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Talent Acquisition Lead - Recruiter - UK & Europe

Head of Events Operations:

At Showblock, part of the Arena Group, we create bold, exciting environments for live events. From building temporary structures to delivering full-scale event setups, we bring creative visions to life with precision, passion, and flair. We work with some of the most exciting names in sport, culture, and entertainment—no two days are the same.

We’re now looking for an experienced Head of Event Operations to step in during a maternity leave. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for operations, project management, and the live events world, this is your moment.

In return:

We offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment and a benefits package including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave - 25 days of holidays + bank holidays
• Health Care Cash Plan - offering cashback on a range of essential healthcare costs
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Sick pay
• Discounts and cashback deals
• Life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards

Why Join Us?

• High-Profile Clients – Work with major brands on projects across the UK and Europe.
• Dynamic Environment – No two days are the same. You’ll be part of an agile, collaborative team where your expertise makes a real impact.
• Personal Growth – Develop your leadership and project skills with supportive management and ongoing opportunities.
• Work That Travels – Expect a mix of onsite and offsite work — some travel and weekend flexibility required.

What You'll Do:

• Running the show: Lead our operations function, making sure everything lines up with company goals and our fast-moving calendar.
• Project planning & delivery: Oversee all operational aspects of our events and builds — working closely with Production, Build, and Project teams to deliver on time, on budget, and on point.
• Client & stakeholder comms: Be the key operational contact for clients. Build strong relationships, manage contracts and budgets, and make sure everyone’s in the loop.
• Budget & financials: Keep project budgets in check, manage margins, feed into company P&L, and track OPEX and CAPEX spend.
• Team leadership: Support and guide our brilliant cross-functional team. Encourage collaboration, smooth workflows, and professional growth.
• Suppliers & resources: Oversee supplier relationships, crew resourcing, and work with our wider network to deliver efficiently and to standard.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong experience in operations management — ideally in events or production industries
• Collaborative, curious, and calm under pressure — you’re a doer, a thinker, and a team player
• Someone who’s confident managing multiple projects and timelines with a cool head and a keen eye for detail.
• Budget-savvy and commercially aware — you know how to make the numbers work.
• A natural communicator and problem-solver who can bring people together and keep things moving.

What you’ll get:

• The chance to step into a senior leadership role and make a real impact.
• Work with a fun, ambitious, and collaborative team that punches well above its weight.
• Full handover and ongoing support — we’ll set you up for success.

If you'd like to apply for this great opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV, telling us why you think you'd be a great fit for Arena Event Group

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Events Services and Construction

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