Senior Event Operations Manager Location: LondonSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + OvertimeContract: Permanent, 45 hours per week About the Role We're looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Event Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a client‑facing role where you'll lead the delivery of high‑end events, working closely with Sales, Events and key clients to ensure every detail is executed flawlessly. What You'll Be Doing

Lead the operational planning and delivery of a wide range of events Manage both FOH and BOH operations to the highest standards Produce detailed event plans and communicate them effectively across teams Brief and lead teams of all sizes on site Oversee service flow, including large‑scale dinners (up to 500+ guests) Attend site visits and tastings with clients and sales teams Manage equipment orders and supplier relationships Ensure all Health & Safety and RAMS documentation is accurate and compliant Build strong relationships with key venues and clients Support recruitment, training and development of team members Contribute to projects that improve efficiency and profitability

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in event operations, ideally at a senior level Strong leadership skills and ability to manage large teams Excellent organisational and communication skills Experience delivering high‑volume, high‑end events Confident client‑facing presence Solid understanding of health & safety within events A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset

Why Join Us?

Work on exciting, large‑scale and premium events Be part of a collaborative and ambitious team Opportunities for career development across the wider group (including international projects) Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Digital GP and wider health‑care benefits for you and your immediate family Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Discounts on food shop with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets Cash rewards on spend

Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

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