Event Operations Manager

Stadium Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization seeks an Event Operations Manager to enhance their operations team based in Coventry, UK. The role involves overseeing event management, traffic coordination, and team development while traveling to various events across the country. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the events industry and exceptional leadership skills. Join a growing team focused on safety and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Mileage paid for travel

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working in the events industry.
• Experience in traffic management within the events sector.
• UK Driving licence & Car required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of all events.
• Manage various teams including Stewarding and Traffic Management.
• Develop operational plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Event Management

Traffic Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

L4 in Spectator Safety

Job description

• Location: Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job title: Event Operations Manager

Location: Must be able to commute within 30 miles of Coventry Midlands (role requiring nationwide travel)

Contract type: Permanent Full Time

Hours of work: 40 hours per week the hours of work will be flexible to meet with the business demands and will often include weekend and evenings.

Who are we…?

Stadium serves its clients with one goal in mind – keeping people safe. This is a goal we consistently achieve through the three key parts of our business: Event Services, Training, and temporary Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM). We tailor all three of these services to our clients’ wishes, which range from football clubs and music festivals through to local authorities.

Due to our expansion, we are looking for an outstanding Event Operations Manager, with a proven track record, to join our current operations team. This post would be midlands based at our head office in Coventryhowever travel to events across the UK would be required especially to Everton, Burnley, Wigan, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Derby. We are a business that has grown over the last few years with no view to stop there. The ideal candidate must be very hands on and not afraid to roll up their sleeves. seen as an exceptional leader of teams of all levels and skill sets.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• To oversee the daily running of all of our events, including but not limited to football clubs.
• Management of Stewarding, Traffic Management, SIA Security, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation & Event Parking Operations.
• Developing our team of Operations Coordinators, supervisors and overall teams at each site
• working very closely with our recruitment, staffing and training teams to ensure the right number and calibre of staff are deployed at each venue.
• Working closely with all of our clients both old and new. In developing new and existing business.
• Developing and implementing operational plans and risk assessments.
• Working closely with the finance department to ensure all budgets are met

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, qualifications and skills;

• 5 years of experience working in the events industry
• Experience of working in the traffic management in the events industry
• Ability to communicate with clients up to Safety Officer/ Event Manager level
• World class organisation and strategic planning skills
• Excellent management and development skills
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and a collaborative working environment
• L4 in Spectator Safety would be an advantage
• Must have UK Driving licence & Car (mileage paid)

If you would like to be considered for this position please apply today!