Executive Operations & Travel Specialist, IO Global, GB

Who are we?

IOG, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

What the role involves:

As an experienced Operations and Travel Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting operations, team logistics, and travel planning to ensure seamless execution of business activities for the Growth Department. This role partners closely with the Travel and Events to manage executive and employee travel, while also coordinating team operations and in person event logistics. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and can balance travel coordination with administrative excellence and team support.

While the primary focus is operations and travel, the role will support internal events across the company and offers opportunities to gain exposure to external event projects such as conferences, trade shows, and brand activations, providing valuable experience in a corporate events environment.

• Team Operations: Support operational planning and coordination for team meetings and all-hands gatherings. Assist in planning and executing with logistics, agenda prep, and scheduling support. Partner with department leadership and operations teams to ensure consistent communication and flawless delivery.
• Administrative Support: Provide calendar management and meeting scheduling for two executives. Book and manage team meetings, including logistics and technical setup. Capture meeting notes and distribute key takeaways and action items. Prepare presentations by cleaning and formatting slides for executive and team meetings. Submit and reconcile expense reports using SAP Concur.
• Travel Support: Coordinate executive and employee travel arrangements in partnership with the travel agent and the Travel Manager. Book flights, hotels, and ground transportation for business travel and small events. Reserve dinner venues and manage logistics for small team events and meetings. Secure hotel accommodations for employees and executives attending meetings, conferences, and events.
• Internal Event Coordination: Support the planning of internal events, including scheduling, venue booking, catering, AV requirements, and on-site logistics (where required).
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with internal and product teams to ensure events meet business and team objectives, delivering a positive attendee experience.
• Budget & Vendor Support: Assist in sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and tracking expenses to ensure events remain within budget.
• Event Materials: Prepare agendas and attendee briefs for internal events.
• On-Site Support: Manage setup, vendors, and attendee communications during events, resolving issues quickly as they arise.
• Post-Event Administration: Collect attendee feedback, compile learnings, and update process documents for continuous improvement.
• External Event Exposure: Provide occasional support to the wider Events Team on external projects, assisting with logistics, vendor liaison, and materials preparation.