Operations Executive
Salary: £28k, dependent on experience
The Company
SportsPro is the leading media and events company for the business of sports internationally. Our mission is to provide powerful storytelling and insightful commentary that connects, educates and inspires the industry.
As a Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner, we have demonstrated our commitment to Reward, Recognition, Instilling Pride and Wellbeing. With a defined People Strategy at the heart of the business, we are proud to put the development, contentment and care of our team at the forefront of our growth.
The Role
We are excited to welcome an organised and proactive Operations Executive to our team.
This is a varied dual-focus role supporting both the delivery of SportsPro’s international B2B sports business events and the smooth running of wider business operations and people initiatives across the company.
Working closely with multiple departments, you will play an important role in helping ensure events, internal operations and people initiatives run efficiently and to a high standard. The role offers excellent exposure across event operations, workplace experience, internal coordination and business operations, making it an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a broad operational career within a fast-paced media and events business.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys problem solving and takes pride in keeping things organised and moving forward.
Event Operations Responsibilities
- Collaborate with all departments to support the smooth planning, execution, and onsite delivery of events
- Coordinate volunteer recruitment, onboarding and onsite management across event delivery
- Take ownership of key operational event documents including host documents, running orders, presentation slides and internal briefing materials
- Manage speaker registration processes and support speaker logistics in the lead-up to events
- Coordinate staff rotas and onsite staffing schedules to ensure efficient event delivery
- Coordinate and enhance delegate experience across all touchpoints throughout the event journey
- Take ownership of VIP dinner planning and coordination, including logistics, guest management and supplier liaison
- Provide operational support across event delivery as needed in key windows
Business Operations Responsibilities
- Coordinate internal operational processes and administrative tasks across the wider business and people strategy as needed
- Support monthly all company meeting agenda planning and presentation deck coordination
- Assist with onboarding logistics and calendar management for new starters
- Support internal technology and equipment coordination with external IT providers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, internal socials and recognition programmes
- Support office organisation, workplace experience and day-to-day office upkeep
About You
- Highly Organised: You are confident managing multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong Communicator: You communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders
- Detail-Oriented: You take pride in accuracy and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks
- Problem Solver: You proactively identify issues and seek practical solutions
- Collaborative: You enjoy working across teams and contributing wherever needed
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to quickly learn new systems and project management tools
- Motivated: You are eager to learn, develop and build a career within operations, events or business management
- Adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced environments and can comfortably shift between different priorities and responsibilities
- Preferred: Previous experience within events, operations, administration or project coordination
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to develop a broad operational skillset while working with a passionate and supportive team at the heart of the global sports industry.
What We Offer
- SportsPro are a recognised Sunday Times Best Place to Work, demonstrating the strength of our people strategy and culture
- Ongoing training and coaching to support your development and career progression
- The opportunity to work within a highly collaborative and ambitious team environment
- Fantastic career opportunities within a growing international business
- A hybrid working environment at WeWork Victoria with access to excellent facilities, social events and collaborative spaces
- Opportunities for international travel to support our events
- Private healthcare package
- A rewarding culture with regular incentives, recognition and team celebrations
- The opportunity to work within one of the most exciting and fast-moving sectors in global sport
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
More About SportsPro
SportsPro.com and our digital platforms generate nearly 6 million views annually, with content central to everything we do. Our editorial and multimedia teams produce the latest news, in-depth features, special reports and exclusive interviews, supported by contributions from carefully curated external partners and prominent industry figures.
Additionally, we recently launched SportsPro+, our premium media subscription product providing members with unparalleled business intelligence, smart business tools and community benefits to help them successfully navigate the next frontier of sport.
We bring this insight to life through our industry-leading portfolio of events, creating communities in key industry sectors and markets around the world. Our flagship conferences, alongside specialist summits, masterclasses and virtual meetings, connect more than 6,000 industry professionals annually.
Our objective is to provide an essential business meeting place, add context to the industry’s evolution, and educate decision-makers to help them do better business.
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