Overview
Hundreds of inspiring events. Thousands of participants. One clear purpose. Events assistants (insert location). Salary £13.80 per hour + benefits. Reports to: Events Manager. Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement. Contract: 4 x Casual contracts (Scotland); 2 x Casual contracts (North East). May to October 2026. Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event. Events take place between May and October and you will work 6–8 events across that period with shifts between 7–12 hours. Location: Covering Scotland from the central belt, up to Inverness and Aberdeen, Belfast, Carlisle and the North East of England from Newcastle down to Middlesbrough and Darlington. Closing date: 28 January 2026 23:55. Interview date: Week commencing 23 February 2026 (invites sent 16 February). Training date: Compulsory paid training on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 April 2025, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included.
What will I be doing?
* Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events.
* Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers.
* Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management.
* Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised.
* Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events.
What skills are you looking for?
* A passion for events.
* Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative.
* The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people.
* Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly.
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
* Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results.
* It’s a physical role. You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.
What else do I need to know?
* This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies.
* We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events.
* We work across 5 geographical divisions in the North and South. You will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, consider where you will be based during May–October). You’ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and travel across that division to cover events in your area. Most events include an overnight stay away from home. Travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you.
* While driving and having access to a car is not essential, it helps and in some circumstances you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events.
Organisation values
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination. Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism. Human: Act to have a positive impact on people. Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively. We’re looking for people who can embody these values and drive progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
Each employee contributes to our progress and supports our work to beat cancer. We offer a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits include a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on travel and technology, gym membership, and more. We support a flexible working culture and aim to change the world through our work, from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; however, we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Please complete the work history section of the online application form to be assessed quickly, fairly and objectively. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us. For updates on our work and careers, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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