Senior Operations Manager - #1663507

RunThrough Events


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Manchester
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
RunThrough Events
JOB TITLE: Senior Operations Manager
START DATE: ASAP
JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work)
SALARY: 30k – 40k (Depending on experience)
BASED: Loughborough (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, venue management, course designs and ensuring high-standards are maintained in relation to preparation and delivery of events.


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. Being the lead cyclist for events where appropriate.
Support the event team with course designs, marshal maps and answering enquiries.
Line management of a small team.


Essential Skills and Requirements
Passionate about physical activity and running.
Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
Previous line management experience.
Full driving licence.
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.


Desirable Attributes
Previous experience in managing relationships with venues, councils, or other clients.
Coaching and volunteer experience.
Working within a multidisciplinary team.


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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