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• Events Coordinator, Technical

  Role: Events Coordinator, Technical 

  Location: Leeds 

  Permanent: 37.5hrs per week 

  Salary: Up to £29,000 P.A 

   

  Jane Tomlinson’s Run for All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging many high-profile mass participation events across the UK including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Yorkshire Marathon, Leeds, Sheffield, Coventry, Derby and Ipswich Half Marathons and Leeds Abbey Dash. 

   

  About the role 

  As an Events Coordinator you will work across the full portfolio of Run For All’s events to support the Events Manager in all stages of event delivery, from planning through to implementation, with a primary focus on Technical. 

   

  The Technical department is the primary contact for key external stakeholders ensuring the collation and distribution of key event documentation. The department has oversight of areas such as Health and Safety, Medical Provision, Radio Provision and Chip Timing. 

   

  Role Responsibilities: 

  • Produce accurate and reflective Event Management Plans to be shared across all key internal and external stakeholders 

  • Health and Safety documentation requested, received and validated across all contractors and activations, working closely with independent Health & Safety consultant to raise the standard and mitigate risk 

  • Build and maintain relationships with emergency services, council and highways teams across the UK 

  • Schedule and attend Multi agency meetings and Safety Advisory Groups, communicating actions through to delivery 

  • Book event control room and coordinate location, WIFI access and timings, planning in external stakeholder attendance across medical, CCTV, transport and emergency services 

  • Radio and communication readiness for Event Day 

  • UKA licences requested and managed across the full portfolio 

  • Working in Event Control as an Event Controller primarily, with exposure to other key roles on the Venue and Course 

  • Lead on the production of event documentation, including; Event Control timelines, Event Control Briefings, contractor and staff briefings 

  • Manage and coordinate Special Request requirements for all event participants  

  • Collaborate with Event Coordinators to maintain the Run For All warehouse, with particular emphasis on quality checking of all equipment 

  • Support the effective management of event budgets, with clear tracking of all costs and invoicing with understanding of wider budgets and opportunities 

  • Deputise for Technical Events Manger in key internal and external meetings, planning conversations and event preparation 

  • Review event performance and proactively mitigate any challenges for future events (lessons learnt) 

  
  Essential Skills and Experience:  

  • Effective planning and organisational skills with strong attention to detail 

  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of different stakeholders 

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at any given time 

  • Passion for Events and creating an Experience that everyone values 

  • Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment and growing team 

  • Be a self-motivator; able to work on their own initiative, multi-tasking and working well under pressure 

  • Charity is at the heart of everything we do and will flow through your work 

  • Positive, can-do attitude with a strong work ethic 

  • Competent with IT and Microsoft applications  

  • Possess a full clean driving licence  

  • Flexible to support the demands of the business as this role will naturally involve out of hours and weekend working, especially during the events season 
    
    To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Samantha@runforall.com no later than Thursday 12th February.

• Marketing Manager

  Location: Leeds 
  Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications 
  Permanent: 37.5hrs per week 
  Salary: Up to £40K depending on experience 

  Run For All is the UK’s largest not-for-profit events company, inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to get active through mass participation running events that raise millions for charity and support communities across the UK. 

  The Role 

  We’re looking for a Marketing Manager to work alongside the Head of Marketing and Communications and the Content, Performance & Insights Manager to develop, manage, implement and evaluate campaigns across our portfolio of events. 

  The successful candidate will lead our traditional and brand marketing activity, bringing our events and mission to life through brand campaigns, partner activations and community engagement. 

  This role focuses on developing strong campaign ideas and delivering them through offline channels, PR, partnerships, community engagement and real-world experiences, while overseeing the Run For All brand and ensuring consistency across all touchpoints. 

  Working closely with the Content, Performance & Insights Manager, you’ll ensure that traditional marketing activity is fully aligned with digital execution, creating joined-up, impactful campaigns that inspire participation, drive event entries and strengthen brand affinity. 

  Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns for key events 
  • Develop campaign concepts, messaging and communications plans from insight through to execution 
  • Deliver traditional marketing activity including PR, events, partnerships, print and OOH 
  • Oversee and protect the Run For All brand across all offline channels and campaign activity 
  • Plan and deliver partner activations, working with internal teams and external partners to maximise impact 
  • Work closely with the Content, Performance & Insights Manager to align offline and digital activity 
  • Support event launches, expos and race-day experiences 
  • Manage marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation and value for money 
  • Manage agencies, suppliers, timelines and delivery 
  • Lead on customer research and participant feedback, using insight to improve campaigns and the overall participant journey 
  • Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Customer Service teams to identify and improve processes, ensuring a seamless and consistent customer experience 
  • Use insight and feedback to inform future campaign planning 
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen Run For All’s presence within local and national running communities 

  Skills & Experience 

  • Experience in a campaign-led, brand or traditional marketing role 
  • Strong understanding of offline channels (PR, events, partnerships, print, OOH) 
  • Experience managing budgets, agencies and multiple projects simultaneously 
  • Confident working cross-functionally with marketing, digital and customer service teams 
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills 
  • Passion for purpose-driven marketing, sport or community events is a plus 

  What We’re Looking For 

  • A hands-on, campaign-focused marketer 
  • Someone who enjoys seeing ideas come to life in the real world 
  • A collaborative team player motivated by purpose, impact and continuous improvement 

  To Appl: Please send your CV and covering letter to Becky@runforall.com no later than 17th February.  

