Reports to: Senior Operations Manager
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Role Overview:
Support the Operations team in planning and executing physical, digital, and hybrid events throughout the year, including providing onsite assistance during events.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Planning & Coordination
- Maintain communication with suppliers, venues, and show teams
- Create exhibitor manuals and coordinate with Customer Service on newsletters
- Manage logistics for equipment, pre-show preparations, and onsite welfare
- Develop staff briefings, exhibitor lists, floor plans, and safety documentation
Administrative & Digital Support
- Support Digital Operations with webinars and virtual events
- Process purchase orders, track budgets, and update invoice records
- Assist with post-event analysis and reporting
- Address operational queries from exhibitors and internal teams
- Coordinate team travel
- , meetings, and training sessions
Essential Skills
- Proactive mindset with strong organizational abilities
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Willingness to travel to events
Experience
- 1+ year in Operations within event management
- Knowledge of exhibition industry and venues
- Flexibility to work extended hours during events
- Advantageous: Experience with digital event platforms (Swapcard, On24, Teams Live, Zoom)
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We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
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