Event Operations Executive

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-tobe-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business. We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets. 

About the Role

We're looking for a dynamic Event Operations Executive to join our team. You'll play a crucial role in supporting our Operations Managers to deliver exceptional events across Europe.

As an organized and self-motivated individual, you'll thrive on working independently to meet deadlines and targets. You'll also contribute to streamlining our operational processes across various European event verticals.

What You'll Do

Operational Responsibilities

• Create and manage event-specific project plans
• Handle purchase orders and budget tracking
• Manage floor plans and address exhibitor queries
• Coordinate schedules for catering, electrics, furniture, signage, and staffing
• Design simple system-built feature areas
• Deliver operational sponsorship elements in collaboration with our sales team
• Manage temporary staff, including briefings and onsite inductions
• Liaise with internal teams, venues, contractors, suppliers, and exhibitors
• Contribute to post-event reports and analysis
• Manage pre-show logistics, including equipment ordering and onsite team welfare
• Produce onsite documentation under senior guidance
• Assist with operational exhibitor queries

Team Support

• Attend and document meetings as needed
• Arrange travel and accommodation within budget
• Adhere to company H&S, Security & Sustainability guidelines
• Help implement Service Level Agreements
• Support the team with additional tasks as required

Who You Are

You bring:

• At least two years of experience in an Operations Executive role
• Knowledge of the events industry, venues, and contractors
• A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate needs
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus)
• Willingness to travel and work across European time zones

What We Value

We're looking for someone who:

• Stays calm under pressure and focuses on customer needs
• Thinks ahead and solves problems creatively
• Brings a positive attitude and works well in a team
• Pays close attention to detail

At Informa, we champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. If you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!

Alongside a competitive salary, Informa also offers the following employee benefits:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 24 days annual leave, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Get three for one: A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Stay well: Use FiscFree to purchase a gym subscription or a new bike with tax benefits.
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.  At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.  

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