Event Logistics Executive

RunThrough Events; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company in Manchester seeks an Event Logistics Executive to assist in organizing and delivering running events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for running, strong organizational skills, and experience in working live events. You will be responsible for preparing equipment, checking venues for safety, and leading event cycling. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering an exceptional running community offering competitive salaries and unique perks including discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free entry to any RunThrough race

£70 race entry fund

£200 RunThrough Kit voucher

20% discount on Sport Shoes

Flexible working hours

Free coaching app

Free snacks in the office

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working in live events and running.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Full UK manual driving license and ability to drive a van.

Responsibilities

• Assist in event preparation and pack equipment for events.
• Check venues pre-event for potential hazards.
• Lead cycling for events and guide runners.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform manual tasks

Job description

Organisation RunThrough Events Salary £24,000 - £26,000 Location Manchester Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 31 December 2025 Job Description Job Title : Event Logistics Executive

Location : Stretford, Manchester (M32 0ZH)

Start Date : January 2026

Job Type : Full-time (Including weekend work)

Salary Range : £24k – 26k (Depending on experience) + Bonus Scheme

Type of Work : Events (various locations) / Office-based

About RunThrough

RunThrough is the UK's largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, dedicated to delivering exceptional running experiences and fostering a vibrant community of runners. We are in an extremely exciting period of growth, with over 350 events planned and 400,000 entrants expected in 2026. As we expand our reach and continue to build our team, we are looking for an Events Logistics Executive to join our team in Manchester!

The Role

We are looking for someone with a passion for running to join an established and growing company. You will be working directly with our logistics team in our Manchester warehouse, to organise and deliver running events across the region and helping runners to have the best experience at RunThrough events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in event preparation; packing and testing equipment for weekly events
• Regular stock taking, ordering new equipment and product, receiving deliveries and maintaining equipment / vehicles
• Checking venues and courses pre-event for any potential hazards
• Assisting course team in race route set up; positioning signage, cones, dropping off course marshals, water stations etc
• Lead cycling for events; guiding the runners around the course and checking for any issues that need to be addressed
• Debriefing after events, analysing areas to improve and how to do so in weekly team meetings.

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in live events, an interest in running, and be a fast learner. They will work well as part of a team at events, as well as working alone at the warehouse. They will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to perform manual tasks.

Essential

• Able to work to strict deadlines and calm under pressure
• Confident and able to ride a bike at the front of a road race
• Ability to carry out manual tasks
• Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects
• Passion for delivering faultless events with a customer‑centric focus
• Willing to work on weekends
• Full UK manual Driving Licence and comfortable with driving a van.

Desirable

• Experience working live events
• Logistics / warehousing experience
• Keen interest in and knowledge of running.

Benefits

• Free entry to any RunThrough race for you and your family plus 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 coaching app and discounted coaching provided by RunThrough Coach
• Free tea, coffee and snacks in the office

We Love What We Do

• Free entry to any RunThrough race for you and your family plus 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 coaching app and discounted coaching provided by RunThrough Coach
• 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
• 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 check ins 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
• 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