Regional Operations Director – EMEA | Event Technology & Live Experiences
West Germany | 💼 Full-time | ✈️ Travel up to 50%
Lead regional operations for a global leader in event production, helping to deliver world-class live experiences across premier venues. 🎤🎥
We’re working with a well-established international organisation at the forefront of live event production and technology. With a strong presence in hotels, conference centres, and corporate event spaces, they provide high-impact audiovisual and production services that bring events to life.
They are now hiring a Regional Operations Director to lead their EMEA operations. This role combines operational oversight, commercial leadership, and team development, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, service-led environment and has a track record of multi-site leadership.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and support a network of venue-based teams to deliver consistent, high-quality event services.
- Drive regional financial performance, including forecasting, EBITDA growth, and cost optimisation.
- Strengthen client relationships across hotel and venue partners, ensuring satisfaction and contract retention.
- Champion operational standards and compliance across venues, with a focus on safety, service, and quality.
- Collaborate with sales and finance leaders to implement strategies that maximise revenue and resource utilisation.
- Foster a high-performing, engaged, and development-focused team culture.
This could suit you if…
You have 5+ years’ experience in multi-site operational leadership, ideally within events, AV, or hospitality.You’re commercially sharp with strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and forecasts.You thrive on building and leading teams across multiple locations.You’re a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.You’re comfortable with regular travel and working in a dynamic, client-facing environment.What you’ll get
A leadership role with real regional impact and visibility.The opportunity to work across iconic venues and events in the EMEA region.Competitive salary, performance incentives, and travel opportunities.A values-led culture committed to service excellence and team development.If you’re a people-first leader with a passion for live events and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact harvey@icpsearch.com