Event Operations Executive

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world's largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world's trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it's the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role

Arena International, part of GlobalData, runs 50+ international market leading conferences every year across a variety of sectors. Our growing international portfolio spans across 3 key industries - pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and financial services with events running globally across the UK, US, Europe and Asia.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Operations Executive who thrives on detail and has a passion for delivering excellence. You must be confident in administration and coordination of all processes and procedures associated with running events.

What you'll be doing

• Management of the general events inbox and assisting with client enquiries
• Oversee weekly delegate registration approvals for assigned events
• Processing of all post event expenses for conference speakers
• Responsible for onboarding new suppliers
• Management of the global supplier list, adding new suppliers and conducting research into services and setting up demos
• Assisting with the end-to-end management of our dedicated event App. Setting up each event platform, uploading client information and assisting the Ops leads with forward and onsite planning
• Assisting with event registration and lead capture services for sponsors
• Supporting with venue sourcing. Completing venue brief sheets for ops leads to conduct searches and preparing digital presentations for new venues
• Marketing admin support, creating and sending out emails, coordinating with the website team to upload sponsor and event photography
• Responsible for ensuring the Ops cupboard in office is kept tidied and inventory list updated
• Act as second ops support for larger scoped events (International travel required)

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in B2B commercial events, preferably conferences, exhibitions, awards or 121 meetings formats
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with experience of reporting on activity
• High level of IT competency, including Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Process driven, resilient and resourceful to deliver successful events
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organize workload often with conflicting time constraints
• Our events are delivered in person, candidate must be prepared to travel internationally (long haul including USA)
• Flexible team player, with ability to work under pressure

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.