Head of Operations

Our Mission is to produce the Safest and most Exhilarating Events to create Unbreakable Bonds between Charities and Supporters, at no cost to our Planet.

Fundraising Walks, Long distance Treks, Obstacle Races and Runs are just some of the events we love to organise.

We are proud to be a Certified B Corp.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Head of Operations to play a defining role in the growth and development of this small business. The successful candidate will develop and lead plans and initiatives that

to enable sustainable growth, whilst promoting Gladiator Events’ culture and values.

This will include leading, supporting and inspiring a team to deliver exceptional events for the charity sector. You will work collaboratively with other organisations, identify opportunities and support the strategic

and operational development of Gladiator Events to continue to develop its reputation as one of the leading challenge event management companies in the UK.

You will have excellent communication and people management skills and a shared passion to make a positive impact in line with Gladiator Events’ values as a B Corp Certified business working exclusively with

charities. You will also be comfortable with shaping your role, risk-taking, able to get stuff done and be excited about the idea of working for a small business and the opportunities and challenges that come with this.

We choose our team based on shared values, personality and passion rather than just experience.

Skills

• Experienced in leading, motivating and managing a diverse team effectively.

• Proven track record of leading cross-organisational planning or strategy processes, translating strategic

objectives into plans, activities and successful delivery.

• Operational management experience across several business functions such IT, HR, finance, planning and

programme or project management.

• Experience of establishing and improving business processes and effective ways of working.

• Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills.

• Financial management experience.

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – including experience of producing professional

written documents.

• Comfortable working collaboratively and independently, taking all voices into equal consideration.

• Comfortable with rolling up sleeves and work across all aspects of GE whilst also thinking strategically.

• Experienced in working and reacting in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Personality

• A kind, fair and supportive leader motivated by enabling people to be their best selves, prioritising wellbeing.

• Passionate about the role that business can play in creating the future that benefits all people and the planet.

• Have an energetic and lively personality, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

• Have strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of audiences.

• Be able to go the extra mile and be willing to get stuck in to all tasks.

• Proactive, organised and highly self-motivated.

• Customer-focused and flexible.

• Professional and personal integrity.

• Eligible to work in the UK.