Events Operations Manager - #1691601

Job Description Events Operations Manager Location Liverpool :

Ideas | People | Trust

We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

We'll broaden your horizons

Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There's real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step, or it can be a place to learn if you're just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we'll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far.

We'll help you succeed

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.

You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Events Operations Manager to join our Shared Services Team. This is an exciting role with the successful candidate playing a key role in building the end-to-end management of internal, client and corporate events, from planning through to execution. This includes liaising with clients, senior stakeholders within the firm, managing event logistics, overseeing suppliers, and reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts. The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, a strong understanding of professional services, and experience in handling supplier agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution: Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of corporate events, seminars, conferences, webinars, and client-facing activities, ensuring they align with company policies, goals and client expectations.




• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for event services including venues, catering, A/V equipment, and other event-related needs.




• Contract Review & Negotiation: Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring terms are favourable, compliant, and aligned with company standards. Negotiate terms and pricing with external suppliers to ensure cost efficiency without compromising on quality.




• Budget Management: Develop, track, and report on event budgets, ensuring costs stay within budget and identifying opportunities for cost savings.




• Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with internal teams, such as Legal, procurement, travel, insurance, marketing, sales, and senior management, to ensure events meet business objectives and are executed smoothly.




• Logistics Management: Oversee all logistics related to the event, including venue setup, catering, transportation, technology, staffing, and any other on-the-day requirements. Will involve travel as required.




• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in event execution and take proactive measures to address them, ensuring seamless delivery and compliance with health and safety regulations.




• Post-Event Reporting: Analyse event performance, gather feedback, and provide post-event reports, including recommendations for future improvements.




• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key event suppliers, ensuring high service standards and long-term partnerships.




• Leadership: Lead a team of Events support colleagues both locally and nationally to delivery high quality events for the firm

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in event management, preferably within a professional services or similar corporate environment




• Strong understanding of contract law, with experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating supplier contracts




• Excellent project management and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail




• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work to tight deadlines




• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external




• Strong budget management skills with experience in managing complex event budgets




• Problem-solving ability, with a focus on ensuring the success of the event and client satisfaction




• Proficient in using event management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)




• Strong stakeholder management experience, liaising with key stakeholders in the central Travel, Insurance, legal and procurement functions




• Strong people management experience leading a team of Events and Travel support colleagues nationally

Desirable Attributes

• Professional qualifications in event management or a related field.




• Experience working with professional services clients.




• Ability to adapt and remain calm under pressure.

You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task ati hand.

At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We're in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.

We're looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.

We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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