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By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.
Head of Event Operations - Maternity Cover
LondonPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description
Head of Event Operations - Maternity Cover
Application Deadline: 19 June 2026
Department: Commercial
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: London
Reporting To: Gail Williams
Description
This is a 12 month Maternity Cover Position covering the Head of Event Operations. You will take charge and manage a portfolio of events, from concept through to delivery. Reporting to the Director of Event Operations you will also manage a team, including Operations Manager(s) who in
turn will manage their own portfolio, and will be responsible for ensuring that all of the events are delivered effectively, efficiently and within the budget set.
turn will manage their own portfolio, and will be responsible for ensuring that all of the events are delivered effectively, efficiently and within the budget set.
Our values create the environment that we work in at Centellic, whether you’re at home or in the office, and we know that because our employees tell us.
We create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everybody at Centellic. We make time for each other, whether it’s to celebrate each other’s successes or to hear from a range of voices across our teams. We trust our colleagues to act with honesty and integrity.
We acknowledge the importance of flexibility and work-life balance, and encourage our people to think about this in all aspects of their working life. We are always developing and embracing change, offering our employees opportunities to grow and develop their careers with Centellic. We explore new ways of working to ensure that we are delivering the best products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Training and managing team members, and supporting their development. This includes new Managers who will need additional support to ensure they are adapting to their role and effectively supporting their own teams
- Ensuring all events are delivered effectively, efficiently and within the budget set
- Forecasting, determining and keeping an accurate record of event spend
- Negotiate and contract venues for conferences, dinners, drinks receptions and awards ceremonies. Including signing off the teams and your own contracts up to £50,000
- Produce and file important documentation pertaining to each event including (but not limited to) timelines, contracts, travel plans, checklists and supplier’s details
- Produce proposals to be delivered to the wider Events team for flagship or as otherwise determined events
- Determining and keeping an accurate record of event spend on each of our events
- Demonstrate effective communication with sales, editorial, sponsorship, production and other Centellic departments
- Taking responsibility for handling issues and trouble shooting any problems, both from the office and onsite ensuring you have a wide overview of team performance and event status to ensure all problems are dealt with in a timely manner
- Leading on the running of the portfolio’s flagship events, negotiating high value contracts and complex event management
- Work with the Director of Event Operations on quarterly cost reconciliation
- Work with the Director of Event Operations to report quarterly event cost forecasts vs budget where necessary
- Conduct pre and post event evaluations with stakeholders from across the division and wider business
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Highly organised, and an ability to work to tight targets and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build rapport
- Ability to communicate effectively with C-level audience
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Proven management skills
- At least 8-10 years’ experience and proven track record of managing a team and delivering first class paid delegate B2B events and conference
Benefits
Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:
Start of employment:
- Eye care
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A day off for your birthday
After 3 months employment:
- Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
After 4 months employment:
- Life assurance
After probation:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
- Puregym access
- Perks at work platform access
After 1 year service:
- Private healthcare
Additional Perks:
- Company socials
- Access to Employee Affinity Networks
- Mentoring scheme
- Volunteering Day
- Mortgage Advice
- Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
- Generous parental leave
We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.
At Centellic, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results.
At Centellic, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results.
Our fast-paced journey to becoming a global technology-driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence, providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive.
By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.