Lead the operational delivery of XENOM events as our key local representative. Take ownership of the venue, local suppliers, infrastructure and event build from planning through to onsite delivery, working closely with XENOM's central Operations team and global suppliers. Alongside event delivery, act as an important link between XENOM HQ and the local market, providing insight into the local functional fitness community, suppliers and wider market.
Responsibilities:
Take over day-to-day management of the venue following contracting by XENOM's Head of Operations
Act as XENOM's primary local contact for the venue throughout the planning and delivery process
Coordinate venue services including security, power, catering, cleaning, internet, waste and other operational requirements
Develop detailed event plans and build/break schedules
Work with the XENOM HQ team on venue layouts, participant experience, branding opportunities and operational requirements
Identify local operational risks, regulations and venue requirements
Manage agreed local event budgets, quotes and supplier costs
Source and manage infrastructure not supplied through XENOM's touring package, including plant machinery, furniture, water, power, radios, internet and other event services
Source specialist local staffing where required, including medical and additional operational support
Manage local suppliers from appointment through to onsite delivery and close-out
Coordinate local requirements with XENOM's global logistics, AV, rigging and competition equipment suppliers
Lead the onsite operational build and breakdown of the event
Coordinate the venue, local suppliers and XENOM's global delivery partners against the agreed schedule
Ensure the venue is operationally ready for handover to the Competition team
Act as the main onsite contact for the venue and operational suppliers
Manage live operational issues including infrastructure, security, power, water, venue requirements and layout changes
Support the Head of Operations with wider event problem-solving as required
Provide local knowledge and introductions to functional fitness gyms, community leaders and relevant networks
Connect XENOM's Community and Marketing teams with contacts that can support local campaigns, gym tours and community engagement
Identify and introduce relevant local suppliers, organisations and potential commercial partners
Advise on local market considerations including competing events, public holidays, cultural factors and suitable event dates
Help facilitate initial local conversations and relationships, working with the relevant XENOM HQ team to take opportunities forward
Experience Required:
Strong experience producing live events, ideally within fitness, sport, mass participation or other complex event environments
Proven experience managing venues, suppliers, infrastructure and onsite event builds
Strong project management skills and experience developing detailed event schedules
Experience managing operational budgets and multiple suppliers
Confidence leading onsite teams in fast-moving live environments
Strong local market knowledge and supplier relationships
Fluent local language and strong professional English
Practical, calm and solutions-focused when challenges arise onsite
Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with an international HQ team
Profile Strong knowledge of CrossFit, functional fitness or the wider fitness market
Existing relationships with local gyms, coaches, athletes or fitness communities
Experience working with international event series, rights holders or brands
Experience integrating touring or global suppliers into locally produced events