Top reasons to work as an Operations Manager for this Events client:
- Basic salary to £60k per annum.
- Option for company car (use of company vans)
- Hybrid working; blend of Events, HQ (Coventry) & Home.
- Working 40 hours per week: 5 days in 7 (include weekends depending on events)
- Exciting Events company working on high profile events such as F1 & Premier League games.
- Strong presence in the UK events sector and continuing to expand.
- Brand new role owing to strong growth, joining at an exciting time.
- Excellent career progression: natural path to become Operations Director.
- Pivotal role leading the Operations Team.
- Rewarding blend of strategy, operations and on the ground at events.
- Collaborate and work closely with the Senior Management Team and MD on projects.
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Deliver complex zone ex event plans including HVM, TM, Car Parks, Security & Stewarding whilst managing direct reports at other key venues,
- People Management of the Ops Team, recruitment, training & work with HR Lead.
- Lead all service lines including but not limited to Event Traffic Management, SIA DS & CCTV Security, Event Stewarding, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, Event Parking & Sales.
- Ensure all events have an operations pack including up to date risk assessments, traffic management plans, crowd management plans & commercial plans.
- Work in partnership with other function heads to anticipate future operational needs, managing resources efficiently and effectively to meet requirements.
- Management of all company equipment, stock, vehicles and uniforms across the UK
- Compliance.
- Implement strategies to ensure company growth and services development, managing our operations and retaining customers.
- Support the Senior Management Team with the production of content for quotes/tenders and attend presentations as required.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in an operational / events environment.
- A natural leader with a proven track record of effective coaching and mentoring in events.
- Must hold UK Driving Licence, extensive UK travel.
- Live within a daily commutable distance of Coventry Head Office.
- Hold Lantra 12D M6.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, with outstanding attention to detail.
Desirable:
- L4 Spectator Safety
- SIA DS license