Freelance Event Lead - Frontline Race & Course Coordinator

RunThrough; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

RunThrough, the UK\'s largest running events company, is seeking a part-time freelance Event Executive to deliver events across the Northern region with our Manchester team. You will help organise and run engaging events, ensuring runners have a safe and memorable experience.

This role requires weekend work, a passion for running, and the ability to support staff with on-site tasks. Training will be provided, and travel across events is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in live events coordination.
• Ability to ride a bike at the front of a road race.
• Strong customer-service mindset.
• Ability to coordinate logistics and keep to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support our course event staff across weekend and occasional mid-week events.
• Check venues and courses pre-event for hazards.
• Assist course team in race route setup; signage, cones, water stations, marshals.
• Lead cycling for events; guide runners and monitor the course.
• Assist in guiding runners and addressing any issues that arise.

Skills

Live events coordination

Bike handling

Customer service

Logistics coordination

Driving licence

Job description

RunThrough, the UK\'s largest running events company, is seeking a part-time freelance Event Executive to deliver events across the Northern region with our Manchester team. You will help organise and run engaging events, ensuring runners have a safe and memorable experience.

This role requires weekend work, a passion for running, and the ability to support staff with on-site tasks. Training will be provided, and travel across events is expected.