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EVENTS & OPERATIONS LEAD

Tewkesbury

About the job

If you have a passion for events and love sports, entertainment and travel then we have a vacancy for you! We can offer you the chance to work on bucket list sporting events, earn a competitive salary, increase earnings with a bonus scheme, a great team environment, a modern office, monthly staff socials, and some flexible working! You will be a part of a great team who love working together.

We offer hybrid working and require the successful candidate to come into our lovely office 3 days per week. The office is based in Tewkesbury - only 10 mins away from Cheltenham.

If this is you then please read on!

Our Events division is a unique collection of brands including, Events International - the market leader in providing premium VIP hospitality packages, Gulliver's Sports Travel - the leading sports travel provider in the UK and Howzat Travel - the UK’s largest cricket tour specialist. We create trips to major worldwide sporting events along with premium VIP corporate and event hospitality. Events include all major rugby, cricket, Formula 1, horse racing and tennis events, along with a variety of others sports and concerts. This operational role will focus on Events International’s hospitality offerings.

Events International are an official hospitality provider for some of the United Kingdom's biggest sporting events and concerts. Focusing on 5 star service with options for luxury accommodation and VIP tickets we offer the best seats and hospitality packages. Working with a great team, an exciting range of partners and events this is a truly exciting opportunity.

What you'll be doing:

The Events & Operations Lead, will be working with in a team to bring together event experiences from start to finish. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a lively environment, naturally creates a sense of rapport and is a genuine people person.

To be successful you'll be, a quick learner, not phased by challenges and be a stickler for detail.

You will also be a key staff member in the communication of event information between clients and staff therefore you must be a good listener, be organised and having the ability to give clear and concise instructions.

What we are looking for:

The Events & Operations Lead is an experienced events professional with a passion for teamwork and exceeding expectations. They have a consistent track record handling external suppliers and coordinating events to achieve excellence.

• Highly motivated event professional with outstanding communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Meticulous multi-tasker with a shown ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong relationship builder, adept at collaborating with diverse teams at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Positive, upbeat, and results-oriented with a "can-do" demeanour.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Passion for sports, particularly rugby, F1, football, horse racing, tennis, and golf (desired).
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, meeting concurrent deadlines with a smile.
• Creative flair a plus.

Join us and in return you be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave that increases with length of service (including bank holidays)
• An enhanced employer contribution pension scheme
• Exciting travel opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Monthly social events

Our dedication to equity, diversity & inclusion

We believe people are happier and perform best when they are able to be their true self, and that diverse teams deliver better results.

Together we will cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where everyone can flourish.

We are committed to driving change through increasing awareness of, and counteracting, unconscious bias; building an inclusive culture, and embracing diversity in all its dimensions

Travelopia is committed to ensuring a work environment that is open, accessible, and inclusive, removing barriers for all individuals. If you require accommodations to participate in the recruitment and selection process, kindly inform us. Our hiring team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations in a timely and confidential manner. Information received will be handled with the utmost discretion.

To request accommodations, please contact our team

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV and covering letter.

Closing date for applications: Monday, August 5, 2024

Hours Per Week: Permanent * Full time

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