Marketing and Events Assistant (Triathlon & Half Marathon Events)

Wasserman; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wasserman team is seeking a Marketing and Events Assistant to support marketing, volunteer operations and partner engagement for large-scale events. The role combines copywriting, campaign execution and relationship management to ensure successful, compliant event delivery.

Based in our office with hybrid working, you will contribute to recruitment, welfare programmes and stakeholder communications, including volunteers, charities and partners, to help deliver market-leading events.

Qualifications

• Strong copywriting skills with excellent grammar.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships, particularly with volunteers and community groups.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work evenings and weekends during events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement email campaigns for sales, partner engagement, and event communications.
• Manage Gold Bond Charity & Business Challenge programmes for the Cambridge Half Marathon (CHM).
• Design and deliver a volunteer recruitment programme, including policies, timelines, incentives and campaigns.
• Manage all partners below Tier 1, ensuring contractual rights are fulfilled.
• Support the Marketing Manager with the delivery of email campaigns.
• Coordinate with partners, including charities, to plan event presence and manage consumable orders.
• Develop and maintain a partner rights system across events.
• Manage and respond to media requests.
• Pitch in wherever needed - we’re a team, and we work together.

Skills

Copywriting

Administration

Relationship building

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

THE TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Our live group specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.

Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team.

The Marketing and Events Assistant will provide dedicated support across marketing and volunteer operations. The postholder will be responsible for creating and delivering marketing communications, managing partner relationships, as well as working as part of a team to develop and implement a volunteer recruitment and welfare programme. This role is critical in ensuring the success of our events by driving effective communication strategies and ensuring volunteers are recruited, supported, and well-managed.

As part of a small and collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of event delivery activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to play an important part in delivering market-leading, award-winning events.

This will be an office based role with hybrid working, and please note, some weekend work and/or anti-social/long hours will likely be required as part of event delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Develop and implement email campaigns for sales, partner engagement, and event communications
• Manage Gold Bond Charity & Business Challenge programmes for the Cambridge Half Marathon (CHM)
• Design and deliver a volunteer recruitment programme, including policies, timelines, incentives and campaigns
• Manage all partners below Tier 1, ensuring contractual rights are fulfilled
• Support the Marketing Manager with the delivery of email campaigns
• Coordinate with partners, including charities, to plan event presence and manage consumable orders
• Develop and maintain a partner rights system across events
• Manage and respond to media requests
• Pitch in wherever needed - we’re a team, and we work together

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:

Essential Criteria

• Strong copywriting skills with excellent grammar
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships, particularly with volunteers and community groups
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work evenings and weekends during events

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in event marketing, mass participation sport, or large-scale volunteer coordination
• Knowledge of partner rights management and contract fulfilment

Key Competencies

• Communication: Clear, persuasive, and adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organisation: Strong planning and time management, able to prioritise multiple projects
• Relationship Management: Ability to foster positive and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset, supporting colleagues across multiple functions
• Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast-paced event environments

THE TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.