeping costs firmly under control and helping to achieve for best cost and profit targets.
• Support the sales team on operational and logistical requirements pertaining to sponsorship across the portfolio, including obtaining competitive quotes and managing suppliers for the excellent operational delivery of sponsorship agreements.
• Manage floorplan layouts with the relevant sales personnel ensuring they are correct according to all venue.
• Ensure effective control and monitoring of health and safety standards across the portfolio, constantly pushing to ensure best practice standards being met.
• Continually provide the best possible customer service for our customers and stakeholders.
• Assist with the operational management of features on-site.
• Communicate and managing key contractors.

Skills Required

Established experience within Operations, working on outdoor Exhibitions ideally consumer events,

• An aptitude for problem-solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changeable environment
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm whilst managing numerous priorities.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Authentic and empathetic
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Confident at using Microsoft suite
• Strong negotiating and contract management skills is desirable
• Clean driving licences