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EVENT OPERATIONS MANAGER***
Do you have a genuine passion for Event Operations, sustainability and the desire to work for a 'game changing' business which offers sustainable, reusable solutions for festivals, sports stadia, music venues and arenas... if the answer is yes then read on...
The purpose of the Event Operations Manager is to manage the onsite reusable product operational programme and be the main point of contact onsite for a range of customers in the sports, music & festival sectors. There are 2 openings available, 1 based in the South of the UK the other in the Midlands. This role will suit someone with previous experience of people-management within multi-site or standalone operational venues. It's a 'hands on' role requiring a 'can do' attitude.
Salary £36-40K depending on experience + Bonus +25 days holiday+bank holidays, company work vehicle, Laptop/office equipment
Key responsibilities for the Event Operations Manager include,

Managing the reusable product programme on-site at venues in and around your area requiring travel within your region
Manage and lead the reusable product Supervisor and team onsite during events
Liaise & communicate effectively with the onsite venue operations team ensuring that the agreed service is effectively delivered
Fully Manage the team ensuring that all reusable products are collected during the event, sorted, and stored ready for collection and return to the wash facilities
Manage and be the point of contact for the delivery of clean and collection of dirty reusable products by the logistics team
Ensure that all site documentation & event reporting is accurately completed
Ensure all on site & company Health & Safety requirements are met and complied with
Work within the team cross country to provide management support at designated events during gaps within the schedule if requiredThe ideal Events Operations Manager will need the following,

Experience in people management either in multi-site or standalone operational venues
Experience of working for a major UK contract caterer in an operational role desirable
Experience in the Events industry would be advantageous
Good standard level of education
Confident IT and numeracy skills essential
Excellent verbal/written communication skills essential
Forklift/Telehandler licence useful (training can be provided)
Full UK driving licence essential with flexibility to travel to multiple sites within your region
An interest in sustainability and environmental issues
Previous project management experience useful
Ability to lead a team by example and set exemplary working practices onsiteThis is a great opportunity for a well organised, conscientious, hard working Events Operations Manager with a positive attitude. If you're ready to combine your love for events with your commitment to sustainability, we want to hear from you today