RUSSIAN SPEAKING OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location: London
Salary: £19k
IQPC UK is looking for someone to fill the role, Operations Manager to report directly to the
Head of Operations IQPC UK. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running
and successful management of our events from planning to execution. You will be the main
point of contact for all the sponsors and speakers in the run up to the event, while managing
the budget, venue, suppliers and signage.
Qualities and Skills Required
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Fluent Russian Speaker
Ability to work independently and within a team
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Written English must be of a high standard in both postal communication and email
Must be a strong communicator both face to face and over the telephone
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident / Diplomacy
High level of PC literacy is required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Graduate level: 2:1
Fluent in Russian language (spoken and written)
Responsibilities of the Event Manager will include:
Sponsors
 Close Liaison with all sponsors in the run up to the event, gathering necessary
documents and materials in time for deadlines
 Ensuring logos are placed correctly on all signage and event documentation
 Onsite delivery - meetings, seat-drops, drinks receptions, lunches, private dinners
 Close internal communication with Sponsorship Managers to ensure expectations
are met before, during and after the event
Speakers
 Main point of contact for all speakers, gathering biographies, photos, special
requirements
 Placing speakers on the agenda, ensuring speakers are clear on their time slot
 Handling any logistical questions regarding travel and accommodation if required
 Ensuring all speakers are prepared for the event and have presentations ready
before they arrive
Venue
 Main point of contact with the venue once the contract has been signed
 Confirming set-up, floor plans, menus, drinks receptions, final numbers
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Budget - Staying within budget for food & beverage, bedrooms, room rental
Accommodation - sending rooming lists through to the hotel for staff and speakers
General operations roles
 Preparing all onsite delegate/sponsor packs
 Creating all the signage, branding will all event logos
 Organising all AV requirements
 Dealing with other suppliers for printing
 On-site management at events. This will sometimes require overseas travel to
Europe and US
 You must be able to manage the budget for the entire event
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