The Opportunity

Easyfairs is a rapidly growing company having recently made a number of acquisitions and with many global launches in the pipeline. We are a dynamic and exciting team to join, with great opportunities for driven, energetic and passionate individuals.

We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our Twickenham office, who is keen to join a fast-paced environment. You will be working within the Operations team across a number of Easyfairs exhibitions, based in the UK and overseas, working very closely with the Heads of Operations. 

Skills, experience and attributes required are:

• Experience in the exhibition and events sector strongly preferred
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Impeccable customer service and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to hit deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to take a lead role in delivering on team goals
• Setting, monitoring and forecasting budget with Heads of Operations
• Floorplan production and management
• First Aid certificate is preferable
• IOSH certification preferable 

Responsibilities will include:

• Plan and organise events from concept to onsite
• Liaising with suppliers and venues
• Leading operations team onsite whilst ensuring smooth running of shows
• Health and Safety management including Risk Assessment
• Working closely with sales and marketing teams on portfolio of events
• Coordinate and management of the Exhibitor Shop for portfolio of events
• Report on exhibitor web shop revenue targets
• Day to day management of Operations Assistant and Operations Executive
• Management of exhibitor manuals using new online portal

Who are we?

Easyfairs is a pan-European event company. We organise and host more than 200 events in 14 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and we manage eight venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. Our passion is to bring business communities and communities of interest together. We strive to “easify” the life of our customers and increase the return on their investment of time and money through all-in formulas, advanced technology and a customer-centric approach. The Easyfairs Group employs over 800 highly committed talents. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised several times. We were named Belgium’s “Entrepreneur of the Year®” in 2018 and Deloitte has named us a “Best Managed Company” seven years running (2019-25). The company is ranked 11th in the list of the world’s leading exhibition companies. We are also proud of being on the "Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025" list!

Benefits:

🎂 Birthday Day off

🏡 Flexible working as well as hybrid working

👶 Enhanced family pay (maternity & paternity)

🚲 Cycle to work scheme

🚂 Interest free travel loans

📚 Free online academy to focus on professional development and upskilling

🧠 Specialist external performance coach services available to all employees

🤝 Employee assistance programme

👩‍⚕️ 24/7 access to our virtual GP service

🏆 Long service awards

💰 Pension as well as offering salary sacrifice

👪 Life cover

🔒 Group income protection

🎉 Regular company socials organised throughout the year

We understand that applicants can be put off applying for a job if they feel they don't fit all of the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills/ experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply! Here at Easyfairs, we are passionate about the power of fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our team to thrive in. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.