Spiro
Trade Show Lead - Operations
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Spiro are looking for an organised, commercially aware and digitally confident Exhibition Operations Manager to take ownership of the operational delivery of complex client trade shows, while driving the systems, processes and ways of working that help the wider team work more efficiently and effectively.
This is a UK based, remote working role which will require monthly visits to the client site in Cheltenham. There may be international travel as part of this role. Candidates must have a RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
Purpose of the role
To lead the operational delivery behind the trade show programme, making sure events are well organised, commercially controlled and run smoothly. The role combines hands-on event logistics with responsibility for the systems, processes and tools that make the wider team more efficient and consistent.
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What we’re looking for
Someone who is:
- Highly organised and operationally strong, able to manage lots of moving parts, deadlines and competing priorities.
- Experienced in trade shows, exhibitions or corporate events, ideally with international events experience.
- Confident managing budgets, suppliers and logistics including accommodation, transport, catering and merchandise.
- A strong stakeholder manager and communicator, comfortable working with internal teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
- Systems-minded and digitally capable — someone who can take ownership of tools such as Ordinate and Airtable and improve how the team uses them.
- Good at creating structure and process — developing dashboards, filing systems, SOPs, training materials and consistent ways of working.
- Proactive and solutions-focused, able to spot problems, fix them and continually look for better ways of doing things.
- Comfortable being both hands-on and independent, moving between detailed administration and broader operational improvement.
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If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email: sclarke@spiro.com including a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you feel your experience makes you a good fit for the role.
Development and Benefits
At Spiro we look to equip you with the tools required for you to progress in your career with us. With plenty of internal opportunities to move within the business and the backing of line managers progression is key to the business growing.
This is a full-time, 12-month contract offering a competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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