Triathlon & Half Marathon Events Operations Specialist

Wasserman; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

THE TEAM is looking for an Operations Assistant to join our Operations Team, reporting to the Associate Director. You’ll help ensure event services and equipment are sourced, contracted and maintained, working with suppliers to secure contracts and keep gear ready for use.

This office-based role runs Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work and long hours during event delivery, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that delivers market-leading, award-winning events.

Qualifications

• Experience within mass participation sports in an operations/project role preferred.
• Clear communicator who is organised and detail-oriented.
• Curious, asks good questions, takes initiative.
• Juggles priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Enjoys collaborating with others and the team.
• Delivers work to tight deadlines.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and learning new software systems.
• Open to feedback and growth.

Responsibilities

• Help with securing and contracting event suppliers.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors to keep projects moving forward.
• Recruit and manage volunteers.
• Create and review contractor booking forms with attention to detail.
• Help solve problems and keep projects on track.
• Manage timelines and 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, on tight timelines.
• Assist in producing Event Risk Assessments and Event Management Plans.

Skills

Clear communicator

Organised & detail-oriented

Curious & takes initiative

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Team player

Deadline-driven

Microsoft Office proficiency

Willing to learn new software

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

THE TEAM is looking for an Operations Assistant to join our Operations Team, reporting to the Associate Director. You’ll help ensure event services and equipment are sourced, contracted and maintained, working with suppliers to secure contracts and keep gear ready for use.

This office-based role runs Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work and long hours during event delivery, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that delivers market-leading, award-winning events.