Events Operations Executive

Handle Recruitment are looking for an Events Operations Assistant to join our clients international portfolios.

London | Hybrid - 3 days in office
£27,000 + 10% bonus
Lots of opportunities for international travel and career development!

About Our Client:
Our client is an international business specialising in delivering high-quality live and digital events across a wide range of sectors, including Energy, Transport, Internet Retailing, Life Sciences, and Defence. They connect decision-makers with innovative solutions, providing networking, marketing, and information platforms for mature and emerging markets worldwide.

The Opportunity:
Our client is seeking an Operations Executive to join their events team. The role primarily involves organising small events and supporting medium-to-large conferences and exhibitions across multiple sectors. This is a hands-on, hybrid role with opportunities for international travel and exposure to a broad range of event operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise small events, including conferences, table-top exhibitions, dinners, and meetings from conception to completion, with guidance from a manager.
• Support the delivery of medium and large conferences and exhibitions across the business.
• Assist with virtual events, including platform setup, speaker liaison, design features, and live-stream coordination.
• Manage exhibitor and sponsor logistics to ensure all packages are delivered as sold.
• Prepare and communicate detailed technical manuals for exhibitors, with managerial support.
• Liaise with speakers, ensuring smooth delivery of conference programmes.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for staff and speakers within pre-set budgets.
• Support budget management, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation under manager guidance.
• Work with suppliers to manage signage, AV, catering, and sponsored items.
• Assist with health and safety compliance and related documentation.
• Support post-event evaluation and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and take part in business-wide working groups.
• Build strong relationships with customers, ensuring excellent service to exhibitors and delegates.
• Undertake any ad hoc administrative or operational tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Behaviour:

• Some experience in conferences and exhibitions desirable.
• Organised, methodical, and able to manage time effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage with a wide range of people.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.
• Customer-focused mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable embracing new technology and IT systems.
• Able to work calmly under pressure and willing to work long hours or weekends when required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary benchmarked against the industry.
• 25 days' holiday annually plus your birthday off.
• Wellbeing perks including gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, volunteer days, and Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions.
• Private healthcare.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Company off-sites and team social events.

Apply below today to proceed your application!

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