Operations Manager – Exhibitions

Mark Allen Group

EXHIBITION OPERATIONS MANAGER

We are looking for an organised and proactive Exhibition Operations Manager with previous experience in the operational delivery of large-scale exhibitions to grow with MA Exhibitions, part of the Mark Allen Group.

We offer continuous learning and development, hybrid working, and a salary of up to £40,000.

To give you an idea of how this Exhibition Operations Manager role would look and feel, here are some of the things you can expect:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple events: Manage the operational delivery of various-sized exhibitions simultaneously.
• Budget guru: Oversee event budgets, forecast future needs, and report to the Operations Director.
• Supplier maestro: Source vendors, negotiate contracts, and nurture relationships with venues and key contractors.
• Logistics extraordinaire: Order all exhibition services – from catering to security – ensuring flawless execution.
• Communication hub: Connect event teams, sales, marketing, and other departments to guarantee complete information flow.
• Technical: Produce exhibitor manuals and communicate vital technical details timely and accurately.
• Delivery champion: Guarantee sponsorships and exhibitor packages meet expectations.
• Floorplan architect: Design and manage floorplans using EFD, adhering to venue rules and safety parameters.
• Project maestro: Lead the design, build, and delivery of captivating show features.
• Calm under pressure: Respond swiftly and calmly to pre-event and onsite requests from exhibitors, contractors, and sponsors.
• Safety first: Manage health and safety concerns, compile event safety files and adhere to risk assessments.
• Post-show analysis: Analyze past events and implement insights for continuous improvement.
• Support champion: Assist the Operations Director with administrative tasks and ad-hoc duties.
• Travel: Navigate the globe to arrange staff hotel accommodations within budget.
• Show floor pro: Be actively involved in the build-up, open days, and breakdown of exhibitions.

Ready to orchestrate unforgettable exhibitions? Apply now!

All applicants must demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

We positively celebrate Diversity & Inclusion in the Mark Allen Group. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our company stronger.

If you feel you don t meet every single requirement? Keep reading.

Studies have shown that women and people within ethnic minority groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MAG we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

Mark Allen Group has seven divisions: MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Dentistry Media, MA Education & Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, and MA Healthcare

Content is key to everything that we do, be it across print, digital, or events.

We re not interested in fitting into what a media company is supposed to look like. We are not wallflowers. Our ever-expanding business has rapidly grown from its humble beginnings and we re only just getting started .