Operations Assistant (Triathlon & Half Marathon Events)

THE; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking an Operations Assistant to join our Lincoln-based operations team. You will help source, contract and maintain event services and equipment, coordinating with suppliers and volunteers to support market-leading events.

This office-based role is Monday–Friday, with possible weekend work during events. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and help ensure contracts are in place and equipment is ready for use.

Qualifications

• Experience in mass participation sports or events is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Curious mindset with initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys collaborating with others and delivering results on time.
• Confident with deadlines and working to tight timelines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; quick to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Help secure and contract event suppliers.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors to keep projects moving.
• Recruit and manage volunteers for events.
• Create and review contractor booking forms with attention to detail.
• Help keep projects on track and solve problems as they arise.
• Manage timelines and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external partners.
• Assist in warehouse and event equipment management.

Skills

Mass participation sports

Clear communication

Curiosity

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Microsoft Office

Feedback oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Operations Assistant (Triathlon & Half Marathon Events)Apply: Project Management & Operations: GBR - Lincoln Office: Full time: Posted Today: R5649**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****.**We're looking for an Operations Assistant to join our Operations Team, reporting into our Associate Director. In this role, you'll help ensure that all event services and equipment are sourced, contracted and maintained. You'll work closely with suppliers to make sure the necessary contracts are in place, while also maintaining and managing event equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose and ready for use. 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 Monday to Friday, 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:** * Help with securing and contracting event suppliers.* Collaborate with colleagues and contractors to keep projects moving forward.* Work with other members of the team to recruit and manage our volunteers.* Create and review contractor booking forms with attention to detail.* Help solve problems and keep projects on track.* Manage timelines, priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Communicate clearly with internal and external partners.* Help manage the warehouse and event equipment.* Work to build, deliver and pack down events – working to tight timelines.* Assist in the production of Event Risk Assessments and Event Management Plans.* Pitch in wherever needed - we’re a team, and we work together. **THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:** * Experience within the mass participation sports industry in an operations or project focused role preferred.* Clear communicator who’s organised and detail-oriented.* Someone who’s curious, asks good questions, and takes initiative.* Comfortable juggling priorities and working in a fast-moving environment.* Enjoys collaborating with others and contributing to a team.* Enjoys delivering work to tight deadlines.* Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and the ability to learn new software systems.* Open to feedback and always looking to learn and grow.*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.*