EU Event Operations Manager

Company Description ATHX Games is a multi-country competitive fitness event series, bringing athletes, spectators and brands together at live events across Europe, North America, Asia and beyond. We create high-energy competition experiences that test every kind of athlete, and we're growing fast into new cities and new markets. Joining ATHX means working in a small, ambitious team where your ideas get heard, your work shows up on the event floor, and you help shape a global fitness brand as it scales. Role Description The EU Event Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of ATHX events across the EU region. This role involves coordinating event logistics, managing timelines, and ensuring all operational elements are aligned and delivered on schedule. The manager will collaborate with internal teams to define event requirements, manage budgets, and oversee the event lifecycle from the planning phase to the post-event reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities Event Planning & Delivery

• Own the end-to-end planning and delivery of your assigned ATHX events, from venue confirmation through build, live day(s) and de-rig to post-event close.
• Manage venue relationships, local suppliers and contractors for each event, working within the frameworks agreed by Operations leadership.
• Deliver every event to the ATHX Event Playbook and Run of Show. After each event, report on costs, incidents and athlete feedback. Budget & Cost Control
• Deliver each event within the approved budget. Track costs against the agreed plan; keep kit, crew and cost data complete and accurate in our planning system; and deliver the post-event reconciliation.
• Provide regular budget updates to senior management and key stakeholders where required. On-Site Leadership & Logistics
• Lead the on-site team of crew, contractors, volunteers and event staff. Work closely with the Event Build Manager and the Workforce Manager to solve problems on site in real time.
• Coordinate transport and logistics for your events working alongside the Head of Transport & Logistics, including load-in, load-out and local sub-hire from the approved equipment list. Health & Safety
• Ensure every event meets health & safety requirements: risk assessments, crowd management plans, contractor safety and local regulations. Maintain contingency plans for operational risks. Continuous Improvement
• Drive continuous improvement of event delivery. Review every event with your team, identify what to fix and implement the changes at the next event. Make sure every improvement is captured in the Playbook.
• Bring a curious and open mind to how we deliver events and how we can continue to develop events to deliver the best event experience for our athletes and spectators. Who We're Looking For Essential
• Right to work in the UK.
• Fluent professional and business English, written and spoken.
• Fluency in at least one further European language, e.g. German, French or Spanish.
• 5+ years' experience delivering large-scale live events as the accountable event or operations manager, ideally in sports, fitness or mass participation.
• Proven ownership of event budgets and supplier relationships, including events outside your home country.
• Working knowledge of event health & safety: risk assessments, crowd management and contractor management.
• Able to lead crews, contractors and volunteers under time pressure. Calm, decisive and hands-on during build and show day.
• Works to a defined process and keeps data accurate. Comfortable running events through an equipment and crew planning system.
• Able and willing to travel throughout Europe, including weekends and evenings during event weeks. Desirable
• A recognised health & safety qualification, e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or equivalent.
• First Aid trained.
• Experience with equipment, crew and project planning software for live events.
• Background in functional fitness, hybrid fitness or endurance events. What We Offer
• ATHX Staff Uniform Allowance / Discount off Adidas.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a workplace pension.
• Access to ATHX Games events across the UK and internationally.
• Be part of one of the fastest-growing fitness competition brands.
• Work closely with global partners and industry-leading brands.
• Play a key role in shaping the athlete and customer experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to international event growth and commercial success.