Organisation RunThrough Events Salary £34,000 - £38,000 Location Hersham, Walton-On-Thames Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 30 April 2026 Job Description Job Title: Event Venues Manager
Location: Hersham, Walton-on-Thames (KT12 3PW)
Start date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-time
Salary range: £34,000 - £38,000 + bonus scheme
Type of work: Office-based (Hybrid) & Travel for events
Role Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and hard-working individual to join our venues team here at RunThrough! As a team, we strive to be excellent at what we do and have fun whilst doing so. We are always on the lookout for development opportunities, moments to grow, while helping our staff reach their potential.
We are looking for a candidate to manage and support the delivery of cutting-edge and professional mass-participation running events. You’ll be involved in day-to-day event management which will include, but not be restricted to, event planning, venue management, and ensuring high-standards are maintained in relation to the preparation and delivery of events.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and develop relationships with venues, councils, traffic management contractors, etc.
Project management of events and ensuring the delivery of them within budgets
Create and update event management plans and risk assessments
Complete relevant event applications, e.g. road closure applications
Event day delivery
Assist with the line management of a small team of Operations staff.
What We’re Looking For
Passionate about physical activity and running
Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic
Full UK manual driving licence and willing to drive vans
Previous line management experience
Ability to work independently and remotely during the week
Willing to work weekends: early start, early finish
Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills
Knowledge of the U.K running industry.
Benefits
We Love What We Do
Free entry to any RunThrough race for you and your family
Deeply discounted race entries for your friends
£70 race entry fund to participate in non RunThrough events
£200 RunThrough Kit voucher
Wider partnership discounts
Regular social group runs with the team in the great outdoors
Flexible working hours to fit around training and exercise
Free coaching app and discounted coaching sessions provided by our partners at RunThrough Coach
Free tea, coffee and snacks in the office
We Create Solutions
We offer professional development opportunities to upskill you and expose you to new areas of the business
We organise personal development opportunities through team building workshops, management training, guest speakers and much more
Cycle 2 Work scheme for employees who would rather travel under their own steam
We Are There For Each Other
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
We provide access to training that will help you to foster your relationships - mental health awareness, sign language, communication skills etc
Monthly 121 welfare check ins with our HR manager in addition to your 121 sessions with your line manager
A culture of compassion and camaraderie - we are all here to support each other
Access to our wellbeing platform
We Build Relationships
Free regular team socials with your regional teams
Bi Annual full team socials with the whole RunThrough team
Free membership to the RunThrough Run Club - a place where you can meet and train with other members of the community
We Are Innovators
Opportunity to take on side projects in areas of personal interest
Mentorship from the senior and national leadership teams to develop leadership skills
Opportunities to travel overseas and work on some of our events in Central Europe and the Middle East
Opportunity to pitch and explore new venue ideas for running, trail and triathlon events
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