About the job
At Clarion Events, our employees are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST, which shape our work across our diverse exhibitions and conferences.
If you resonate with our values and wish to join a thriving, innovative, and creative global organization, we would love to hear from you!
The Opportunity:
We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity within the Confex Operations team for an Operations Manager. This pivotal role will focus on the operational management and delivery of conferences and exhibitions, particularly within our EnergyNet portfolio, which is dedicated to advancing energy initiatives in Africa. Our events span across Europe, the Middle East, America, and Africa.
The successful candidate will possess a proven track record in executing high-quality events and will thrive in high-pressure situations within a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail.
This position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and primarily office-based work, with on-site responsibilities during events, including international travel and some weekend and evening commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the operational execution of 4-6 events across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and America from initial conception to final delivery.
- Manage event operations budgets, including future planning and forecasting to meet budgetary expectations.
- Work closely with the Portfolio Director on operational strategies for each event.
- Develop event timelines and delegate tasks to team members as necessary.
- Source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with venues and key contractors.
- Possess a thorough understanding of venue contracts and relevant terms and conditions.
- Collaborate with the event team on production, marketing, sales, and finance to ensure comprehensive awareness of all event components.
- Produce and communicate detailed technical information for exhibitors, including the creation of an exhibitor manual.
- Ensure the delivery and fulfillment of all sponsorship and exhibitor packages as sold by the portfolios.
- Design and manage floor plans, event signage, and show guides.
- Oversee health and safety considerations, compiling comprehensive health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and Construction Phase Plans.
- Conduct post-show evaluations for continuous improvement.
- Participate in training courses as directed by your Line Manager.
- Collaborate with other operations teams and engage in working groups across the organization.
- Be available for international travel.
- Exhibit flexibility to accommodate varying schedules.