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We are currently recruiting for a dynamic Event Operations Manager to lead the event operations department in the Climate Action team in the UK.<\/p>\n

The Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climate Action have been working at the intersection of climate change policy and sustainability for the last 16 years. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a global green economy in order to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement and align with the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

Our flagship event, the Sustainable Innovation Forum is the largest official side event alongside the annual UN Climate Change Conference, where global climate change policy is set and regulated, following the landmark Paris Agreement in 2015. The wider Climate Action portfolio includes The Sustainable Investment Forum in both Europe and North America, The Climate Innovation Forum \u2013 a flagship event of London Climate Action Week.<\/p>\n

The Role <\/strong><\/p>\n

We have an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic, passionate, experienced and highly motivated team player to support us in delivering the portfolio of events.<\/p>\n

The Operations Manager will be working closely with many of the most respected organisations in the climate change and sustainability space, including UN Agencies, Ministers and leading organisations such as S&P, Standard Chartered, Bain & Company, SSE and many more. Therefore, we are seeking an individual who strives to deliver an experience not just an event. The ideal candidate would be well organised, have exceptional attention to detail and outstanding interpersonal skills and will be driven by passion.<\/p>\n

As Event Operations Manager, you will lead on the portfolio for events (both existing and launch), managing the operational delivery of the conferences and exhibitions from conception to completion. The Event Operations Manager will be expected to take care of a number of event management tasks including but not limited to; all event logistics, onsite event management, optimal customer experience planning, sponsor and exhibitor management, budget management, cut-costs without impacting quality where relevant, venues\/service providers\u2019 selection and management. We are looking for an Event Operations Manager that doesn\u2019t settle for second best and thrives for perfection at all times.<\/p>\n

The Event Operations Manager role will constantly evolve and develop as the business grows and will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.<\/p>\n

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The successful applicant will have:<\/strong><\/p>\n