Explore exciting event operations job opportunities. Event operations roles involve planning, coordinating, and executing events, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently. These positions require strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage logistics and resources effectively. Event operations professionals handle various tasks, from venue selection and vendor management to budgeting and on-site coordination.223 Event Operations jobs in the United Kingdom
Event Operations Manager
Richmond, London
RELX INC
Posted 12 days ago
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About our team
RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.
About the role
We're looking for an O perations Manager to lead the delivery of multiple UK and international events each year. You'll work closely with the Operations and Exhibition Directors to manage all on-site activities, infrastructure, budgets, and Health & Safety compliance-ensuring smooth execution and high customer satisfaction. Based in Richmond with the RX UK Operations team, you'll need strong project management and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders. We value curiosity, initiative, a problem-solving mindset, and the humility to ask for help when needed.
Responsibilities
+ Act as the main point of contact for exhibitors, contractors, venue staff, and RX UK teams regarding all on-site activities
+ Oversee the creation and distribution of exhibitor manuals and other relevant documentation
+ Collaborate with the Event Director to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations
+ Review and approve stand designs
+ Manage and optimize floor plan layouts to ensure maximum space yield and efficiency
+ Attend and manage events at both UK and international venues
+ Conduct site visits and oversee on-site exhibition organization, requiring frequent travel
Requirements
+ Proven experience in Operations Management within the exhibition or events industry
+ Strong relationship-building skills, with sensitivity to working across different cultures
+ Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from planning through execution
+ Experience in managing direct reports and leading operational teams
+ Possession of an IOSH Managing Safely Certificate (or equivalent)
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
About the Business
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.
About the role
We're looking for an O perations Manager to lead the delivery of multiple UK and international events each year. You'll work closely with the Operations and Exhibition Directors to manage all on-site activities, infrastructure, budgets, and Health & Safety compliance-ensuring smooth execution and high customer satisfaction. Based in Richmond with the RX UK Operations team, you'll need strong project management and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders. We value curiosity, initiative, a problem-solving mindset, and the humility to ask for help when needed.
Responsibilities
+ Act as the main point of contact for exhibitors, contractors, venue staff, and RX UK teams regarding all on-site activities
+ Oversee the creation and distribution of exhibitor manuals and other relevant documentation
+ Collaborate with the Event Director to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations
+ Review and approve stand designs
+ Manage and optimize floor plan layouts to ensure maximum space yield and efficiency
+ Attend and manage events at both UK and international venues
+ Conduct site visits and oversee on-site exhibition organization, requiring frequent travel
Requirements
+ Proven experience in Operations Management within the exhibition or events industry
+ Strong relationship-building skills, with sensitivity to working across different cultures
+ Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from planning through execution
+ Experience in managing direct reports and leading operational teams
+ Possession of an IOSH Managing Safely Certificate (or equivalent)
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
About the Business
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
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Event Operations Manager
London, London
The Executives in Sport Group
Posted today
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Event Operations Manager – Mass Participation Events Do you have a passion for mass participation events? This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven event operations expertise and a passion for adventure to play a key role in one of the UK’s most respected mass participation organisers. Executives in Sport Group are partnering with one of the leading organisers of endurance and adventure events in the UK and internationally to help appoint a new Event Operations Manager . The Role You’ll support the operations team in planning and delivering a portfolio of mass participation events across the UK. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be immersed in the action alongside colleagues, suppliers, crew, and volunteers to ensure everything runs smoothly. Key responsibilities include Assisting with the planning and delivery of UK-wide mass participation events Coordinating event logistics, infrastructure, routes, and permissions Supporting health & safety processes, risk assessments, and event documentation Liaising with suppliers and contributing to cost management Helping to refine operational systems, playbooks, and kit management What We’re Looking For Experience in event operations, ideally in mass participation, endurance events, or other large-scale formats. Proven ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines A team player who communicates clearly and thrives in fast-paced environments Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and documentation Passion for large-scale events and a love for the outdoors If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV. We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be. All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers. (Please copy and paste in to your browser) Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.
