Job Title: Freelance Events Executive
Location: Hersham, Surrey (KT12 3PW)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Part-time (weekend work)
Salary Range: Dependent on experience
Type of Work: Events (various locations across the Northern region)
The Role
We are looking for someone with a passion for running to join an established and growing company. You will be working directly with our events team in Surrey, to organise and deliver running events across the region and helping runners to have the best experience at RunThrough events.
Key Responsibilities
* Support our course event staff across weekend and occasional mid-week events
* Checking venues and courses pre-event for any potential hazards
* Assisting course team in race route set up; positioning signage, cones, dropping off course marshals, water stations etc
* Lead cycling for events; guiding the runners around the course and checking for any issues that need to be addressed
* Assist in guiding the runners around the course and checking for any issues that need to be addressed
Skills & Experience Required
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in live events, an interest in running, and be a fast learner. They will work well as part of a team at events, focused on the course and supporting runners to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Essential
* Able to work to strict deadlines and calm under pressure
* Ability to carry out manual tasks
* Confident and able to ride a bike at the front of a road race
* Passion for delivering faultless events with a customer-centric focus
* Willing to work on weekends
* Full UK manual Driving Licence and comfortable with driving a van, if required
Desirable
* Experience working live events
* Keen interest in and knowledge of running
RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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