Vacancy: Operations Manager

Location: Warmley, Bristol

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 DOE

JHP Recruitment are seeking an organised and methodical Operations Manager to join our exhibition installation and interior fit-out client on a full-time, permanent basis. The role will be predominantly based in the Warmley facility but will require travel to exhibitions and events across the UK.

Main Accountabilities:

• Oversee the entire life cycle of projects from conception to delivery & installation
• Develop and execute detailed project plans for clients
• Manage project timelines and create estimations and budgets for each one
• Select and manage relationships with suppliers and clients
• Oversee all logistics of exhibition set-ups, executions and teardowns
• Implement and manage all liaison with exhibition organisers, including the submission of H&S documentation, risk assessments and method statements
• Mentor team members and work in harmony with the production team
• Conduct post-exhibition evaluations with internal and external teams to gather feedback for continuous improvement

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years experience working within exhibition operations with a strong understanding of the industry and production processes and costings
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple events, deadlines and budgets efficiently
• Problem-solving skills and good implementation of contingency plans when needed
• Experience working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing and supporting teams of up to 20 members of staff

If you think this could be the next step in your management career, please apply here or call Tasha at JHP Recruitment.