An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All as an Events Coordinator. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to support the delivery of events that are accessible to all and provide a fundraising vehicle to many.
About the role
* Review event requirements for the season and support contractor and supplier procurement
* Manage events in line with department budgets, with the creation of purchase orders and cost projections
* Work cohesively with other departments internally to deliver the Run For All portfolio of events
* Lead on the logistics for the event through the creation and management of the event schedules, van lists and key event information
* Create and review key event documentation paying attention to detail on the event actual and target levels and how they may impact event plans
* Drive volunteer recruitment across the country in support of the Run For All portfolio of events, adapting contact strategies to support delivery and take up rates to our volunteer programme
* Maintain the volunteer database and ensure volunteer details are captured, and the information is GDPR compliant
* Develop detailed plans for route facilities including drink stations, water stations, cleansing and waste management, spectator and entertainment areas
* Management of stock levels for goody bag items, adjusting plans accordingly to prevent wastage and over ordering
* Review event performance and proactively mitigate any challenges for future events (lessons learnt)
* Attend site to support the creation of site plans and the infrastructure requirements
* Produce Baggage Plans, Build Schedules and Event Team briefings
* Manage third party contractors and supplier relationships and the efficient delivery of key Health & Safety documentation
* Ensure a collaborative approach with information shared and readily accessible across all Run For All departments
About you
A good understanding of event or project planning with significant demonstrable experience, ideally within a similar industry though not essential. Passionate about making a change both locally and nationally through the successful delivery of the Run For All portfolio.
* Excellent organisational skills to enable the effective delivery of multiple activities to support the overall team objectives
* Strong attention to detail, with a specific focus on the quality of performance
* Understand the requirements of the organisation and the events to ensure that all events are delivered safely
* Ability to think creatively to offer solutions to challenges both operationally and financially
* Be a self-motivator; able to work on your own initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure to deliver large mass participation events
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external suppliers/partners, collaborate and co-operate with other team members to get the job done, valuing their input and knowledge and building trust and respect
* Excellent communication skills and proficient in a range of IT packages, including Microsoft Office 365, Word, Power Point and Excel
* Strong understanding of Run For All and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal
* Be flexible to meet the demands of the business, as the role naturally involves out of hours and weekend working
About us
Jane Tomlinson’s Run for All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging a vast number of high-profile mass participation events across the UK including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Yorkshire Marathon, Leeds, York & Sheffield 10Ks, Leeds Half Marathon and Sheffield Half Marathon, providing a fundraising vehicle for a huge number of local and national charities.
As a company we believe in inspiring activity both with our staff and our participants and view sport as a force for good. Our ‘For All’ ethos is the heart of our events, and we want to ensure that diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are central to our company.
To apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to Samantha@runforall.com by Monday 24th March.
Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 2nd April and Thursday 3rd April.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
* Industries: Events Services
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