Join Our Team - ATTA Events Operations Manager
Location: Flexible (UK or East/Southern Africa – Remote)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (4 or 5 days/week considered)
Salary: Remuneration commensurate with experience and location
Are you a detail-driven organiser with a flair for logistics and systems? Do you love making complex events run seamlessly behind the scenes? Join us at Experience Africa Events (EAE) — part of ATTA® — as our new Event Operations Manager and play a key role in the smooth delivery of both our flagship shows and trade show stand builds.
👥 About the Role
As Event Operations Manager, you’ll take the lead on core administrative, financial, and logistical tasks across our portfolio of events — including Experience Africa and Trade Shows like WTM, Indaba and ITB. You’ll work closely with the CEO, Buyer Engagement Manager and Head of Events to ensure that critical back-office processes run like clockwork.
From tech platform setup to accommodation allocations, badge printing to invoicing, you’ll be the person behind the scenes who makes sure everything comes together.
✨ Key Responsibilities
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Manage exhibitor registrations, invoicing, and documentation for Real Estate shows
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Oversee event logistics, registration desk planning, and collateral delivery
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Lead data management and GDPR compliance across all event systems
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Support accommodation allocations for buyers and exhibitors
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Set up and maintain event tech platforms (EventsAir, QuickBooks, SharePoint)
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Coordinate post-event reconciliation and reporting
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Maintain operational checklists, dashboards, and timelines
🔍 What We’re Looking For
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Experience in event operations, admin, or project support — ideally in the travel or tourism space
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Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
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Confident working across multiple platforms and deadlines
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Familiarity with Microsoft 365, EventsAir, and/or QuickBooks a plus
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A team player who thrives in a small, mission-led environment
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Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across time zones
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A genuine interest in events, logistics, and fundamentally African tourism
💼 Why Join Us?
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Join a purpose-led organisation shaping the future of African travel
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Work in a small, agile team with big ambitions and global reach
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Flexible, remote-first working environment
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Potential to travel to trade shows and events
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Be part of a values-driven team delivering high-quality, impactful work
📝 Job Description
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Job Description
Ready to Apply?
Please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your suitability to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Experience Africa Events is committed to building an inclusive, values-led team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and especially encourage candidates who bring diversity of experience and perspective to our work.