• Event Support Team

  Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All is recruiting individuals to join our Event Support Team to work Event Weekends on a freelance basis to support the smooth delivery of mass participation running events across the UK

  Run For All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging a large number of high-profile mass participation events including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, York 10K, Leeds 10K, Sheffield Half Marathon and The Yorkshire Marathon in the North of England to Leicester 10K, Nottingham 10K, Coventry Half Marathon and Derby Half Marathon in the Midlands. Your role on the Event Support Team will directly contribute to Run For All’s purpose, which is to provide a fundraising vehicle for a vast amount of local and national charities through its events programme. With events being hosted across the UK, have a look at our event calendar to see what would work for you.

  With charity at the core of what we do, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, delivering opportunities for participants to reach their fundraising or personal fitness goals. Driving community engagement so it remains at the heart of what we do and striving to provide an event experience that is memorable for all those participating and supporting Run For All events. The ability to manage time and workloads efficiently with strong communication skills and the ability to think outside of the box.

  What will you be doing?

  • Assisting the execution of the Run For All events on Event Day
  • Liasing and Communicating with other team members in a clear and timely manner to promote strong team work
  • Supporting the Manager in your area and being their first point of call when needed
  • Reviewing Key Event documentation ahead of the weekend to have a clear and confident understandings of the role expected on the day
  • Managing and supporting a team of volunteers to provide them with a positive and memorable event experience
  • Remaining professional throughout the day and promoting Run For All’s philosophy of high-quality, great fun events for absolutely all abilities.

  What Roles will you be doing?

  We have a wide range of event day roles which we rely on the EST to fulfill. These are split down into three key areas: Event Control, Venue and Course. For each area we have staple roles needed across all events as well as specific roles only required at specific events. Please note that Venue and Course roles are considered to be physically demanding.

  Event Control

  • Event Controller
  • Event Control Logger

  Venue

  • Event Village Manager
  • Start/Finish Manager
  • Baggage Manager
  • Finish Processing Manager
  • Assembly Support

  Course

  • Course Coordinator
  • Drink Station Manager
  • Drink Station Coordinator
  • Senior Marshal
  • Course Support

  Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • Mileage and Expenses covered
  • A full event brief pre-event
  • Evening Meal and Accommodation on the Saturday. Please note this is a RFA’s discretion and based on travel time to site
  • Staff Kit for staff working multiple events throughout the season
  • Socials put on throughout the year

  Applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as the role can demand travel across the UK.

  For more information please see our Event Support Team Handbook HERE

  To apply for this role please send your CV to eventsteam@runforall.com  

• Volunteer - Event day

  Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All is looking for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to join our Eventeers Team and volunteer at our events to support the smooth delivery of mass participation running events across the UK and keep all participants motivated, supported and safe.

  Run For All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging a large number of high-profile mass participation events including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, York 10K, Leeds 10K, Sheffield Half Marathon and The Yorkshire Marathon in the North of England to Leicester 10K, Nottingham 10K, Coventry Half Marathon and Derby Half Marathon in the Midlands. Through your support you are not only allowing our events to take place but your continued support helps these events to grow, allowing more people to participate and raising more money for charities on both a local and national scale. Your support as a volunteer directly contributes to Run For All’s purpose, which is to provide a fundraising vehicle for a vast amount of local and national charities through its events programme. With events being hosted across the UK, have a look at our event calendar to see what would work for you.

  With charity at the core of what we do, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, delivering opportunities for participants to reach their fundraising or personal fitness goals.

  What will you be doing?

  • Route Marshal - The route marshal is a fantastic way to see the event and help create an electric atmosphere around the route, from lead runner to backmarker!
  • Drink Station Marshal - Eventeers will be ready for the first runner and the last with that all-important drink of water whilst also shouting words of motivation and support.
  • Baggage Marshal - Our Baggage Eventeers will greet participants both pre and post event as they drop off and collect their belongings at the Baggage Store.
  • Finish Processing Marshal - Eventeers will be ready with that all-important medal, goody-bag and water to hand to every participant as they finish their race with a well-deserved congratulations. Eventeers here will also help channel participants into the ‘T-Shirt Collection’ and ‘No T-Shirt Collection’ based on their bib so is a great role to be vocal with!
  • Race Office Marshal - Participants will come here to collect their Race Numbers pre-event where our Eventeers will be on hand to assist and give them a warm welcome and calm the pre-race nerves. This is a customer facing role so our Eventeers need to be friendly, approachable and chatty!

  Benefits

  • A free entry into any Run For All event (excluding marathons)
  • A great goody-bag with a drink and snack included on the day
  • Automatic entry into our end of year volunteer raffle for the chance to win some amazing prizes!
  • Being part of a community event where you will meet like-minded individuals

   

  To see a full list of our events and to sign up please visit on website HERE

  For any further information please contact eventeers@runforall.com