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Unleash your potential with TED and help create world-class event experiences worldwide.
Overview
Salary £75000 - £95000
Location Remote - Regular Travel
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
TED is a global community committed to sharing transformative ideas that ignite imagination and foster a deeper understanding of the world. Join our international organization, dedicated to curiosity, reason, and knowledge without biases.
Role Summary
- Lead conference logistics and infrastructure planning across TED's global events portfolio.
- In charge of TED's logistics, staffing, and security programs execution and improvement.
- Direct early-stage planning to onsite execution and crew management.
Role Requirements
- 5–7+ years of experience in event operations, logistics, or large-scale live event planning.
- 3+ years of people management experience.
- Proficiency in vendor procurement, contract negotiation, and RFP processes.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Airtable, DocuSign, and project management platforms like Asana is required.
Application Process Details
- Position is remote but calls for regular travel, including international, for on-site event delivery.
- Include a cover letter explaining why this role appeals to you in your application.
TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility, and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder, and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
The role of the Event Operations Manager, Logistics is to lead core aspects of conference logistics and infrastructure across TED’s global events portfolio. This role sits within the Conference Operations team and is responsible for the execution and advancement of TED’s logistics, staffing, and security programs. From early-stage planning and procurement through onsite execution and crew oversight, the Event Operations Manager will ensure every moving part comes together to create world-class event experiences.
Job requirements include 5–7+ years of experience in event operations, logistics, or large-scale live event planning, 3+ years people management experience, and proven expertise in vendor procurement, in-kind sponsor sourcing, contract negotiation, and RFP processes. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Airtable, DocuSign, and project management platforms (e.g., Asana) is also required.
Benefits include full health benefits (medical, dental, vision), paid family leave, flexible paid time off, free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents, and 401k / RRSP with match.
This position is remote, but requires regular travel (including international travel) for on-site event delivery. Please include a cover letter with your application. We’d love to know why this role resonates with you.
