OPERATIONS MANAGER
£COMPETITIVE
GLOUCESTERSHIRE

With continuous growth there has never been a better time to join this exciting event business!

THE COMPANY

Partnering with some of the most iconic large scale event venues, festivals and brands; this forward thinking events company support over 400 of the UKs best events and reach over 15 million people each year. Centred on the provision of on-the-go F&B this company offer varied services across their 5 divisions to deliver enhanced customer experiences for each of their diverse clients. With in-house divisions covering the provision of catering, event bars, full logistics, technologies and concessionaires management; they can offer bespoke, individual solutions or work seamlessly together to provide a full delivery service. Established since 1975 and originating as a family business; this company offers a fantastic culture and they take pride in providing support to develop staff to enable them to be the best they can be.

They are now seeking an Operations Manager to join their team; you will be given the chance to work within a fast paced and exciting environment, as part of a dynamic, close-knit and sociable team.

THE ROLE

Due to ongoing growth they are now looking for an Operations Manager to join the team. Working specifically within their bars division this is a broad role encompassing operational delivery of events and mentoring of a team.

Key responsibilities will include:

*Liaising with client representatives to ensure requirements are understood
*Managing the day to day operational delivery of events
*Developing and circulating an operational plan
*Implementing health & safety procedures and risk assessments
*Conducting the provision of licensing etc. for the event
*Organising logistics for stock, staffing, etc.
*Working closely with other internal departments to ensure successful delivery
*Managing event budgets to ensure profitability
*Leading the operations team by example and mentoring Operations Leads
*Overseeing the successful delivery of events onsite

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates must have experience managing operations in an event-lead industry; ideally from a festival or outdoor events environment however candidates from an AV, production, exhibition design & build or large scale venue environment may also be considered. Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead a team are key attributes for this role. Most importantly we are looking for candidates who are passionate about the outdoor events industry and are keen to progress in a forward thinking business!

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