Head of Event Operations
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Own the operational standard of 10 European private equity conferences annually by managing end-to-end execution, including venue selection, supplier negotiation, and on-site team coordination. Source, compare, and contract vendors for branding and logistics while maintaining positive relationships and managing budgets. Plan sponsored VIP events, lunches, and dinners; coordinate with venue staff; and provide on-site support to ensure smooth operations. Manage a 40-person volunteer organization through hiring, training, and supervision. Track internal queries, maintain inventory sheets, and quality-check design assets such as banners and signage. Work onsite Monday to Friday in London with a flexible start date.
Required Qualifications
- UK work permit
- Have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what they do
- Possess and unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency
- Take ownership of everything they do
- Are proactive
- Follow through on commitments
- Are curious about people
- Love to speak
- Build and nurture relations
- Are an excellent communicator
- Especially verbally
- Especially in writing
- Are well-organised
- Display the ability to structure and prioritise their work
- The role is onsite Monday to Friday
- Based in our office 4 minute walk from London Victoria Station
Desired Qualifications
- Have experience in a start-up
- Both your work and the results are highly tangible and matter to the business
- Work closely with our high performing team
- Work closely with the CEO and founder of our company
- Have a track record of promoting internally
- Boost your interpersonal skills
- Boost your research skills
- Boost your organisation skills
- Boost your outreach skills
- Boost your project management skills
- Experience and training
- Joining our conferences overseas
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