Job Description
JOB TITLE: Event Vendors Executive
START DATE: ASAP
JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work)
SALARY: £24,500 – £26,000 per year (depending on experience) + Bonus scheme
HOLIDAY: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
BASED: Hersham, Surrey KT12 3PW (travel is involved for events)
TYPE OF WORK: Events/Office-based/Remote working
Company: RunThrough
About Us: RunThrough is the UK's largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, dedicated to delivering exceptional running experiences and fostering a vibrant community of runners. We are in an extremely exciting period of growth, with over 300 events planned and 400,000 entrants expected in 2025. As we expand our reach and continue to build our team, we are looking for a passionate Vendors Executive to join us on this exciting journey.
THE ROLE
We are looking for someone with a keen interest for running and events to join a passionate and growing company.
Job description
As Event Vendors Executive, you will be working directly with our event management team to deliver running events across the UK while coordinating with third-party vendors, organising event elements such as food, drinks, photography, entertainment, and event infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Delivery:
- Collaborate with the event team to plan and execute events,
- Assist in setting up, managing, and dismantling event sites, ensuring that all elements meet our high standards.
- Support with the delivery of events as Event Village/Course team member/lead on event days
- Riding a lead bike ahead of the lead runners on event days
- Interacting with the wider running community to enhance reputation and engagement
- Active participation in debriefs after events
Vendor and Supplier Management:
- Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of services and infrastructure for events.
- Coordinate with vendors to secure necessary equipment, materials, and services.
- Negotiate contracts and monitor performance to ensure that all vendor requirements are met.
- Address and resolve any issues related to vendors or suppliers promptly.
Person Specification:
- The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in live events, an interest in running/sport and be a fast learner.
- They will be comfortable speaking to people from different industries, building relationships and developing relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers.
Essential:
- Able to work to strict deadlines and calm under pressure
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to carry out manual tasks
- Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects
- Passion for delivering faultless events with a customer-centric focus
- Willing to work on weekends on a rota basis (average of 2 weekends per month)
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence and willing to drive a van
Desirable:
- Experience working live events
- Keen interest in and knowledge of running and sport
- Experience of managing a small team
- Previous experience driving a van
- Personable and confident in social situations
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Experience working with volunteers
BENEFITS
- Free entry to races, and discounts for your friends & family
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Access to wellbeing platform
- Flexible working arrangements - Hybrid Working, Flexible Hours
- Free personalised running coaching
- Discounts available from our Partners
- Free RunThrough Kit and discount codes available
- Free membership to the RunThrough Run Club - a place where you can meet and train with other members of the community
- Regular team socials including group runs
- Bi-annual company socials & away days
- Opportunities to travel & work at events globally
Education: Bachelor’s (preferred)
Start Date: As soon as possible.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to careers@runthrough.co.uk.
RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.