Operations Manager

WHO WE ARE:

Great Events by Great People.

We are CloserStill. We run more than 100 marketleading B2B events and gatherings focused on the Business Technologies Healthcare and Future Transport and Infrastructure sectors.

We are committed to excellence and innovation in our business operations and in our brands. Resulting in widespread recognition including numerous accolades and prestigious awards for our events like the London Vet Show and Learning Technologies to Tech Show and DevLearn we were honoured to have been named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for three consecutive years from 2018 to 2020.

But we are nothing without our CloserStillians. We are committed to building an environment for our workforce to excel.

CloserStill Media are looking for an extremely well organised methodical and selfmotivated individual to join our busy Operations team. The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall delivery of a portfolio of exhibitions within agreed budgets and deadlines. They will work as part of the operations team and alongside the sales and marketing teams to ensure the smooth and efficient running of events.

If you can remain calm under pressure have excellent negotiation skills and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role we would love to hear from you.

THE ROLE:

• Ensuring the technical aspects of all events run smoothly
• Management and implementation of internal and external Service Level Agreements
• Budget management making savings where necessary being creative with solutions to budget issues and ensuring the shows do not go over budget
• Negotiation with suppliers to ensure s without compromising on quality
• Coordinate and manage temporary staff both onsite and pre show
• Project planning and scheduling
• Health and Safety management of shows whilst onsite
• Writing Risk Assessments & Fire Risk Assessments for shows
• Liaison with contractors suppliers and exhibitors Employ the highest standards of practice to deliver optimum results at all times

ABOUT YOU:

• At least 3 years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of industry venues and contractors
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Confident team player with a creative and innovative approach
• Budget planning and management
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Effective and motivational leadership experience
• Project management skills
• Customer focused
• IOSH Managing Safety Certificate (desirable)
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Reading and understanding of technical floorplans and stand drawings
• Patient and calm under pressure

• Flexible and adaptable

We do not offer sponsorship for this role

CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age ethnicity religion or beliefs sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status or disability status.