Operations Manager

Operations Manager - B2B Events

£40,000 - £48,000 + 20% Bonus

Leading Global Events business seeks experienced Events Manager to lead across a number of US based conferences and exhibitions.

Our client's world leading events bring scale, knowledge and gravitas to promote innovation and technology that changes people's lives.

Spanning solar, ed tech, payments, e-commerce, life sciences and aviation, our client organises and hosts the very best b2b events around.

About the role:

As Operations Manager, you'll take full responsibility for planning and delivering a portfolio of live events.

You will manage end-to-end logistics, build strong supplier and venue relationships, ensure exhibitor and sponsor packages are fulfilled, and deliver events on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

This role requires project ownership, multitasking, and a commitment to operational excellence. International travel to events required - Europe and US!

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the planning and delivery of multiple events
• Create floorplans and manage venue logistics
• Oversee H&S compliance, risk assessments and build schedules
• Manage suppliers, contractors and fulfilment of commercial packages
• Collaborate with internal teams on timelines and deliverables
• Manage budgets and track gross profit margins
• Oversee exhibitor and speaker communication processes
• Troubleshoot onsite issues and lead operational delivery

Profile of Candidate:

• Experience managing end-to-end event delivery - ideally conferences / exhibitions
• Experience running US events is a major advantage!
• Experience with US suppliers and venues highly advantageous
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Confident budget tracking and financial awareness
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure
• Ability to coach and support junior team members

Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities.

We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs.

Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.