Position title Event Operations Manager - Hong Kong Sevens Organisation Hong Kong Rugby Union Location Hong Kong Closing Date Friday 5th October, 2018 Job Summary The HKRU are seeking an Events Operations Manager who will play an integral role in the operational planning, administration and delivery of the world famous Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The role will manage every aspect of the operational delivery of the event from the planning and liaison with stakeholders; the acquisition and management of event contractors; overseeing the successful operational delivery during the event; and managing the event wrap up and review process. Working as part of the Hong Kong Sevens Events team, the individual will be required to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, time management and the ability to execute tasks under event pressure with a high attention to detail. Specific responsibilities • Event liaison with stakeholders to ascertain precise event requirements; including World Rugby, Stadium management and other external bodies • Acquisition, co-ordination and management of event contractors to deliver event requirements • Create and maintain event timelines to ensure all quotations, deliverables, tasks and deadlines are on track and met • Ensuring insurance, legal and health and safety obligations are adhered to through the formation and creation of safety and event evacuation plans • Managing staffing requirements, recruitment and supervision • Management of event budgets and administration Your profile • 2-5 years relevant working experience in events • A team player who takes pride in delivering world class events • Attention to detail and first class organizational skills • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills • Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills • Fluent in English, spoken Cantonese is an advantage • Knowledge of Hong Kong and a passion for rugby is an advantage but not essential • Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions fast Salary offered will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please apply with full C.V. with detailed last salary, expected salary and available date of commencement if you were offered the position to Human Resources Department, Hong Kong Rugby Union, Room 2001, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or by email [email protected] on or before 5th October, 2018 Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly. .