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Event Operations Controller
Macclesfield, North West
LaplandUK
Posted today
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ABOUT LAPLANDUK LaplandUK is based on two Original Stories Written by Mike & Alison Battle 'The Untold Story of Father Christmas' & 'The Secrets of the Christmas Elves'. LaplandUK is an immersive, theatrical experience based on an original adaptation, centred around a child’s fleeting belief in Father Christmas. Putting families at the centre of the storyline, the 4/4.5-hour experience allows families to explore an ancient Elven civilisation through a magical world of storytelling that fuses the spectacle of a filmset with the performance of theatre. ROLE OVERVIEW The small team of FC Controllers manage the guest flow of ‘FC Land’, an area of Lapland where guests journey through a magical Woodland Walk, encounter reindeers and characters. This part of the experience culminates in a personalised audience with Father Christmas. The Controllers are the driving force behind an efficient operation, using our bespoke system to allocate guests to available Father Christmas visit slots and ensure that team members are working effectively and efficiently to ensure that guest throughput targets are met. Your role is to ensure families pass through the meetings across different cabins in both a timely and positive manner. The FC Controller will be responsible for increasing throughput using CCTV, for a number of cabins which simultaneously see thousands of guests pass through every season. This role would be a great fit for individuals with 2 years experience in operations/visitor attractions/control centres/dispatch where they have managed capacity and crowd flows. The ideal candidate will have worked in an operations control background, and be familiar with understanding graphs and data for throughput. RESPONSIBILITIES OPERATIONS Manage a safe and best-in-class ‘FC Land’ operation Monitor CCTV to ensure that guest flow, staff movements and allocation of guests to available Father Christmas visit slots are efficient Use our bespoke system ‘Harmony’ to monitor visit statistics and manage the allocation of guests to available visit slots. Drive and improve efficiency when ‘completed visit’ statistics fall behind targets Work under pressure within the Operations Control hub of the area, ensuring that any risks to the operational delivery of the area are managed effectively. Ensure consistent and accurate daily reporting of operational ‘FC Land’ KPI’s to Head Office and the wider Lapland operations teams. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Essential Experience: Minimum one year working in live entertainment, event operations, visitor attraction operations or control centre operations. Working knowledge of best Health and Safety practices. Experience using radio communications Desirable Experience: An understanding of back of house ticketing systems. Experience working in a control room environment A basic knowledge of KPI and customer insight data (e.g. dashboards, surveying and mystery shoppers). Where is Lapland? Lapland Manchester is based at Congleton Road, Siddington, Macclesfield, SK11 9JY Key Dates: PAID TRAINING: Your training plan will vary depending on your role. Training will take place on select dates between the end of October 2025 and the beginning of November 2025. LIVE EVENT: In 2025 Lapland Manchester will run from Sunday 9th November – Wednesday 24th December. Benefits Hourly pay of £14.50 per hour, plus holiday pay paid at the end of contract £50 per working day subsidy Free hot meal per day Free unlimited coffee, tea and soft drinks 20% discount in LaplandUK retail shops on selected dates Complimentary staff shuttle bus from local train station direct to site
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Event Operations Manager
London, London
COREcruitment Ltd
Posted today
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Event Operations Manager, London, £35,000 Overtime I am working with a well-established event catering company, who are looking for an experienced and hands-on Event Operations Manager to oversee a wide range of events in some of London’s most beautiful historic venues and gardens. About the role: Lead and deliver events from private dinners to large weddings and corporate functions Manage and motivate event staff, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism Liaise with clients and venues to ensure smooth delivery and excellent customer experience Oversee event setup and breakdown, including equipment handling and logistics Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times About you: Proven experience running events and managing teams Excellent problem-solving and client-facing skills Comfortable with manual handling and event setups Full, clean UK driving licence, confident driving a van Willing to obtain a personal licence to serve alcohol if not already held
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Event Operations Manager
London, London
COREcruitment Ltd
Posted today
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Event Operations Manager, London, £35,000 Overtime I am working with a well-established event catering company, who are looking for an experienced and hands-on Event Operations Manager to oversee a wide range of events in some of London’s most beautiful historic venues and gardens. About the role: Lead and deliver events from private dinners to large weddings and corporate functions Manage and motivate event staff, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism Liaise with clients and venues to ensure smooth delivery and excellent customer experience Oversee event setup and breakdown, including equipment handling and logistics Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times About you: Proven experience running events and managing teams Excellent problem-solving and client-facing skills Comfortable with manual handling and event setups Full, clean UK driving licence, confident driving a van Willing to obtain a personal licence to serve alcohol if not already held
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Event Operations Manager
RunThrough
Posted today
