Strategy & Operations Associate

About the Role

We are collaborating with a pioneering organisation active in the global sports and live events industry to recruit a Strategy & Operations Associate. This role presents an exciting chance for individuals who enjoy blending strategic planning with direct operational execution to enhance the delivery of world-class international events.

Managing a set of large-scale events, you will be pivotal in spotting areas to streamline workflows, boost operational effectiveness, and develop scalable frameworks that facilitate future expansion. Positioned at the nexus of strategy, operations, and data, you will work alongside diverse stakeholders to guarantee efficient, consistent event delivery at the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic initiatives spanning multiple international events from the planning stages through to execution.
• Coordinate cross-departmental workstreams to keep projects on schedule and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Create and oversee project plans, timelines, milestones, and readiness programs.
• Evaluate operational data to detect patterns, challenges, risks, and chances for enhancement.
• Lead analyses after events to convert findings into actionable suggestions for upcoming events.
• Develop performance measurement tools including KPIs, dashboards, and reports focusing on operational metrics and resource use.
• Support the formulation and ongoing refinement of operational playbooks, planning aids, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate processes across multiple event campaigns.
• Prepare reports and presentations that assist senior leadership in strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a key coordinator linking various departments throughout the event lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Approximately 2-4 years in operations, strategy, consulting, project management, business process improvement, or event delivery.
• Strong analytical abilities with proficient command of advanced Excel or Google Sheets.
• Expertise in leveraging data to discover operational improvement opportunities.
• Excellent project management skills and aptitude for juggling multiple priorities effectively.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A natural curiosity driving continuous process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Confidence in presenting analysis and recommendations to various audiences.
• Experience in sectors such as sports, live events, entertainment, logistics, or consulting is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management software, reporting systems, or business intelligence tools is advantageous.

If you have a passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding live experiences, we encourage you to apply.