Join our operations and events team as an Event Operations Executive, working on event logistics, planning, data management, customer relations, and venue management. This role involves event work, including travel to and from events at weekends, requiring a full UK driving licence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and develop relationships with current and potential venues hosting our runner retreats, camps, and workshops.
* Be a customer-facing point of contact for Runner Retreats, ensuring all client databases are up to date.
* Ongoing communication with clients pre and post-event.
* Ensure accurate event information is created and sent out to participants before every event.
* Manage the backend booking system, including minor website changes where our events are advertised.
* Attend Runner Retreats events, including retreats, camps, and workshops, and be responsible for the smooth running of operations.
* Attend 30 RunThrough events throughout the calendar year, including travel to events in the midlands and potentially the North West.
* Collaborate with the event team to plan and execute events, including attending weekly team meetings.
Essential Skills and Requirements:
* Strong operational and administrative skills.
* Passionate about physical activity and running.
* Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
* Full manual driving licence.
* Strong time management skills.
* Willing to work weekends, including early starts and late finishes.
* Excellent organisation skills.
* Knowledge of the U.K running industry.
Employee Benefits:
* Runner Retreats branded RT kit.
* Free entry to any RunThrough race for you and your family.
* Deeply discounted race entries for your friends.
* Benefit from partners' discount codes.
* Flexible working hours to fit around training and exercise.
* Free coaching plans provided by our partners New Levels Coaching.
* £400 personal electronics allowance.
* Quarterly 121 sessions with your line manager, as well as bi-weekly check-ins.
* A culture of compassion and camaraderie, with regular team socials and work placements within subsidiary brands.
* Free membership to the New Levels Run Club, an affiliated England Athletics Run Club.