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JOB TITLE: Event Operations Manager START DATE: ASAP JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work) SALARY: £30k – 34k (Depending on experience) Bonus scheme HOLIDAY: 25 days holiday bank holidays BASED: Hersham, Surrey KT12 3PW (travel is involved for events) TYPE OF WORK: Events/Office-based/Remote working EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 2 years event management experience How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to About Us: RunThrough is the UK's largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, dedicated to delivering exceptional running experiences and fostering a vibrant community of runners. We are in an extremely exciting period of growth, with over 300 events planned and 400,000 entrants expected in 2025. As we expand our reach and continue to build our team, we are looking for a passionate Operations Manager to join us on this exciting journey. The Role: We are looking for someone with a keen interest for running and events to join a passionate and growing company. Job description: As Event Operations Manager, you will be working directly with our event management team to deliver cutting-edge and professional mass-participation running events across the UK. You shall complete the daily tasks of event management to include, but not restricted to event planning and documentation, venue management, and ensuring high-standards are maintained in relation to the preparation and delivery of events. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Event Delivery: - Collaborate with the event team to plan and execute events - Assist in setting up, managing, and dismantling event sites, ensuring that all elements meet our high standards. - Support with the delivery of events as a Course team lead on event days - Riding a lead bike ahead of the lead runners on event days - Interacting with the wider running community to enhance reputation and engagement - Active participation in debriefs after events Venue Management: - Maintain and develop relationships with venues, councils, traffic management contractors etc - Create and update event management plans, risk assessments, planning and briefing documents - Complete relevant event applications, e.g. road closure applications - Lead team planning and briefing meetings - Overall responsibility for planning and briefing documents to ensure consistency across the board Person Specification: - The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in live events, an interest in running/sport and be a fast learner. - They will be comfortable speaking to people from different industries, building relationships and developing relationships with new and existing stakeholders. Essential: - Able to work to strict deadlines and calm under pressure - Excellent written and spoken communication skills - Strong time management skills - Ability to carry out manual tasks - Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects - Passion for delivering faultless events with a customer-centric focus - Willing to work on weekends on a rota basis (average of 2 weekends per month) - Full UK Manual Driving Licence and willing to drive a van - Keen eye for detail - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience, preferred) Desirable: - Experience working live events - Keen interest in and knowledge of running and sport - Experience of managing a small team - Previous experience driving a van - Personable and confident in social situations - Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills. - Ability to work independently and remotely during the week BENEFITS - Free entry to races, and discounts for your friends & family - Enhanced Parental Leave - Access to wellbeing platform - Flexible working arrangements - Hybrid Working, Flexible Hours - Free personalised running coaching - Discounts available from our Partners - Free RunThrough Kit and discount codes available - Free membership to the RunThrough Run Club - a place where you can meet and train with other members of the community - Regular team socials including group runs - Bi-annual company socials & away days - Opportunities to travel & work at events globally RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Event Operations Manager
London, London
The Executives in Sport Group
Posted today
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Event Operations Manager – Mass Participation Events Do you have a passion for mass participation events? This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven event operations expertise and a passion for adventure to play a key role in one of the UK’s most respected mass participation organisers. Executives in Sport Group are partnering with one of the leading organisers of endurance and adventure events in the UK and internationally to help appoint a new Event Operations Manager . The Role You’ll support the operations team in planning and delivering a portfolio of mass participation events across the UK. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be immersed in the action alongside colleagues, suppliers, crew, and volunteers to ensure everything runs smoothly. Key responsibilities include Assisting with the planning and delivery of UK-wide mass participation events Coordinating event logistics, infrastructure, routes, and permissions Supporting health & safety processes, risk assessments, and event documentation Liaising with suppliers and contributing to cost management Helping to refine operational systems, playbooks, and kit management What We’re Looking For Experience in event operations, ideally in mass participation, endurance events, or other large-scale formats. Proven ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines A team player who communicates clearly and thrives in fast-paced environments Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and documentation Passion for large-scale events and a love for the outdoors If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV. We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be. All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers. (Please copy and paste in to your browser) Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.
