Senior Events & Sponsor Operations Manager

Senior Events & Sponsor Operations Manager About LXA

LXA is a marketing, technology and AI learning business helping organisations build modern marketing capability. We work with global brands to upskill teams across areas such as AI, data, martech, CX and digital transformation through a mix of training, research and live experiences.

Alongside our corporate learning programmes, LXA runs Anti Con, a well‑established series of B2B marketing events that bring together senior marketers, technologists and industry partners to learn what’s next in marketing and technology.

We are a small, experienced team with a strong track record, long‑standing client relationships and a global community of over 200,000 marketing, sales and technology professionals. Our work spans enterprise clients and high‑growth organisations, and our environment rewards curiosity, accountability and high standards of delivery.

London‑based. Remote working currently. However, in 2026 the role may require up to 3 days per week in the office.

Some out‑of‑hours work will be required during peak delivery periods (especially May and October, plus occasional evening events). Time‑in‑lieu is offered for approved additional hours.

Up to £70,000 depending on experience.

Reports to the Managing Director. No direct reports initially. Team management responsibilities may be added over time as LXA grows.

LXA is hiring a senior, hands‑on Senior Events & Sponsor Operations Manager to lead operational delivery across our flagship in‑person event, a mid‑sized in‑person event, and a changing calendar of virtual and in‑person events. You will also own sponsor service and campaign operations that sit around these events.

Your primary focus is flawless event execution and proactive sponsor management. You will manage multiple deliveries in parallel, run detailed operational plans, and communicate early and clearly with sponsors, delegates, suppliers and internal teams so nothing slips, no one has to chase, and events run smoothly.

• Own end‑to‑end logistics and operational delivery for ‘Anti Con’ LXA’s flagship annual in‑person event.
• Lead detailed operational planning, timelines, and delivery documentation to ensure no detail is missed.
• Act as the day‑to‑day operations lead across venue, AV, catering, staffing, suppliers, sponsors and delegates.
• Manage event‑week and on‑site delivery with calm real‑time decision‑making and fast escalation of critical issues.
• Maintain risk logs and contingency plans to prevent avoidable delivery failures.

• Serve as the main point of contact for sponsored and non‑sponsored event campaigns.
• Proactively manage sponsor/client expectations with clear deliverables, timelines, and regular updates.
• Own internal campaign calendars and cross‑team coordination (marketing, sales, delivery).
• Produce and manage sponsor information packs, contracts and enquiries.
• Ensure communication SLAs are consistently met and sponsors never need to chase for information.

• Own logistics and delivery for approximately 15 additional events per year (dinners, webinars, summits), with volume varying across the year.
• Independently manage smaller events end‑to‑end, including supplier coordination, run‑of‑show planning and delegate/sponsor experience.
• For virtual events, manage registration journeys, automated attendee communications, sponsor deliverables and live production support.

• Operate and maintain event workflows in Hub Spot and other event platforms (for example Bizzabo).
• Duplicate, configure and manage templated landing pages, registration journeys, lists and workflows for events and campaigns.
• Maintain data hygiene and registration accuracy to support smooth delegate and sponsor experiences.
• Troubleshoot operational system issues and suggest improvements in collaboration with internal owners.

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