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Conference Operations
Operations Lead, European Conferences (Private Equity)
You will own the operational standard of every conference we run, ensuring the end-to-end execution of 10 European private equity conferences per year. Your role will cover venues, suppliers, on-site teams, and the attendee experience.
Why This Role?
Are you the type of operator who thrives in complexity?
- Fast-paced? You rise to the challenge—crunching deadlines and orchestrating hundreds of moving pieces.
- Driven? You’re obsessive about details, calm under pressure, and brilliantly organised—your strength lies in ensuring everything lands perfectly.
- Entrepreneurial? You want to define the future of an industry and shaping it with an exceptional team built for high achievement.
If so, this is your opportunity.
About United Media
United Media (www.united-media.com) specialises in building and scaling industry-leading media and conference platforms across sectors like insurance, finance, retail, and more. To date, we’ve organically launched 8 media brands and acquired one—your next move as an operational leader will build the next chapter.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just a job—it’s a launching pad. Your role in London’s creative HQ will push you relentlessly, offering: ✅ Impactful work – Tangible growth in a startup where every effort directly drives the business. ✅ Close-knit guidance – Collaborate with high-flying co-founders, our elite team, and the CEO himself. ✅ Unlimited long-term development – We promote from within and have the track record to prove it. ✅ Global travel – Your work will take you across Europe for in-person events. ✅ Swift transferable skills – Boost your project management, communication, on-site operations, and relationship-building in real-time.
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Your Responsibilities
Your role will be highly adaptable but will predominantly revolve around these core areas:
Operations & Execution
- Supplier Mgmt.:
- Research & sourcing: Identify, compare, and secure top-tier suppliers—from catering and AV teams to branding materials.
- Negotiation: Secure cost-effective, high-quality supplier contracts.
- Relationship building: Maintain robust relationships to resolve any snags.
- Budget management: Track expenditures, flag changes early, and ensure financial accountability.
Event Coordination
- VIP and private event planning: From brand-aligned lunches and dinners to after-hours socials.
- Venue logistics: Cross-team collaboration to align technical and logistical needs.
- On-site support: Ensure everything runs without a hitch—without the showstopper.
Internal Support
- Team efficiency: Streamline queries and prioritise responses across the operation.
- Sales support: Manage internal promotions top-down—quality-checking banners, signage, and marketing assets before they go live.
- Volunteer orchestration: Lead, train, and manage up to 40-person volunteer teams for events.
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Growth With United Media
Not just immediate impact—long-term reinforcement. Whether you’re with us for 2 years or 10+, this role becomes a **gateway to leadership`.
- We promote internally from within—and this role will qualify you for senior operational leadership.
What You Bring Us
- No prior experience? No issue. We train—but your general web effort needs to align with:
- Relentless drive: Set high standards and exceed them daily.
- Equally relentless effort: Urgency is your middle name—rushing when it counts is your superpower.
- Owner mentality: Say “YES” to accountability, honour commitments, and make processes sh.ip.
- Curious and charming: Passionate communicators—verbal and written—who’ve built trust at scale (if you’ve hustled friend groups, judging by this). Swap labels for stakeholders.
Must have: 🇬🇧 Eligibility for a UK work permit. (Think spouses/internations—we’re a truly global team.)
Location & Start Date
📍 Primary base: Our London HQ — 4-minute walk from Victoria Station. 📅 Flexible start date. We match goals to you—go from zero to hero at your pace.
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