THE COMPANY

A longstanding force in its specialised industry, this company have been going from strength to strength for over 200 years and have built an Events and Shows Division like no other. Leading the creation and implementation of some of the largest, most well-known and successful outdoor industry shows this team offer a vibrant and inclusive culture as well as the opportunity to be involved in something really exciting. With ongoing and extensive investment within the sector over the coming years they will be bringing more and more people together through the power of events and making some of the most significant changes in history!

THE ROLE

Supporting across the planning and implementation of operations for one of the company's main shows the Deputy Operations Manager's responsibilities will include:

-Assisting in the planning of large scale shows from an operational and logistical perspective
-Working to project timelines
-Liaising with and organising large teams of contracts
-Working with various internal departments
-Organising and managing the site offices during delivery
-Compiling key documentation such as the exhibitor manual
-Taking the lead on selected smaller projects within the show
-Generating floor plans and health & safety documentation
-Taking responsibility for budget lines
-Providing overall administrative support to the Operations Manager
-Supporting with implementation and delivery onsite during live days

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for a self-motivated and driven event professional with a background of operations support on large scale exhibition or trade show style events. Experience dealing with contractors, managing floorplans and taking responsibility for budget lines would all be very beneficial. Any experience in the use of CAD would also be advantageous but is not essential.

In return you will have the opportunity to work on some truly large scale and exciting projects as part of a creative and energetic team.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.