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Operations Director- Events

Emerge Egress Consulting

Nairobi, Kenya CDI

Publiée il y a 1 mois · Expire dans 3 semaines

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Description du poste

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Role Objective
  • We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Operations Director to lead the strategic growth, operations, and commercial performance of our events company. 
  • This role is designed as a transitionary leadership position, with the successful candidate expected to evolve upon meeting agreed performance and leadership milestones. 
  • The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the events industry, strong business acumen, proven leadership ability, and the capacity to scale a creative, fast-paced organization. 
Core Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the company’s short- and long-term strategic plans 
  • Drive business growth, profitability, and market expansion 
  • Translate creative vision into commercially viable event concepts 
  • Prepare the organization for scale, partnerships, and major clients Operations & Execution 
  • Oversee end-to-end event delivery, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and post-event evaluation 
  • Establish and improve SOPs, systems, and internal controls 
  • Ensure quality standards, timelines, and budgets are consistently met 
  • Manage vendors, suppliers, venues, and key stakeholders 
  • Financial & Commercial Management 
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance 
  • Drive revenue growth through client acquisition, partnerships, and new offerings 
  • Ensure cost control and profitability across all events 
  • Work closely with finance teams and auditors Team Leadership & Culture 
  • Lead, mentor, and develop internal teams 
  • Build a high-performance, accountable, and creative culture 
  • Oversee recruitment, performance management, and succession planning 
  • Act as the senior decision-maker in day-to-day operations 
  • Serve as a senior representative of the company to key clients, partners, and sponsors 
  • Strengthen brand positioning and market reputation 
  • Lead negotiations for high-value contracts and partnerships Governance & Transition 
  • Work closely with the Board/Founders on governance and reporting 
  • Support long-term organizational sustainability and governance readiness 
  Job Specifications and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field 
  • Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong advantage 
  • Minimum 6 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a senior le...

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