Event Operations Manager

Whizz HR is hiring for Event Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning and Logistics:

• Conducting site visits and pre-event discussions to inform design decisions.
• Overseeing all logistical aspects, from contract negotiations to venue preparation.
• Managing event assets like registration materials, meeting room setups, and signage.
• Ensuring event plans are followed and all operational requirements are met.
• Creating and posting necessary signage.

Vendor and Staff Management:

• Contracting with vendors for food, bathrooms, and other event necessities.
• Hiring and managing event staff, including security.
• Coordinating with vendors to ensure smooth event execution.

On-site Operations:

• Managing on-site logistics and event assets.
• Overseeing event setup, execution, and teardown.
• Handling registration and managing attendee flow.
• Addressing and resolving any operational issues that arise.
• Managing crowd control and evacuation plans.

Post-Event:

• Maintaining event analytics, metrics, and reporting.
• Supporting post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
• Overseeing cleanup and final arrangements.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensuring events follow local security, workplace safety, and health regulations.
• Managing security threats during events.

Budget and Cost Management:

• Monitoring event budgets and controlling costs.
• Processing invoices and payments.

In essence, an event operations role is about ensuring that all aspects of an event run smoothly, efficiently, and safely, from the initial planning stages through to the final cleanup.

We'd love to hear from you at hello@whizzhr.com