Event Operations Manager.

Event Operations Manager - Sponsorship Exhibitions

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 base
Location: South West London (Hybrid working)
Company: Leading large-scale events and exhibitions organiser

We are working with a major events company behind some of the UK's largest and most prestigious exhibitions. They are looking for an experienced Event Manager (Sponsorship) to take ownership of sponsorship delivery for a flagship event with significant commercial value.

This is a high-profile role working at the heart of the business, partnering closely with internal sponsorship and operations teams, as well as directly with sponsors, to ensure best-in-class delivery and exceptional client satisfaction.

The Role

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of sponsorship packages for a large-scale exhibition

• Act as the main point of contact for sponsors, ensuring all contractual assets are delivered accurately and on time

• Work closely with Sponsorship Sales and Operations teams to align delivery with commercial objectives

• Oversee sponsor onboarding, logistics, build-up, on-site execution and post-event follow-up

• Ensure a premium sponsor experience that protects and grows event revenue

• Troubleshoot issues quickly and professionally, maintaining strong client relationships throughout

About You

• Proven experience delivering sponsorship operations within exhibitions, events or large conferences

• Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence working directly with senior clients

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure live events environment

• Commercially minded, with a clear understanding of how sponsorship drives event revenue

What's on Offer

• £50,000-£55,000 base salary

• Hybrid working (South West London office)

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's biggest exhibitions

• High visibility role with real commercial impact

• Career progression within a large, well-established events business

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