Event Operation Specialist
Company: Major Global Tech Company Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Contract Duration: 6 months (FTC) Salary: Approx. £66,500
About the Role Join a global Community Experience team dedicated to driving employee sentiment across major international hubs. As an Event Operation Specialist, you will provide extra support at two of our largest EMEA sites following recent employee pulse surveys. You will manage the workload through our busiest time of year, running from September into the new year. This role offers a unique value proposition and portfolio prestige by allowing you to manage significant corporate moments and massive company-wide events.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead the operational execution of on-site corporate events for 200 to 700+ attendees.
- Direct on-site contractors to ensure seamless logistics and event effectiveness.
- Implement and execute established event playbooks while providing on-the-ground expertise.
- Handle event-related administration, including submitting vendor invoices and navigating internal procurement systems.
- Monitor event budgets effectively and report on key performance metrics and operational outcomes.
Candidate Requirements
- 2 to 6 years of professional experience overseeing large-scale events of 400 to 600+ attendees.
- Execution-focused mindset with a readiness to hit the ground running and manage day-to-day operational heavy lifting.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills in a highly people-facing environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail regarding financial administration, invoicing, and procurement.
- Previous experience working for event production companies, large-scale hospitality venues, or corporate event facilities.
- High flexibility to accommodate shifting weekly priorities, ranging from well-being initiatives to massive corporate gatherings.
What to Expect (Challenges & Environment)
- The role demands operational independence and a proactive nature, as the current team is under-resourced.
- You will need to navigate internal administrative friction, as procurement processes can be time-consuming.
- Adaptability in budget management is critical, as you will need to scale your operations to match specific budgetary constraints.
- Candidates with experience limited strictly to small office management or those who require a highly structured, slow-paced environment will struggle in this dynamic role.