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Event Operations Manager
COREcruitment Ltd
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Event Operations Manager, London, £35,000 + Overtime
I am working with a well-established event catering company, who are looking for an experienced and hands-on Event Operations Manager to oversee a wide range of events in some of London’s most beautiful historic venues and gardens.
About the role:
- Lead and deliver events from private dinners to large weddings and corporate functions
- Manage and motivate event staff, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism
- Liaise with clients and venues to ensure smooth delivery and excellent customer experience
- Oversee event setup and breakdown, including equipment handling and logistics
- Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times
About you:
- Proven experience running events and managing teams
- Excellent problem-solving and client-facing skills
- Comfortable with manual handling and event setups
- Full, clean UK driving licence, confident driving a van
- Willing to obtain a personal licence to serve alcohol if not already held
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Event Operations Manager
London, London
The Executives in Sport Group
Posted 1 day ago
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Event Operations Manager – Mass Participation Events
Do you have a passion for mass participation events?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven event operations expertise and a passion for adventure to play a key role in one of the UK’s most respected mass participation organisers.
Executives in Sport Group are partnering with one of the leading organisers of endurance and adventure events in the UK and internationally to help appoint a new Event Operations Manager .
The Role
You’ll support the operations team in planning and delivering a portfolio of mass participation events across the UK. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be immersed in the action alongside colleagues, suppliers, crew, and volunteers to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Key responsibilities include
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of UK-wide mass participation events
- Coordinating event logistics, infrastructure, routes, and permissions
- Supporting health & safety processes, risk assessments, and event documentation
- Liaising with suppliers and contributing to cost management
- Helping to refine operational systems, playbooks, and kit management
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in event operations, ideally in mass participation, endurance events, or other large-scale formats.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines
- A team player who communicates clearly and thrives in fast-paced environments
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and documentation
- Passion for large-scale events and a love for the outdoors
If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.
We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be. All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers.
(Please copy and paste in to your browser)
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.
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Event Operations Manager
London, London
COREcruitment Ltd
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Event Operations Manager, London, £35,000 + Overtime
I am working with a well-established event catering company, who are looking for an experienced and hands-on Event Operations Manager to oversee a wide range of events in some of London’s most beautiful historic venues and gardens.
About the role:
- Lead and deliver events from private dinners to large weddings and corporate functions
- Manage and motivate event staff, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism
- Liaise with clients and venues to ensure smooth delivery and excellent customer experience
- Oversee event setup and breakdown, including equipment handling and logistics
- Maintain food hygiene and safety standards at all times
About you:
- Proven experience running events and managing teams
- Excellent problem-solving and client-facing skills
- Comfortable with manual handling and event setups
- Full, clean UK driving licence, confident driving a van
- Willing to obtain a personal licence to serve alcohol if not already held
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