Senior Manager, Event Operations

Jane Tomlinson's Run For All; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic Senior Manager of Event Operations at a leading not-for-profit sporting event company. This role is perfect for an individual passionate about creating accessible events that inspire participation and support numerous charities. You will lead high-performing teams, manage event budgets, and develop strategic plans to enhance the event experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, and play a crucial role in delivering memorable mass participation events across the UK. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in event planning and delivery.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage event budgets while driving cost improvements.
• Lead the development of project plans and resource allocation.

Skills

Event Planning

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Creative Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Self-Motivator

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All as a Senior Manager of Event Operations. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to support the delivery of events that are accessible to all and provide a fundraising vehicle to many.

About the role

1. Build and maintain high performing teams, developing colleagues through inspirational leadership, stretching performance objectives, coaching and feedback
2. Responsible for the management of the event budgets, driving cost improvement and value for money
3. Lead the development and implementation of project plans for the operational teams, to include resource allocation, risk and financial management
4. Create and implement business plans to support project initiatives, new event opportunities and the strategic direction of the company
5. Forward thinking approach to events, their growth opportunities and the risks that may be incurred as a result, implementing measures to mitigate
6. Challenge all aspects of the events to consistently enhance the event experience
7. Ensure a collaborative approach with information shared and readily accessible across all Run For All departments

About you

1. A sound understanding of event planning and project management with significant demonstrable experience, ideally within a similar industry.
2. 3+ years events experience in planning and delivery
3. Proven ability to inspire, involve, motivate and lead teams through busy periods and those of rapid change
4. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, build credibility, and collaborate effectively with employees, stakeholders and contractors at all levels (internally and externally)
5. Demonstrable experience in budget planning and overall management of contractor, supplier and equipment costs
6. Ability to think creatively and influence stakeholders both internally and externally
7. Strategic thinker with the ability to think outside of the box to meet Run For All’s event requirements
8. A self-motivator; able to work on your own initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure to deliver large mass participation events
9. Understand the requirements of the organisation and the events to ensure that all events are delivered safely and exceed expectations for all

About us

Jane Tomlinson’s Run for All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging a vast number of high-profile mass participation events across the UK including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Yorkshire Marathon, Leeds, York & Sheffield 10Ks, Leeds Half Marathon and Sheffield Half Marathon, providing a fundraising vehicle for a huge number of local and national charities.

As a company we believe in inspiring activity both with our staff and our participants and view sport as a force for good. Our ‘For All’ ethos is the heart of our events, and we want to ensure that diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are central to our company.

To Apply

Please send your covering letter and CV to [e-mail] no later than Tuesday 18th February at 5pm.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Events Services