Event Operations Executive

• Own the end-to-end delivery of Tech Nation events, including scheduling, budget management, venue sourcing, catering, production, supplier coordination, staff briefings, and on-site management.
• Maintain the central event schedule and ensure our Notion master plan is always up to date.
• Track costs, manage forecasts, and ensure events are delivered within budget.

• For larger events, create and manage detailed project plans with clear expectations, timelines, and deliverables for all stakeholders.
• Lead on supplier sourcing and contract negotiation for venues, AV, catering, staffing, security, and other event needs.

• Collaborate with Programme Leads to develop clear event briefs, supporting them on content development, agendas, speaker requirements, and run-of-show timings.
• Partner with the Marketing team to coordinate guestlists, name badges, dietary requirements, event branding, and photography/videography.
• Work with the Partnerships team to ensure all partner deliverables are fulfilled in line with contractual agreements.

• Contribute to the creative development of events, bringing ideas that elevate the guest experience and increase event value and impact.
• Participate in post-event debriefs and strategic reviews, identifying opportunities to improve processes and experiences.

• You're looking for a role to build on your first couple of years of experience in event operations and take on more responsibility
• You have entrepreneurial drive - you’re creative, resilient, and self-motivated
• You’re proactive, solutions-oriented, and love a challenge
• You’re a collaborative team player who brings energy and positivity to every project
• You’re passionate about tech, startups and innovation (Or keen to learn!)
• You’re a strong communicator, comfortable engaging with senior internal stakeholders, founders, partners, and speakers
• You’re a meticulous planner and can manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail
• You have experience in creating and managing budgets and are confident in sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with suppliers and vendors

• Around 2 years of hands-on experience in event operations or event management
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Strong knowledge of UK venues and suppliers
• Able to work early mornings and weekday evenings on event days
• Happy to travel internationally occasionally if required (not guaranteed)
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the Tech ecosystem in the UK is an advantage but not essential
• Driving licence is a bonus but not essential
• The right to work in the UK

• Competitive salary based on experience, with an annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days contractual annual leave
• Enhanced discretionary leave provision, including an additional day off for your birthday and leave between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Option to work remotely anywhere in the world for 3 weeks/year (1 week at Easter and 2 weeks during July/August)
• Health insurance, with the option to add dependents
• Life Insurance
• AIG Smart Health access including online GP access and mental health support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive pension provision
• Perkbox membership with generous points allocation for day-to-day purchases
• Learning and development annual allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lunch 1x/week, office snacks, and regular team drinks
• Quarterly team activities and annual team day out
• Access to the Founders Forum Group network of businesses and wider tech ecosystem

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