Event Operations Manager

JOB TITLE: Event Operations Manager

START DATE: ASAP

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work)

SALARY: £30k – 34k (Depending on experience) + Bonus scheme

BASED: Hersham, Surrey (Travel is involved for events)

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

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 will also be line manager of a small team.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

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

Create and update event management plans and risk assessments

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

Lead the course team on event days, ensuring that courses are correctly set up and packed down

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, communication and time management 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