Event Operations Manager - City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom - Delinian

    Delinian
    Delinian City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Events Operations & Rewards Manager


    As the Event Operations & Awards Manager you will be an experienced events manager who can confidently manage end-to-end delivery of two awards ceremonies of 500+ people as well as conference and exhibitions in the event schedule.

    You will have complete end-to-end delivery from launching the awards campaign via a portal, managing the judging process, adhering to Delinian Awards policies, operational management, including full budgetary control whilst maximising profitability.

    Managing end-to-end delivery of allocated events and awards ceremonies of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies


    • Working with the procured suppliers to significantly improve the experience for our commercial clients and attendees at the events.
    • Compile relevant information for clients to include, but not limited to, clear instructions on submitting required materials to us, access times on the day of the event, venue information.
    • Sponsor fulfilment for awards and events
    • Creation and implementation of event signage and other collateral and materials
    • Organise staffing plans and requirements for each event to include task allocation, travel and accommodation booking.
    • Ensuring that all health and safety procedures for our events are in line with current legislation.
    • Designing and managing floor plans and space requirements for each event
    • Executing awards event delivery - with end-to-end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and onsite experience.
    • Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment.
    • Manage events onsite including running briefings and management of onsite staff and vendors.
    • Event team - sales, production, marketing, customer services, editorial
    • Delinian specialists - legal, risk, data protection, security, compliance
    • Extensive experience managing awards and a wide range of stakeholders, from judges to creation of submission portal, engaging hosts and writing scripts.
    • Proven track record in the successful strategic, operational, and financial planning and delivery of awards and conferences and exhibitions
    • White glove experience for clients and customers implementation
    • Led and implemented ESG and I&D initiatives for events and awards.
    • Proven experience in managing compliance and roll out risk policies and documentation affecting international events and awards.
    • Self-motivator and motivating the team to achieve deadlines for all aspects of awards and events.
    • Able to demonstrate that you have worked with research/editorial teams/event teams to develop effective processes.
    • Experience of using table planning/ floor planning software
    Foreign language


    • Project managing events/projects and teams in other departments.
    • Curious with an active interest in monitoring industry trends and other events to inspire new ways to improve our event delivery.
    • Experience using Cvent, Salesforce and NetSuite are desirable but not essential.
    • A willingness to travel and preparedness to work late shift/overnight on occasion.
    • Ability to own and follow-through on projects required and issues raised.
    • Agile and adaptable
    • You will receive a competitive salary as well as other benefits, including pension, private medical insurance, paid holidays and other discretionary gifted days.
    • Access to LinkedIn learning for continual personal development opportunities
    • We offer hybrid working arrangements (with attendance in the office a minimum of once a week) and place a strong emphasis on a good work/life balance.
    Delinian is a global B2B information-services business. Delinian's brands provide actionable data, analysis, intelligence and access in markets where information and convening market participants are valued.

    Delinian provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.