Event Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom RunThrough Full time

JOB TITLE: Event Operations Manager

START DATE: ASAP

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work)

SALARY: £30k – 35k (Depending on experience)

BASED: Manchester (Travel is involved for events)

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

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 2+ years event experience at managerial level


A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and hard-working individual to join the Operations Team at RunThrough. At RunThrough we strive to be excellent at what we do and have fun whilst doing so. We are always on the lookout for development opportunities, moments to grow, while helping our staff reach their potential.

We are looking for a candidate to manage and support the delivery of cutting-edge and professional mass-participation running events. You shall complete the daily tasks of event management to include, but not restricted to event planning, venue management, and ensuring high-standards are maintained in relation to the preparation and delivery of events. You may also be line manager of a small team.


Key Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain and develop relationships with venues, councils, traffic management contractors, businesses etc.

Create and update event management plans and risk assessments.

Complete relevant event applications, e.g. road closure applications.

Conduct official course measurements for new event courses.

Lead the course team on event days, ensuring that courses are correctly set up and packed down. Being the lead cyclist for events where appropriate.

Line management of a small team of Operations staff.


Essential Skills and Requirements

Passionate about physical activity and running.

Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Full driving licence.

Previous line management experience.

Ability to work independently and remotely during the week.

Willing to work weekends: early start, early finish.

Excellent organisation skills.

Knowledge of the U.K running industry.


Employee Benefits


We Love What We Do

Free entry to any RunThrough race for you and your family

Deeply discounted race entries for your friends

£70 race entry fund to participate in non RunThrough events

£200 RunThrough Kit voucher

20% Sport Shoes discount

Regular social group runs with the team in the great outdoors

Flexible working hours to fit around training and exercise

Free personalised coaching provided by our partners New Levels Coaching

Free tea, coffee and snacks in the office


We Create Solutions

We offer professional development opportunities to upskill you and expose you to new areas of the business

We organise personal development opportunities through team building workshops, management training, guest speakers and much more

£400 personal electronics allowance

Cycle 2 Work scheme for employees who would rather travel under their own steam


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

Monthly 121 welfare check ins with our HR manager in addition to your 121 sessions with your line manager

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


We Build Relationships

Free regular team socials with your regional teams

Bi Annual full team socials with the whole RunThrough team

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

Free membership to the RunThrough Run Club - a place where you can meet and train with other members of the community


We Are Innovators

Opportunity to take on side projects in areas of personal interest

Mentorship from the senior and national leadership teams to develop leadership skills

Opportunities to travel overseas and work on some of our events in Central Europe and the Middle East

Opportunity to pitch and explore new venue ideas for running, trail and triathlon events

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