Series Operations Director

POSITION: Series Operations Director LOCATION: Wimbledon, UK TERM: Permanent ABOUT 54GROUP: 54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Dubai, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore & Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida & New York). It works with rights holders, governing bodies, household brands and major investors who share its belief in the power of sport. 54 comprises three service areas each consisting of two divisions: 1. Strategic Advisory (Consultancy and Data & Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation & Engagement (Events and Marketing). At its core, the company has an unwavering belief in embracing the opportunities offered by pushing at the edges of conventional wisdom to turn the improbable into the unignorable. ROLE OVERVIEW: The opportunity exists for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Series Operations Director to join the 54 team, to oversee & lead Event Operations for a key client within 54’s global events portfolio The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the continuity across multiple events within the series as it pertains to Operational delivery, including, rightsholder, partner and client liaison, budget and project management, operations, production and logistics. An understanding of the professional sports event ecosystem, its stakeholders, rightsholders and suppliers is an advantage but an ability to navigate and learn about the global events environment is also sufficient for the role. The events portfolio is expanding into new sports and territories and therefore, experience in producing a wide range of major sports events is an advantage. The desired candidate must boast extensive international event experience, strong personal motivation, demonstrate innovate and forward-thinking practices, and be comfortable working remotely as well as at the Company’s Offices. As a senior role in the 54 events division, the candidate must have extensive project management experience, with a track record of delivering multiple events successfully within tight and competitive deadlines. The candidate must be comfortable managing a variety of relationships and have the ability to travel and work in a variety of different environments and cultures. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy & Planning Ensure global consistency for our client throughout their roster of events, adapting to local market conditions where required. Oversee key operational design and technical elements for the series, ensuring regional delivery teams operate according to standard plans. Create and review key operational planning documents to ensure smooth and successful implementation and delivery across multiple projects Liaise with Event Directors and other key internal stakeholders to ensure plans and documents are fit for purpose Management and review of the event delivery budgets across the event portfolio Liaise with internal legal and HR teams, and external H&S consultants to maintain best practice in insurance, legal and health and safety across the series Collaborate effectively with Procurement Manager and international Operations Directors to deliver cost efficiencies and high quality of product throughout the series Support across supplier negotiations, requirements, and services Keep up to date with the latest innovations in event operations Leadership & Co-ordination Be an excellent communicator and team player Liaise regularly with other departments to ensure alignment Contribute regularly, provide good insights and support in event planning meetings Encourage and develop best-practice across the business Always create a positive team culture, providing support where required and creating clear development pathways for team members Lead a team of skilled professionals to deliver a wide range of activities ensuring high standards Must be willing to travel to oversee and/or support on international events - circa 16 weeks Operational Delivery Oversee and Coordinate the work of the Event Operations Directors and their teams for all events within the series. Ensure all Event Operations related KPIs (including both delivery elements and reporting requirements) are met and where possible, exceeded at all times Create and review and ensure consistency of key operational planning documents to ensure smooth and successful implementation and delivery across multiple events within the series Be the key point of contact for the client’s event design and infrastructure requirements including structures and interior, technical, broadcast, branding and signage as well as wider site infrastructure as required Own & lead on event operations delivery and execution of specific allocated events if required Alongside the Event Operations Directors, oversee the build, design and usage of key operational documents including CAD Plans, Operational Schedules, Budgets and Logistics plans in line with 54 Event Operational standards Implement and operate at all times according to the Event Operations Safey & Risk Management System and within 54’s Event Operations Risk Management Standards Conduct regular meetings within the operations team on the event ensuring all key areas and specialties are aligned and delivering as required Act as a subject matter expert or key expert across the range of event operations services including site & infrastructure, site services, technical production, safety and risk, branding and signage and/or general support services to the client team. Ensure safe operations onsite, ensure the highest safety & security standards are adhered to at all times and that work is always conducted in a safe manner Drive world class, event operations standards in all aspects of delivery while proactively monitoring and reporting on event delivery, working with the Event Operations Directors to remedy issues before they occur. Monitoring & Evaluation Concise updates to the Head of Event Operations, the leadership team and stakeholders in a timely manner about event delivery and status Ensure project management tools are used consistently and effectively at all times Produce clear and concise reports for senior management and client review in a timely manner. Including but not limited to budget reports, resourcing and post event reporting SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/APTITUDES NEEDED: Be an excellent communicator and team player, Comfortable talking to stakeholders at all levels Have a passion for sport Be accountable and a problem solver who promotes trust and respect within the team Leads by example as well as being flexible and adaptable Collaborative and a good contributor in a team setting Innovative thinker Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint Strong understanding of managing budgets and conducting RFP’s & RFQ’s Valid driver’s license. Proficiency of AutoCAD would be an advantage SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive Salary Annual Discretionary Company Bonus – up to 8% - 3% Company & 5% Individual 25 days annual leave ( public holidays), pro-rated Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Private Healthcare Staff clothing

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 1/17/2025