Head of Event Operations; US & Mexico

Responsibilities

• Lead event operations across all Matchroom Boxing events in the USA and Mexico under supervision from Global Director of Operations.
• Manage the operational planning and delivery of fight week and fight night, working closely with venues, production teams, broadcasters, commissions, suppliers and internal departments.
• Source, negotiate with and manage venues and key event suppliers, ensuring requirements are delivered within agreed budgets.
• Manage event production alongside appointed production suppliers, including reviewing designs, staffing and operational requirements.
• Produce and manage event schedules, running orders, floor plans, ringside plans, and other key operational documentation.
• Work alongside the Head of Ticketing to develop venue floor plans, ensuring layouts meet production, broadcast, commission, safety and ticketing requirements.
• Manage event security, accreditation and access requirements within agreed budgets.
• Act as a key operational point of contact for broadcasters, venues, commissions, production suppliers, contractors and other event stakeholders.
• Manage event operations budgets, including supplier costs, deposits, settlements, labor calls and invoice review.
• Travel to Matchroom Boxing events throughout the USA and Mexico and provide hands-on leadership during fight week and fight night.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in event operations, production or venue management within boxing, sports or the live entertainment industry.
• Proven experience managing large-scale live events and working with venues, broadcasters, production companies, suppliers and contractors.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing event budgets, supplier negotiations and costs.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and work streams simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-directed with strong judgment and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to problem-solve quickly and effectively in a live event environment.
• Flexibility to travel extensively and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as event schedules require

Base - USA with regular travel across the US and Mexico

Salary - TBD subject to experience