Event Operations Executive

1 month ago


Loughborough, United Kingdom RunThrough Full time

JOB TITLE: Event Operations Executive

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work)

SALARY: £23k – 26k (Depending on experience)

BASED: Loughborough (Travel is involved for events)

TYPE OF WORK: Operational/Events/Office-based/Remote working

START DATE: ASAP

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21st November 2024


A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate, motivated and hard-working individual to join the operations and events team at Runner Retreats & RunThrough. At Runner Retreats we want to provide runners with unforgettable experiences in inspirational locations and we work closely with RunThrough to host running events and experiences here in the UK and abroad.


We are looking for a candidate to work alongside our operational lead, helping to plan and deliver events throughout the year. You will complete daily tasks including event logistics, planning, data management, customer relations, venue management and ensuring high-standards are maintained in relation to the preparation and delivery of events. This role will involve event work, including travel to and from events at weekends, so a full UK driving licence is required.


Key Roles and Responsibilities


  • Maintain and develop relationships with current and potential venues which will host our runner retreats, camps and workshops
  • Be a customer facing point of contact for Runner Retreats, making sure all our client databases are up to date
  • Ongoing communication with clients pre and post event 
  • Ensure accurate event information is created and sent out to participants before every event
  • Manage the backend booking system including minor website changes where our events are advertised.
  • Attend Runner Retreats events including retreats, camps and workshops and being responsible for the smooth running of the operations. This currently includes 10 events in total however this job role will involve actively looking for future event opportunities.
  • Attend 30 RunThrough events throughout the calendar year. This will include travel to events in the midlands and potentially the North West (driving time depending)
  • Collaborate with the event team to plan and execute events including attending the weekly team meetings


Essential Skills and Requirements


  • Strong operational and administrative skills
  • Passionate about physical activity and running.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
  • Full manual driving licence.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Willing to work weekends: early start, & late finish.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Knowledge of the U.K running industry.


Employee Benefits


We Love What We Do


Runner Retreats branded RT kit 

Free entry to any RunThrough race for you and your family

Deeply discounted race entries for your friends

Benefit from partners discount codes

Flexible working hours to fit around training and exercise 

Free coaching plans provided by our partners New Levels Coaching

£400 personal electronics allowance


We Are There For Each Other

We provide access to training that will help you to foster your relationships - mental health awareness, sign language, communication skills etc

Quarterly 121 sessions with your line manager as well as bi-weekly check ins

A culture of compassion and camaraderie - we are all here to support each other


We Build Relationships

Regular team socials with your team

Annual Runner Retreat team social and Bi Annual full team socials with the whole RunThrough team

We provide work placements within our subsidiary brands - RunThrough UK, New Levels Coaching, RT Kit, Sports Media Agency, RT Foundation

Free membership to the New Levels Run Club - An affiliated England Athletics Run Club





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