Key Responsibilities
As an Event Manager at The Great Run Company, you will be responsible for overseeing event projects to meet objectives. This includes leading key operational activities, collaborating on sponsorships and charity village planning, and managing event budgets and stakeholder requirements.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* 3+ years live event experience, with knowledge of UK road running and safety.
* Experience managing external stakeholder meetings and working within a project framework.
* Event team and budget management experience.
* Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
* Able to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and manage tasks independently or in a team.
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with a generous pension plan and 25 days of annual leave.
* Prioritise your health with private healthcare from BUPA, life insurance coverage, and eyecare discounts.
* Benefit from performance-based bonuses, access to discounts at 900+ top retailers, an electric car scheme, and season ticket loans.
* Advance your career with access to a training budget and enjoy flexible hybrid working.
About Us
The Great Run Company is the UK's largest mass participation sport business, hosting the world's biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, and inspiring over 200,000 participants annually across cities nationwide.