OPERATIONS MANAGER - OUTDOOR EVENTS

THE COMPANY

A longstanding force in its specialised industry, this company have been going from strength to strength for over 200 years and have built an Events and Shows Division like no other. Leading the creation and implementation of some of the largest, most well-known and successful outdoor industry shows this team offer a vibrant and inclusive culture as well as the opportunity to be involved in something really exciting. With ongoing and extensive investment within the sector over the coming years they will be bringing more and more people together through the power of events and making some of the most significant changes in history!

THE ROLE

Taking the lead of the planning and implementation of operations for two of the company's main shows the Operations Manager's responsibilities will include:

-Leading the planning of large scale shows from an operation and logistical perspective
-Preparing project timelines and managing resourcing
-Coordinating large teams of external contractors
-Working with various internal departments
-Organising the build of temporary infrastructure
-Driving key stakeholder liaison with the likes of councils, blue light services, licensing authorities, etc.
-Implementing all health & safety process and leading SAG meetings
-Overseeing the operational, logistical and build/de-rig process onsite
-Planning and reviewing budgets
-Managing the Deputy Operations Manager

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced event professional with a background of operations management on large scale outdoor events. Experience of managing complex builds, having exemplary Health & Safety knowledge and managing a range of 3rd party contractors/stakeholders (in particular councils, blue light services, etc.) is a must. Any experience in people management would be beneficial.
In return you will have the opportunity to work on some truly large scale and exciting projects as part of a young, creative and energetic team.

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