What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Operations Manager position at Hyve Group?
ABOUT HYVE
We believe that when people come together, powerful things happen. Hyve Group plc connects global industry communities through unmissable events, online networking platforms, and hyper-productive meeting programs.
Our decades of experience put us at the heart of industries, and we are committed to using our influence to shape innovation and drive progress across our customer communities.
Our market-leading portfolio of global brands includes Shoptalk, Groceryshop and Fintech Meetup.
#LifeAtHyve
At Hyve, we are driven by our values: brilliant work, fresh thinking, rich connections, and collective buzz. In practice, this means we value quality, work with passion, celebrate uniqueness, and are our best when we work together.
We value a diverse team and are committed to employing individuals from all backgrounds and creating a culture based around belonging.
Our hybrid working model ensures we respect our peoples’ work/life balance.
Human connections are our specialty, and we offer a jam-packed calendar of social events, inclusion workshops, and professional development opportunities to make sure #LifeAtHyve is always fulfilling and exciting.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Hyve is looking for an Event Operations Manager to oversee show logistics and help deliver an exceptional experience for our attendees. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our Operations team and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly, with a focus on catering, staffing, and networking events. We’re looking for someone who is creative, innovative, and ready to support the team in exploring new opportunities. Travel to our events will be required.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Lead the execution of high-value catering, managing menus, budgets, and costs to elevate the attendee experience.
- Recruit and coordinate temporary event staff and contractors, ensuring seamless scheduling and training.
- Oversee the hotel booking platform, tracking attrition, analyzing trends, and optimizing costs.
- Curate and execute networking events, managing venue selection, entertainment, décor, and catering.
- Support stakeholders, vendors, and the Operations team in coordinating furniture, AV, signage, and event elements.
- Manage event documentation, show orders, onsite office operations, and inventory.
- Analyze post-show and customer data to drive strategic decisions and innovation.
- Stay ahead of industry trends by attending events, generating fresh ideas, and collaborating cross-functionally to execute seamless events.
WHO YOU ARE:
To be successful in this role, you must have/be:
- Minimum 3 years of event management experience
- Proven expertise in catering, networking events, and show logistics
- Strong project management and attention to detail
- Fast-paced and commercially minded
- Creative, innovative, and customer-centric
- Self-motivated, solution-oriented, and collaborative
- Passionate about the events industry
- Availability to work hybrid up to 3 days in the office
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- The salary band for this position ranges from $70,000-$75,000 based on experience
- This position will be eligible for a competitive bonus structure
- Full medical, dental, vision package to fit your needs
- Retirement plan with company match (401K)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Hybrid Work
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
