Operations & Event Manager at GetFocus

The technological future is more predictable than you think. What started with foundations laid by MIT researchers is now a full-blown AI powered technology forecasting system. By equipping innovators with data-driven technological foresight, we help them make the right investment decisions and innovate faster.

We typically work with R&D leaders and CTO offices at large organizations in various industries, such as Renault, Procter and Gamble, LVMH, BASF, Shell, and Reckitt, but also with the US Navy and other government institutions. Our clients have access to our AI powered platform and a managed service where our analyst team creates complete technology analyses on behalf of our clients.

About the role: We’re looking for an Operations and Event manager to own a substantial part of our financial & HR administration, day-to-day office management, and event coordination.

The operations and event part of the role will both take approximately half of your time.

After rapid growth of our organization in the last months, we would like somebody to join our team that can help streamline our further growth from an operational perspective.

For the event management part, it is important that you have strong coordination & communication skills and experience with organizing knowledge-driven events or managing a community.

This role is perfect for an ambitious individual who is looking for a lot of ownership and the opportunity to help further professionalize our company.

Main responsibilities

Operations

• Drafting, implementing and documenting internal processes and procedures
• Handle invoicing, accounts payables, and accounts receivables
• Manage payroll processing and related tax obligations
• Assist with drafting employment agreements and other HR-related documents
• Office management, including hosting external guests and meeting/travel arrangements for GetFocus colleagues

Event management

• Develop, execute & evaluate our event strategy and planning with our marketing team.
• Own the end-to-end organization of the events and webinars GetFocus is organizing.
• Develop detailed event timelines and coordinate event logistics.

Experience and Background:

• At least 2 years of experience in an operational or financial administration role within a startup environment
• Experience with organizing events and/or managing a community
• Near native English speaker
• Located within reasonable travel distance (or willingness to relocate) and the ability to work from our Rotterdam office at least 4 days a week

Profile of the Ideal Candidate:

• Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented: You possess exceptional organizational skills and pay close attention to detail, which are crucial for managing financial administration and coordinating complex event logistics.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: You have strong communication abilities that enable you to effectively coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and clients, ensuring smooth operations and successful events.
• Ambitious: You have the ambition to grow into a Head of Operations, COO, or Chief of Staff role as we grow.

What you will get

At GetFocus, we are growing an international team of exceptionally skilled people (25 today). We have a flat organizational structure with an informal and direct culture and often have drinks together on Friday evenings. We are located in the Science Tower in Rotterdam, together with dozens of other tech companies. At GetFocus, you will find yourself in a true scaleup culture buzzing with energy.

We offer a competitive salary that will rise as the company grows, an employee equity plan, and flexible working hours.

If you have always wanted to work for a Scaleup, are excited by the prospect of predicting the technological future, and are not afraid to take on large responsibilities, this is the job for you.

How to apply?

If you are excited about this position, submit your CV and cover letter via LinkedIn easy apply!