Operations Associate

1-3 years of proven experience in Event Operations managing small- or medium-scale conferences and exhibitions.

Experience working on events in a corporate environment, to include both operational management and budget control.

Involvement or experience in venue and supplier contracting and negotiation, or similar transferrable experience.

Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills and ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Understanding of risk policies affecting events and event risk management.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

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Our benefits include:

Great community:

a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment

This role is based in our NY Office.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Operations Associate will be responsible for the complete operational management and full budgetary control of a group of industry leading physical events globally, ensuring achievement of the desired profit margin, accurate execution of conference responsibilities and elevated levels of customer satisfaction.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage end-to-end delivery of 8-12 events each year of varying size, format, and complexity, across a range of geographies.

Support internal event venue and date selection and negotiate favorable terms for venue contracts, in partnership with the Venue Sourcing Manager.

Source, negotiate and contract with suppliers.

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100.

Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.

We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.