Job opportunity
Operations Assistant (full time permanent)
Location: Manchester (Northern Quarter Office & On-Site)
Salary: £24,750 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate (immediate start available)
Reports to: Senior Operations Manager
About EN4
Founded in 2019, EN4 is a fast-growing and energetic production company, known for delivering large-scale, high-impact live events. From festivals to warehouse shows, we work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, including Parklife, The Warehouse Project, and Lost Village. We thrive in a busy, collaborative environment and are looking for someone who shares our passion for creating unforgettable experiences.
This is not your typical 9–5 role – we’re after someone who’s motivated, adaptable, and ready to get stuck in across a wide range of projects and environments.
Role Overview
As Operations Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day delivery of our events. You’ll support the Operations team across multiple projects, assist with logistical planning, liaise with suppliers, and ensure everything runs smoothly – both in the office and on-site. You’ll be involved in all phases of event production, from pre-event planning to post-event wrap-up.
Your working hours will be split between being based at our Manchester Northern Quarter office and working on-site at events across Manchester and beyond
Key Responsibilities
- • Work as part of the Operations team on major events including Parklife, Lost Village, and The Warehouse Project
- • Assist with on-site delivery, including freelance staff coordination
Help source quotes, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain strong supplier relationships - • Support finance administration, including budget tracking and invoice processing
- • Keep timelines and event documentation up to date
- • Maintain clear and effective communication across internal teams and external partners
- • Assist with all operational aspects of events – from planning to execution and post-event wrap
- • Take ownership of various tasks across all EN4 projects, contributing wherever needed
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone who’s:
- • A strong team player – collaborative, reliable, and ready to help out
- • Organised & proactive – able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- • Great with people – confident talking to suppliers and stakeholders
- • A clear communicator – written and verbal, internally and externally
- • Tech-savvy – comfortable with Google Workspace and Excel
- • Detail-oriented – able to handle admin, budgets, and confidential information with care
- • Events-savvy – ideally with some previous experience working in live events
- • Flexible with hours – happy to work evenings, weekends, and irregular shifts when required
- • Full-time office-based – must be able to work from our Manchester HQ daily
What We Offer
- • Exposure to all aspects of event production
- • Hands-on mentoring and training
- • Opportunities for growth within a supportive, energetic team
- • A collaborative working culture with a shared passion for live events
If you’re excited about the events world, enjoy solving problems, and love the idea of being part of a fast-moving production company, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest in the role to job.application@engineno4.uk with the subject line:
Operations Assistant Application – [Your Name]
Application deadline: Midday Tuesday 14th October 2025
In-person interviews: Week commencing 20th October 2025 (held in Manchester)
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
We look forward to hearing from you!