Event Operations Lead

Shoptalk
Shoptalk

Administration, Operations

London, UK

Posted on Jul 3, 2026

About HLTH (a Hyve Event):

Our mission is to connect the entire healthcare ecosystem and foster meaningful community

interactions through three annual events (HLTH, ViVE and HLTH Europe), the HLTH

Foundation, and a series of digital content offerings. HLTH’s organisational goal as an industry

engagement platform is to help define the next decade of healthcare. HLTH was founded in

2015 and is now considered the foremost event for healthcare innovation in the whole of the US

and in Europe since 2024.

Summary of the Role:

We are looking for an experienced event logistics professional to join the HLTH team to manage

and implement the logistical delivery of HLTH Events, with a focus on HLTH Europe. HLTH

Europe is Europe’s number one healthcare innovation event taking place in Amsterdam,

annually. Additionally, this role, will support the US events, as required.

This role will focus on the day-to-day operations of HLTH Europe and will supervise a small

operations team focused on both event logistics and sponsor logistics. The role will also work on

US portfolio events as assigned.

This role is based in the UK with travel into our London office a minimum of 3 days a week.

International travel is required as is flexibility regarding working hours.

Primary Responsibilities:

●Lead end-to-end execution of event operations for HLTH Europe.

Drive sponsor operations, including deliverables, communications, portal

management, floorplan strategy and execution, turnkey booths and activations,

pavilion builds, inventory management, and brand asset collection.

○Oversee all meeting logistics, including signage, décor, room design, AV

production, housing, and the onsite experience.

●Manage, direct, and work with key event vendors through show cycle.

○This includes, but is not limited to, special event venue(s), security, destination

management companies, staffing agencies, registration companies,

transportation companies, housing, onsite tech vendors, etc.

●Manage the event budget, forecasting, and post event reconciliation

●Brainstorm and implement event plans and concepts including liaising with internal

teams; creative, marketing, sales, and content to deliver unique event experiences

●Implement cross-functional team strategies and processes using project management

tools (Notion, Salesforce, G-Suite)

●Work closely with the event team at the RAI to maximise all opportunities at the venue

and ensure a smooth transition for all from pre show to onsite.

●Management of the health and safety of the event, working with third party providers

where appropriate to ensure a safe and secure environment across the HLTH event

portfolio

●Creation and implementation of a CSR programme for the event, minimising the

environmental impact of the show and creating sustainable ways of working across the

HLTH event portfolio

●Support, mentor and coach individuals undertaking operational responsibilities to help

spread knowledge and best practice

Qualifications:

●7+ years' experience in delivering large scale events, both conferences and exhibitions

●Excellent numeracy skills and experience in managing budgets in excess of €2m

●Team management and recruitment experience

●Floorplan management skills

●Experience in negotiation and handling high value tenders

●Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

●Collaborative, positive personality and experience working with cross-functional teams.

●Excellent verbal and written communication skills

●Ability to build and leverage relationships both internally and externally

●Self-motivated

●Creative & innovative

●Solution oriented & collaborative

●Experience working in Europe beneficial

Technology Stack:

●CRM (for all event areas): Salesforce

●Workspace: Google (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

●Events: MapYourShow, Swoogo, Swapcard, Docusign

●Internal Comms/Project Management: Asana, Slack, Zoom

Salary & Benefits:

●Competitive compensation and benefits package

●Apple laptop provided to all employees

●Paid time off & holiday schedule