Inclusive Mass-Participation Event Lead

London Marathon Events; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

London Marathon Events is seeking a Production Manager to lead the operational planning and delivery of mass-participation events. Working closely with the Senior Event Experience Manager, you will ensure that our events are inclusive, safe and inspiring for participants, staff and spectators.

You will manage site visits, licensing, production schedules and stakeholder liaison; produce detailed planning documentation; act as Operations Lead for key events and collaborate with suppliers,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event production or operations, ideally within mass participation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident working independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Experience working with diverse events and a passion for inclusive event delivery.
• Understanding of health and safety principles and event licensing processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management tools and event planning software.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead on the operational planning and delivery of events, including site visits, licensing, and stakeholder liaison.
• Produce detailed planning documentation, including CAD/Iventis plans, production schedules, and safety documentation.
• Serve as Operations Lead for key LME owned events and act as a Client Lead on partnership events.
• Support the development of inclusive event experiences, ensuring accessibility and participant needs are embedded in delivery plans.
• Collaborate with both the the wider LME team to support events, offering operational guidance and logistical support.
• Work with suppliers, contractor sand internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of events, including logistics, equipment, branding, and workforce planning.
• Assist in the development of toolkits and resources to deliver their own events safely and professionally.
• Contribute to event debriefs and continuous improvement processes, gathering feedback from participants, partners and stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of inclusive events through a DEI lens, actively identifying and mitigating barriers to participation for underrepresented communities
• Lead process on impact reporting &feedback through a Social Impact lens.

Skills

Event production

Project management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Communication

DEI delivery

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

CAD/Iventis plans

Job description

London Marathon Events is seeking a Production Manager to lead the operational planning and delivery of mass-participation events. Working closely with the Senior Event Experience Manager, you will ensure that our events are inclusive, safe and inspiring for participants, staff and spectators.

You will manage site visits, licensing, production schedules and stakeholder liaison; produce detailed planning documentation; act as Operations Lead for key events and collaborate with suppliers,