Operations Manager - Truck and Y Not Festivals

Truck - Coming straight out of the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside. Dubbed 'The Godfather of the small festival scene' Truck is one of the UK’s longest running and most popular small music festivals, showcasing the biggest and best emerging artists since 1998!

Y Not - Situated in the rolling hills of the Peak District, Y Not Festival plays host to global artists and trailblazing emerging talent year on year. What was once a house party has now grown into a full scale music festival. Y Not may be bigger, but its heart still holds true to its mantra; small, fresh and loud.

Scope of Work:

Working with the Senior Operations Manager (SOM) to ensure all operational plans for the event are in place. More specifically this will include but may not be limited to the areas outlined below:

• Alongside the SOM liaise between the broader operations departments (Site & Production) and broader Festival Team (Promoter/Artist booking/Marketing/Sponsorship/Ticketing/Finance) to ensure plans are aligned.
• Ensure agreed project timelines and deadlines are followed, flagging foreseeable issues with relevant members of the team as they arise
• Work with the SOM on budget management and coordination
• Acquire and oversee contractors & suppliers associated with the festival operations budget lines.
• Ensure procurement, purchase ordering, approval and payments processes are followed.
• Support the SOM on liaison with the broader festival teams on bar, trader, sponsor operations and to facilitate requirements & ensure recharges are reconciled.
• Liaise with the Artist Liaison Manager to ensure relevant plans are in place.
• Working with Site Manager, broader Festival departments and other teams to ensure that the site plan works for all.
• Support the Senior Operations Manager with Event Management Plans and SAG and management of the broader ops teams.
• Coordinate safety processes as directed by the Senior Operations Manager.
• Oversee post event debriefing & reconciling process across ops teams.
• Collating and administrating operational requirements and facilities from the broader festival department and contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event operations in a similar, fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Proven ability to multitask and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with individuals at all levels in the organisation.
• Proven experience in budget management, vendor management, and logistics coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Collaborate seamlessly within a dynamic team environment.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a quick grasp of processes, demonstrating a keen willingness to learn, grow, and swiftly apply new knowledge to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.