Senior Operations Executive - Commercial

Law Business Research Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research company in Greater London is looking for a Senior Operations Executive to manage and deliver first-class B2B events and conferences. In this role, you will be responsible for venue negotiations, effective communication with various departments, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of proven experience in the events sector, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to grow and make an impact.

Benefits

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

A day off for your birthday

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

£350 annual wellbeing allowance

Puregym access

Generous parental leave

Company socials

Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in managing B2B events.
• Proven track record of delivering successful conferences.
• Strong ability to work to tight targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research suitable venues for conferences and events.
• Negotiate contracts for venues and events.
• Produce documentation for events including timelines and checklists.
• Maintain event budgets and records.
• Liaise with external contractors and sponsors.
• Effectively communicate with different departments at LBR.
• Handle issues proactively during events.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Conduct evaluations on events post completion.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively with C-level audience

Ability to train junior members

Managing and delivering first-class B2B events

Job description

Senior Operations Executive

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Description

Why LBR?

An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do.

Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at LBR and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees.

We are happy to share that we have partnered with Business Disability Forum to help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.

We also take our place in this world of ours very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school’s costs.

‘We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.’

Key Responsibilities

• Research suitable conference and social event venues
• Negotiate and contract venues for conferences, dinners, drinks receptions and awards ceremonies, including signing off your own contracts for dinners.
• Produce and file important documentation pertaining to each event, including (but not limited to) timelines, contracts, travel plans, checklists and supplier’s details.
• Determine and keep an accurate record of event spend on each of our events.
• Liaise with external contractors and sponsors.
• Negotiate and execute partner agreements and venue contracts.
• Demonstrate effective communication with sales, editorial, sponsorship, production and other LBR departments.
• Take responsibility for handling issues and troubleshooting any problems, both from the office and onsite.
• Assist and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Conduct pre and post event evaluations with team members and report on findings.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Highly organised, and an ability to work to tight targets and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build rapport.
• Ability to communicate effectively with C-level audience.
• Ability to train junior members of the team.
• At least 3 years’ experience and proven track record of managing and delivering first‑class paid delegate B2B events and conferences.

Benefits

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

Start of employment:

• Eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A day off for your birthday

After 3 months employment:

• Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)

After 4 months employment:

• Life assurance

After probation:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
• Puregym access
• Perks at work platform access

After 1 year service:

• Private healthcare

Additional Perks:

• Company socials
• Access to Employee Affinity Networks
• Mentoring scheme
• Volunteering Day
• Mortgage Advice
• Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
• Generous parental leave

We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.

At Law Business Research, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results.

Our fast‑paced journey to becoming a global technology‑driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence, providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive.

By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.