Operations & Events Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
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SKILLS

Event Logistics Management Project Management Operations Optimization Team Management Communication Skills Problem Solving Attention to Detail Excel Proficiency

FULL DESCRIPTION

Operations & Events Lead

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (also known as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is seeking an Operations & Events Lead to work closely with the CEO and scale the business. This hybrid role is based in east London.

About us

We're the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a learning solutions business for all things marketing technology. We offer martech digital courses, events and resources. We are based in east London in a vibrant, dog-friendly, free beer providing work space, with a super passionate team. While we have a great office in the hub of London a mix of remote and in office working will be the new norm post the pandemic. All arms of our business are growing fast, and we are looking for a operations & events lead to work closely with the CEO to scale to the next level.

About the role

The primary duties centre around optimising operations and processes.

  • Management (10%) - You will manage a number of direct reports as well as leading team training and coaching.
  • Events logistics management (40%) - Manage logistics of all events, physical and digital, from budget management, sponsor relations, venue sourcing and management, supplier selection and relations - AV/Catering/Merchandise and anything in between.
  • Client project delivery (10%) - Manage client campaign project delivery; task assignment, timings and liaison with the customer directly to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Project management (10%) - Drive key company projects or initiatives across the team.
  • Team ways of working (15%) - Lead daily team stand ups, sprint planning and retrospectives. Review, optimise and document all team workflows and communication processes.
  • Reporting (5%) - Creating and updating OKRs and KPI dashboards.
  • Support for the CEO & administration (10%) - Carry out other support duties as necessary, which may include tasks such as book keeping, process documentation, pitch deck updates, diary management, contract review, follow up calls, etc.
  • Recruitment (Adhoc) - Lead hiring processes: drafting & posting job descriptions, outlining an interview process, and screening candidates.

About you

  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Problem solving mindset
  • Solid communication skills
  • Good leadership skills
  • Solid interpersonal and presenting skills
  • Crunchy in decision making & communication
  • Strong project management skills
  • An obsession with operational efficiency
  • Personable and empathetic
  • Pragmatic
  • Self-motivated & focused
  • Meticulous & highly organised
  • Inquisitive
  • A love to learn
  • A hands on 'doer', not afraid to get your hands dirty
  • Flexible and adaptable to varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the company and its staff members

About your experience

  • Strong events management experience.
  • Proficient in excel.
  • 7+ Years in operations management, project management and/or events management.

Contact

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE | Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | LinkedIn: LXA | AntiCon

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