Operations Manager – Events

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – Remote

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🎪 Events

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Informa

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1998

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

🏨 Hospitality

Consulting • Marketing • Hospitality

Informa is a global leader in business intelligence, academic publishing, and events. It is home to hundreds of specialist brands and businesses, focused on connecting people with knowledge through events and digital products. Informa operates in over 30 countries and has a workforce of 12,000 colleagues globally. The company runs divisions such as Informa Markets, which facilitates trade and growth through events, and Taylor & Francis, a leading publisher of academic research. Informa prioritizes sustainability and diversity, aiming to positively impact markets and communities. As a member of the FTSE 100, Informa is known for its strong financial performance and scale within the academic and B2B markets.

📋 Description

• Serve as the key point of contact for show teams on allocated shows • Set, regularly forecast, and achieve operational show budgets • Manage successful show operations and technical delivery for multiple physical and digital events, features, and related tasks • Manage production and implementation of show project plans and deadlines • Ensure events comply with company Health & Safety, Security, and Sustainability guidelines • Implement internal and external Service Level Agreements • Oversee production and delivery of the show exhibitor manual • Coordinate suppliers, show teams, and sponsors on briefs, design, feature production, and signage • Manage registration areas and the overall welcome experience • Compile post-event reports and KPI analysis • Monitor key contractors with Procurement and identify remedial action • Manage, mentor, and develop line reports and other EMEA Operations team members • Set and monitor performance objectives and identify training needs • Collaborate with colleagues on operational planning and management best practices • Complete HSS Operating Model requirements and embed continual improvement in event planning • Collaborate with Informa H&S and Sustainability teams

🎯 Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent • Strong and effective verbal and written skills in Arabic and English • 5 years of events or exhibition industry experience or similar • Independently and successfully managed operations on multiple large events to a consistently high standard • Experience managing, supporting, and developing multiple line reports simultaneously • Good working knowledge of the exhibition industry and venues • Great working relationship with official contractors • Effective communication skills with Operations team members and Director Level individuals • Familiarity with good procurement practices • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire and motivate others • Ability to anticipate problems and put contingency plans in place • Proven ability to work to tight deadlines with attention to detail under pressure • Willingness and ability to travel/work across differing time zones, especially within the EMEA region • Proven knowledge of exhibition H&S Guidelines and implementation • Computer literacy and proficiency in commonly used business software and project management software • IOSH Managing Safety Certificate or equivalent as a minimum • Prior large budget management skill is a plus • No relocation or sponsorship support provided

🏖️ Benefits

• Personal development opportunities • Supportive leadership team • Disability-friendly environment • Interview or selection process support/adjustments when needed • 9-month contract role