Senior Event Operations Manager overseeing logistics for Founders Forum and Tech Nation events. Leading operational planning and delivery with a strong focus on budget management and team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end operational planning and delivery of assigned events, acting as the primary operations owner of relevant Founders Forum events including large scale conferences, gala dinners, event experiences and new ecosystem events
Manage and utilise Asana project boards to lead team meetings and ensure alignment across all internal and external stakeholders
Manage and oversee event budgets, including forecasting, cost tracking and reconciliations
Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with venues, production, catering, AV, and other suppliers, building long-term, trusted relationships
Oversee logistical planning including production, catering, event flow and layout, staffing, accommodation and travel
Lead on-site event operations, proactively managing issues, troubleshooting in real time, and ensuring a calm, professional delivery environment
Produce comprehensive event documentation, including running orders, production schedules, staff briefs, and contingency plans
Support the development of scalable processes, templates, and best practices across the events programme
Contribute creatively to enhancing guest experience, identifying opportunities to elevate production, flow, and impact
Work closely with Head of Event Operations to identify in-kind partnership opportunities to elevate events and help reduce costs
Lead post-event wrap-ups and evaluations, capturing learnings and implementing improvements for future events
Manage and support the Tech Nation Event Operations Executive, with oversight of the Tech Nation budget
Work closely with the Community team to coordinate name badges, table plans and dietary requirements for guests
Work closely with the Content team on the agenda timings, technical and speaker requirements
Work closely with the Marketing team on event branding, signage, photography, videography, and overall event look and feel
Work closely with the Partnerships team to ensure we are adhering to all partner deliverables as outlined in agreements
Requirements
3+ years proven experience as a Senior Event Manager
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Knowledge of the Tech ecosystem in the UK is an advantage but not essential
Driving licence is a bonus but not essential
The right to work in the UK
Benefits
25 days contractual annual leave
Enhanced discretionary leave provision, including an additional day off for your birthday and leave between Christmas and New Years Day
The option to work remotely anywhere in the world for 3 weeks a year (1 week at Easter and 2 weeks during July and August)
AXA Health insurance, with the option to add dependents
Life Insurance
Medicash access, including online GP access and mental health support
Competitive pension provision
Perbox membership with generous monthly allocation of points for day-to-day purchases
Learning and development annual allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Lunch once a week, office snacks and regular team drinks
Quarterly team activities and annual team trip/day out
Access to the Founders Forum Group network of businesses and wider tech ecosystem
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