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Operations Manager for Private Equity Conferences
Operational ownership is at the heart of this critical role within our global operations team. You’ll shape and execute 10+ high-profile European private equity conferences annually, overseeing venues, suppliers, on-site teams, and attendee experiences.
Are you passionate about defining industry standards, thriving in high-pressure environments, and driving operational excellence? If you’re the type of operator who delivers on deadlines, coordinates complex logistics, and embodies a calm, task-focused mentality, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join United Media?
Headquartered at our London office (just a 4-minute walk from Victoria Station), United Media shapes the future of industry media and conferences. Today, we’ve grown organically to 9 media companies, strengthened by one strategic acquisition.
This isn’t an average job—it’s a chance to shape the trajectory of an industry leader. With us, you’ll:
- Leave a tangible mark: Operate in a start-up environment where every decision impacts the business—today.
- Learn from the best: Work closely with our high-performing team, including our CEO and founder.
- Grow rapidly: We prioritise internal promotions—ambition and results matter more than experience.*
- Expand professionally: Gain life-changing transferable skills (interpersonal, research, project management, supply chain coordination, etc.).
- Travel strategically: Conference roles involve international duty travel.
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Your Key Responsibilities
This role blends operational rigour with hands-on leadership. Your core focus:
Supplier and Contract Management
- Research and benchmark venue partners, catering, transportation, branding, and technical suppliers across Europe.
- Negotiate contracts and terms to ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and risk mitigation.
- Monitor supplier relationships, resolve disputes, and escalate issues proactively.
- Manage budget adjustments and forecast financial implications for event changes.
Event Execution
- Design VIP hospitality (concierge services, lunches, dinners, post-conference parties).
- Coordinate with venue teams to refine logistics, layouts, and attendee flow.
- Gypsy on-site during events—troubleshoot issues, ensure smooth execution, and deliver flawless experiences.
Internal Operations and Personnel
- Consolidate internal queries (customer/sponsor feedback, cross-department requests).
- Maintain records for event inventory (generals, branding assets, AV kit).
- Conduct communications audit to track vowels, graphics, signage, and collateral quality.
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Volunteer Programme
- Head on-target volunteer recruitment, training, and rostering for a 40-person team.
Why This Role Replaces Your Experience
No prior experience is required—training is comprehensive—but it will help if these qualities are already part of you.
What We Look For
- ** ferocity and obsession** with excellence; this job demands hyper-professionalism.
- racking pressure—urgent deadlines and complex flows every day.
- nable to see the big picture, balance competing priorities, and deliver what matters.
- Diverse relations, from delegates to vendors, with an authentic voice and demeanour.
- clarity in writing (emails, reports, briefs) and convincing verbal communication.
- keyn tip-top organized—ability to track multiple timelines, databases, and dependencies.
- We reward teams that don’t just execute but evolve. Career growth is limited, and everyone starts entrance level.
Location: On-site in our London HQ, Monday to Friday Eligibility: UK work permit required. No formal experience prerequisites—ambition wins.
** vorgestellt sich uns your starting flexibly—we aim for progress at crescendo. Let’s build something extraordinary.**
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