The JB B2B Events Jobs Brief, 20 October 2026 Edition
October 20, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of The JB B2B Events Jobs Brief
Your regular update on live roles across the B2B events industry.
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This week, we're bringing you eight opportunities across the B2B events industry, spanning event operations and event sales, from executive level through to senior leadership.
We're also sharing our latest advice for professionals navigating the busy events season while considering their next career move.
Three Ways to Job Hunt When Your Diary Is Full
Events season is currently at its peak, with packed schedules, back-to-back events and what may seem like a never-ending inbox to catch up on; however, many people are also eyeing their next move. So, how do you balance the responsibilities of your current role while also searching for your next one? Here are our top three tips:
- Be sure the move is right. Before you pour your energy into a search, take a moment to check that leaving is really what you want, and that you’ve explored everything your current workplace could offer. Ask yourself: are there upcoming opportunities for growth in my current role? Have I spoken to my manager about where I’d like my career to go? When each work day is full to the brim, your time is precious, so make sure a new role is truly worth the time you’ll give to finding it.
- Be selective. Once you know you want to move, focus only on roles you genuinely match. Rather than applying to every role you see, spend the limited time you have crafting strong, relevant applications. When your diary is already full, a handful of thoughtful applications will serve you far better than a long list of rushed ones.
- Protect time for prep. You deserve to walk into every interview feeling ready, and with peak season leaving little room to spare, that time won’t appear on its own. Blocking it out in your calendar will help you feel more prepared and confident, and less stressed when it comes to the actual interview.
If you’re ready for your next role and to put these three tips into action, you may find the perfect fit in this week’s newsletter.
This Week's Opportunities
Head of Event Operations – Exhibitions
London (Hybrid) + International Travel ┃ £60,000–£65,000 + bonus
A fantastic opportunity to lead the operational delivery of a high-profile portfolio of large-scale B2B conferences and exhibitions for a globally recognised events organiser. You'll lead a multi-layered team, take ownership of budgets and P&L, oversee venue and supplier negotiations, and drive operational improvements as the business expands internationally. Ideal for an experienced Senior Operations Manager ready to step up or an existing Head of Operations looking for a new challenge.
Event Operations Manager – B2B Events
Central London (Hybrid) + Travel ┃ Up to £43,000 + bonus
Join an established international B2B events business with a strong reputation in the technology sector. You'll take ownership of large-scale conferences and exhibitions from initial planning through to onsite delivery and post-event review, managing budgets, suppliers, floorplans, sponsor and exhibitor operations. A great opportunity for an experienced event operations professional looking to develop their career with a respected organiser that promotes from within.
Lots More Roles Available
We currently have a wide range of live opportunities across the B2B events industry, covering marketing, sales, sponsorship, delegate sales, conference production, operations and more.
If none of the roles above are quite right for you, there are plenty more opportunities to explore on our website.
Refer a Friend Bonus
Know someone who could be a great fit for one of these opportunities? Refer them to Jackson Barnes Recruitment and, if we successfully place them, you'll receive our referral bonus.
Explore more live roles on our website:
www.jbrecruitment.co.uk
About Jackson Barnes Recruitment
We specialise in connecting commercial talent with leading organisations across the events, media and publishing sectors, from graduate to MD level.
If you're exploring your next move in the B2B events space, feel free to get in touch:
Helen, Director: helen@jbrecruitment.co.uk
Lucy, Recruitment & Operations Executive:
lucy@jbrecruitment.co.uk
Grace, Content & Community Manager:
grace@jbrecruitment.co.uk
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