Event Manager - South

RunThrough; Hersham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free RunThrough Kit

Discounts from partners

Free entry to races

Job summary

RunThrough is the UK's biggest running event company, delivering high-quality course and village experiences across the region. The Event Manager will own on-site delivery, setting up and overseeing the course to ensure safe, well-marked and smooth participant experiences during weekend events.

You'll work with the wider team, attend weekly planning, and spend most time on-site. This role suits someone who loves running and events, thrives outdoors, and enjoys a flexible weekend pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in event delivery, operations or volunteering at mass-participation or sporting events.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in leading teams including staff and volunteers.
• Ability to problem-solve and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and a friendly, approachable manner.
• Hands-on, proactive attitude with outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, delivery, and breakdown of course or village at weekend events.
• Oversee on-the-day course operations to ensure safety, timing, and schedule adherence.
• Mark out courses with signage, barriers and cones; pre-walk or drive route.
• Manage and brief course marshals, staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate with suppliers on-site (timing, medical, etc.).
• Resolve course or village issues as they arise to maintain flow and safety.
• Provide a safe, well-organised, welcoming experience for participants.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, safety and efficiency.
• Support logistics including equipment loading, transport and pack-down.
• Attend weekly planning meetings for upcoming events.

Skills

Event delivery

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Outdoor work

UK driving licence

Job description

We're RunThrough. The UK's biggest running event company, and we're not slowing down.

Every year we put on 300+ events, from iconic locations like Alton Towers and Hampton Court Palace to closing down entire town centres for race day. We've built a reputation for doing mass-participation running differently, and we're just getting started.

We believe in doing what we love, properly. That means a team that's genuinely obsessed with running and events, not just clocking in. We create solutions instead of excuses, we've got each other's backs, we build real relationships (with each other, our partners, our runners), and we're always looking for a better way to do things.

Role Overview

The Event Manager will take ownership of delivering high-quality course and village experiences across RunThrough's events across the region, playing a key role in bringing each event to life on the ground. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role centred around weekend events, where you'll be responsible for setting up, managing, and overseeing the event course or village to ensure a safe, well-marked and smooth experience for all participants.

Working closely with the wider team, you'll attend weekly planning meetings while dedicating the majority of your time to on-site delivery, either across setup, single or double event weekends. This role is ideal for someone passionate about running and events, who thrives in a dynamic, outdoor environment and enjoys an unconventional working pattern focused on weekends. With full training provided, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to the continued growth and success of RunThrough's events in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, delivery, and breakdown of the course or village at weekend running events
• Oversee on-the-day course operations, ensuring events run smoothly, safely, and on schedule
• Mark out the course, including signage, barriers and cones, and walk or drive it ahead of the event
• Manage and brief course marshals, event staff and volunteers
• On-site coordination with suppliers (timing, medical, etc.) to deliver seamless events
• Act as the main point of contact for course or village issues, resolving them as they arise
• Provide a safe, well-organised and welcoming experience for all participants
• Maintain high standards of presentation, safety, and efficiency
• Support event logistics including equipment loading, transport, and pack down
• Attend weekly planning meetings to align on upcoming events
• Van drop off and collection as required

What We're Looking For:

Required

• Experience in event delivery, operations, or volunteering (preferably within mass participation or sporting events)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Confident leading teams, including staff and volunteers
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions quickly under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
• Hands-on, proactive attitude with a willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Preferred

• Passionate about running and live events
• Experience with course or village setup, marshalling or route management at live events
• Free entry to races, and discounts for your friends & family
• Enhanced parental leave
• Access to wellbeing platform
• Flexible working arrangements - hybrid Working, flexible Hours
• Discounts available from our partners
• Free RunThrough Kit and discount codes available
• Free membership to the RunThrough Run Club - a place where you can meet and train with other members of the community
• Regular team socials including group runs
• Bi-annual company socials & away days
• Opportunities to travel & work at events globally.

RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.