Senior Event Operations Manager, Europe

We're Hyve, a global events company that does things differently. Our events deliver game-changing impact for people, businesses and beyond. That might mean winning a major contract, securing transformational investment, getting on the shelves of a giant retailer or hearing from thought leaders who are changing the future. The purpose of every one of our events is to bring the people who power major industries together - and open a world of potential.

At the same time, we're using our events as platforms for progress, to drive the conversation across the world's biggest industries on crucial topics like sustainability, diversity and ethical business. These moments can change lives. And making those connections motivates us every single day.

First of all, whatever your background and whatever your beliefs, there's a culture of belonging here at Hyve and everyone is welcome. The question isn't where you are from - it's where you want to go. We're a positive bunch and if you're a "glass half full" kind of person you'll fit right in. Our values are brilliant work, fresh thinking, rich connections, and collective buzz.

And just to be clear, these aren't just words we put on the walls and forget about. They pull everyone together and help us all produce work that we're proud to put our names to. If that resonates with you, great: we're on the same page.

Global Ventures is Hyve's dedicated accelerator unit which launches new events and supercharges new ventures. This is where event launches are born and new products are accelerated, powered by obsessive customer focus, rapid experimentation, simple decision-making and entrepreneurial energy. We're small, fast and allergic to unnecessary process. We are a small, fast-moving team, so a substantial part of your role will evolve beyond this job description;

you'll be trusted to take ownership, make decisions and tackle whatever your event needs to succeed.

This is a great opportunity to play a key part in delivering and shaping POSSIBLE Europe as it grows into a distinctive new event. You'll take ownership from early planning through to onsite delivery and post-event review, bringing together its venues, programme, audience and experiences in practical, creative ways. The role spans operational planning, budget control, supplier and sponsor partnerships, and making sure the event is delivered safely, smoothly and to a high standard.

You'll work closely with teams across the business to turn ideas into commercially strong experiences, including bespoke sponsor activations. As POSSIBLE Europe develops, you'll need to be adaptable and comfortable responding to changing needs, while spotting opportunities to improve how the event works.

• Own the end-to-end operational delivery of POSSIBLE Europe, from planning and development through to onsite delivery and post-event review, ensuring it is delivered on time, within budget and to Hyve's standards.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the full POSSIBLE Europe programme, including its fringe activity, covering operational plans, budgets, risk management, health and safety, compliance and onsite execution.
• Develop and manage the POSSIBLE Europe budget, monitoring commitments and actual spend, maintaining accurate forecasts, controlling costs and escalating variances or financial risks promptly.
• Think creatively about how to bring POSSIBLE Europe's new style of event to life, developing practical, distinctive ways to connect its venues, programme, audience and experiences.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and partners, driving performance, innovation, value for money and high-quality delivery across all operational areas.
• Coordinate operations across project areas and keep stakeholder communications, documentation, trackers and reporting accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Content and Commercial teams to shape solutions that are both commercially successful and operationally deliverable.
• Bring fresh thinking to sponsor partnerships, working with sponsors and internal teams to create bespoke activations that fit the POSSIBLE Europe experience, meet sponsor objectives and deliver measurable return on investment.
• Track the delivery and performance of sponsorship commitments, helping ensure activations are fulfilled, their impact is understood and opportunities for improvement are…