CareerPlan

Head of Event Operations

United MediaFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Own the operational standard and end-to-end execution of 10 European private equity conferences annually, managing venues, suppliers, on-site teams, and the overall attendee experience.

Role type

Head of Event Operations

Builds

10 private equity conferences per year across Europe

Domain

Private Equity / Conference Management

Required skills

supplier research and negotiation, event planning and logistics, budget management, volunteer management, inventory tracking, quality assurance for design materials

Preferred skills

ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, obsessive attention to detail, calm under hard deadlines, strong interpersonal and communication skills

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Source, compare, and negotiate contracts with suppliers for event needs; Plan sponsored VIP events, lunches, dinners, and after-hours activities; Coordinate with venue staff and provide on-site support; Manage a 40-person volunteer organization; Conduct budget reviews and manage event inventory; Quality check design aspects like banners and signage.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC