Operations Manager

Position Type: Permanent, 4 day working week (4 day working week for 5 days’ pay!)

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office (Shepherds Bush), 1 day from home & every Friday is non working day as standard

We are This is Beyond. A fast-moving, fast-thinking and vibrant London-based B2B events company. We have grown from an ambitious start-up to a worldwide leader in creating both innovative and ground-breaking B2B events. We are considered thought leaders in the luxury travel industry, making a real impact by defining specific travel genres and building passionate communities around them.

Today our portfolio is made up of both revolutionary and category-smashing global travel trade shows, along with a fast-growing luxury membership club for the who’s who of luxury movers and shakers. We are obsessive about curating just the right crowd because there’s no substitute for great chemistry. Plus, we’re allergic to boring formats. So, expect exclusivity, expect inspiration, expect imaginative, immersive experiences that don’t feel like work! That’s exactly why they’re great for business.

The role:

In this role you will take charge of the end-to-end logistics of two This is Beyond shows (Further East & PURE Life Experiences) and work alongside an Operations Executive to ensure the events smooth execution. You will be a meticulous administrator and bring a great sense of creativity and structure to the role with the scope to shaping, redefining and delivering an innovative operational practice using a confident leadership approach. Flawless execution is imperative and you will be highly motivated to ensure that the shows are the best we have delivered to date.

What you will do:

• Assist the Senior Operations Manager with the full operation and organisation of two This is Beyond shows in liaison with the respective Show Directors and other Managers.
• Manage the development, production and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery - to include signage planning.
• Ensuring best costs are negotiated.
• Provide strategic overview and coordination of identified projects to ensure deadlines are adhered to and suggesting new processes where necessary to improve efficiency.
• Create a network of good quality suppliers that you have strong relationships with and pre-negotiated costs and terms to ensure we are getting value and quality.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to at all events.
• Research new venues and new ideas to be in the know of new procedures and creative ideas in events so we always stand out.
• As part of the Management Team, be a role model for the business.

What you will need: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, dynamic management events role.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of trade show and/or exhibitions, budgeting, communication, cognitive and computer literacy.
• A proven track record of producing shows that have brilliant execution, stay within budget and run without issues.
• Strong leadership, organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel abroad (USA/Bali/Morocco/South Africa)
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office application
• Knowledge of CAD plans, floor plan arrangement, First Aid, Events Health & Safety – these are all preferred but not essential.
• French language skills would be highly advantageous 

Benefits: Pension, 4 day working week (no working on Friday). Hybrid working (3 days in the office per week), ongoing learning & development, social events & travel opportunities.

This is Beyond is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.