Operations Director – Cutting Edge Agency

Job Description:

Our client is an innovative, global brand activation/events agency who specialise in bespoke experiences for both corporate and private clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Operations Director to join their collaborative team working with some of the largest FMCG/drinks brands in the industry.

Benefits include a bonus, hybrid working (2 days working remotely, 3 days from their London office), private healthcare, company discounts, plenty of social events, and a dynamic office space with fresh, organic refreshments!

As Operations Director, you will be responsible for the leadership and direction of the production and hospitality departments, leading project management from planning to execution. This senior operations role requires a highly skilled and professional individual with experience in international live events logistics and creative production.

This exciting, new position offers the chance to bring your insights and research to a highly successful team, you will identify fresh opportunities for both internal training and new business development. Leading the departments’ key processes with an inspirational approach, you will ensure 5-star delivery and service clients.

Managing a cross-functional team and taking the lead on managing multiple projects, it is key that you are a confident leader with a strong ability to multi-task and manage both people and projects.

If you’re a senior operations expert with a love of creative campaigns & live events, and you’re ready to oversee project management, lasting stakeholder relationships, and the evolution of innovative departments, then we would love to hear from you!

What do I need?

• A strategic mindset – this role is perfect for someone bursting with ideas!
• An inspirational leader with strong line management and leadership skills
• Plenty of senior level team management experience (preferably within FMCG/drinks)
• Experience in high level live event management and hospitality operations
• Experience managing large budgets and margin enhancement
• Excellent communicator with great client management skills
• Good IT literacy including Microsoft Suite (Excel, Keynote, Word, Teams)

If you are a strategic, enthusiastic Operations Director looking for a new challenge, please send over your CV today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

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