We are looking for a Lead Events & Workplace Operations for the European Headquarters in Hilversum the Netherlands, to drive innovative and strategic operations for all activities related to virtual, hybrid and live Event Experiences!
 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You lead operations for all activities related to virtual, hybrid and in-person Meeting & Event Experiences at EHQ. You will manage the workplace program, planning and strategic partner (talent) that successfully supports the EMEA event strategy and experience at EHQ. You are experienced across all disciplines of event operations for B-to-B Events and workplace operations and have a proven track record in driving event and workplace innovation.

In your role, you represent Meeting + Events at EHQ working closely with the EHQ Management Team, and our Strategic Partners through Integrated Facility Management, Nutrition and Sports, and other internal and external partners and stakeholders by contributing with EMEA Events input and requirements for facilities, service and operating models. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong blend of stakeholder management, facility and space management, catering management and Meeting & Events expertise, with the ability to manage both Employee Engagement initiatives and day-to-day Meeting & Event operations effectively.
 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Drive the EHQ event infrastructure by designing and strengthening operational, analytical, and financial processesOptimize and lead the communication plans to ensure flawless implementation of event program innovationsPro-active contribution shaping the future of events influencing geo and global direction with EHQ event requirementsDrive and manage the B-to-B event operating modelDesign and drive the operating model related to all event elements associated to delivering the Code Gates and Events at EHQ Provide strategic input to support the EHQ Management Team in the Showroom implementation and Workplace OperationsManage department’s financial processes including forecasts and reportingManage long-term internal-and external strategic partnershipsLeverage the strategic partner platform and manage QBR’s, SLA’s and SOP’sDrive and manage continuity of (outsourced) resource planning with business partners and independent contractorsManage long-term internal-and external strategic partnerships for seamless event deliveryContribute with Events requirements to EHQ environments portfolio strategy and experience operating modelInfluence and drive strategic decisions based on impact, agility and efficiency on Events with business partners

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a critical team member of the EHQ Operations team working closely with the Sr. Manger EHQ Operations, and reporting directly to the Director, EMEA Event, you will manage various strategic partners.
 

You will collaborate with senior leaders and work closely with cross-functional partners to provide thought leadership, manage business relationships and execute Only at Nike Event concepts.
 

WHAT YOU BRING

Extensive understanding of the event and operational side of a location / HQExperience of working with and connecting internal and external partners and stakeholdersAbility to connect the dots between the different operations and understand the different fields of expertise and act as the bridge between internal and external stakeholderAble to manage the strategic partners to deliver operational excellence on the groundProven track record in communication with senior leadership as well as teammates on all levelsProven track record in understanding the integration and connection between different services such as sport, food and event partnersTrack record in working in big international fast-paced companies with competing prioritiesExtensive international experience in high-profile event operationsTrack record working in big international fast-paced companiesExtensive experience and proven track record managing QBRs, SLAs and SOPsBusiness acumen with ability to manage budgets and competing prioritiesExcellent presentation skills and willingness to travel 5–10%

Role closes 4th February and is not available for relocation