Events Operations Lead

Licensed sponsor United Kingdom Posted 4 days ago

The Events Operations Lead is responsible for leading the operational delivery of McLaren's global Experiences portfolio and ensuring the successful execution of high-profile, complex and strategically important events.

The role provides senior operational leadership across the Experiences programme, taking full end-to-end ownership of selected events whilst leading delivery workstreams across major global launches, PURE experiences, hospitality programmes and client activations. Acting as the senior delivery authority beneath the Events Manager, the role is accountable for operational planning, supplier performance, budget control, risk management, delivery governance and live event execution.

The Events Operations Lead also plays a key role in establishing and improving event delivery standards, processes, planning frameworks and operational best practice across the Experiences function, helping create a scalable and resilient operating model capable of supporting future growth.

Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of selected events and activations.
Leads operational delivery across major global programmes, product launches and PURE experiences.
Manages complex event budgets and supplier relationships.
Leads Event Executives, Event Specialists, temporary resources, suppliers and agency teams across allocated projects.
Responsible for delivery governance, operational standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
Acts as the senior operational decision-maker for allocated projects, escalating only significant commercial, reputational or strategic risks.
Requires regular international travel, live event leadership and occasional weekend work.