Operations Manager

Salary£32,000 - £34,000
LocationLondon and the South East
Date Posted01/04/2010
Job RefDNAAW412
ConsultantAli Wallace

The Role

Our client are an experiential and live events agency with an international network consisting of 10 strategically placed offices filled with over 400 members of staff. Fuelled by the increased demand for live marketing, they now need to strengthen their UK operations team and are looking for an Operations Manager to lead the way.

As Operations Manager you'll be required to handle both the production and operations requirements of the agency. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Creating and managing budgets for the production and operations elements of all jobs that the agency produces.
  • Taking responsibility for the delivery of events and projects against these budgets.
  • Managing the onsite build and de-rig of projects, which may involve working at the weekend and outside hours.
  • Managing an ongoing relationship with suppliers.
  • Working with the account team to produce budgets for any pitches the agency are involved in.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Operation Manager will have extensive proven experience in a production or operations role for a live marketing, experiential or event agency. You must have a thorough grasp of what it takes manage an event from the creative process through to budgeting and scheduling. From time to time you will be required to work on-site in the evenings and at weekend so a flexible attitude to your working hours is essential.

If you think you have the attitude, skills and experience to take on the role of Operations Manager, then please submit your CV now to be immediately considered.

The Salary

£34K