Events Operations Executive - Leeds, West Yorkshire

Events Operations Executive - Leeds, West Yorkshire

£27-£30k per year, dependent  upon experience

The Operations Executive, reporting into the Area Manager will be responsible for supporting the account and operational management across a key strategic account in Headingley, Leeds.. They will support the scheduling, training and management of the casual workforce and support in developing the operational management of the account. Based for 6 months on the customer site, the appointed Operations Executive will also support the wider operational team and growth of the business.

Working 35 hours, across 7 days per week, (20 hours working on site) with flexibility in line with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work across a key strategic account in all aspects of the contract management including:

  • People/ Workforce Engagement (driving a trained, consistent workforce) 

  • Customer System Management/Scheduling

  • Javelin System Management/Scheduling

  • Any other reasonable management request

• Support the Operations Manager with planning, organising and conducting event operations.

• Support the regional operations team with training and development of their workforce.

• Support the regional operations team on additional event operations where required.

G4S Key Competancies:

• Caring

• Agile, reliable and innovative.

• Putting Safety first

• Acting professionally 

• Delivering Performance

• Awareness of the Market Environment

• Customer Focused

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• The ability to build relationships with team members 

• Confident and able to work under own initiative

• Problem solving skills

• An organised approach to work

• Time management

• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills / flexible attitude

• IT literate - with good working knowledge of Google Suite

• Minimum of 12 months experience working in the Events Industry

Desirable:

• Experience engaging with a casual work force  

• A clear understand of service excellence 

• Previous experience of using data 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Act with the highest levels of integrity

• Experience of working in a supervisory capacity at events.

• Experience of financial management.

• Level 3 and/or 4 in Spectator Safety

• SIA DS Licence

Benefits:

• Perks at Work Scheme: access to a wide range of employee benefits which include discounts in over 20 different categories ranging from Electronics, Home Appliances, Food & Groceries, Car Buying, Travel, Fitness, and more

• WeCare: 24 hours free access to  personal health and wellbeing assistance for Health, Mental Health, Diet, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle advice and support

• Annual leave - 28 days per year

• Company Pension

• Management uniform pack

• Training opportunities

• Overtime opportunities

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers.  We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors