Community & Events Activation Manager

JOB TITLE: Community & Events Activation Manager START DATE: ASAP JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work) SALARY: Circa £30k per annum (depending on experience) plus up to 10% annual performance bonus HOLIDAY: 25 days holiday + bank holidays BASED: Loughborough (LE11 1AW) TYPE OF WORK: Events/Office-based/Remote working About RunThrough RunThrough is the UK's largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, dedicated to delivering exceptional running experiences and fostering a vibrant community of runners. We are in an extremely exciting period of growth, with over 350 events planned and 480,000 entrants expected in 2026. As we expand our reach and continue to build our team, we are looking for a Community & Events Activation Manager to join our Loughborough office.

The Role We’re looking for an energetic, people-first team member to help grow the community presence around some of our biggest running events. This is a highly varied role combining community engagement, grassroots marketing, volunteer recruitment, local partnerships, and event delivery. The role will be based from our Loughborough office one day per week as a minimum, with additional travel across the Midlands and wider UK.

You’ll spend time on the road visiting event locations and host towns and cities across the UK, building relationships with local running clubs, community groups, businesses, charities, and volunteers to help create memorable event experiences. The event participation requirement for this role will be approximately 20 event weekends per year and will be best suited to someone who is highly people-focused and enjoys a hands-on role with a lot of variety. You’ll be the key link between our events and the communities that host them.

Key Responsibilities Visiting host towns and cities ahead of our larger events Building relationships with running clubs, community groups, scout groups, charities, and local organisations Recruiting and coordinating volunteer groups Organising local marketing activations including posters, banners, flyers, and in-town promotion Leading our “Medal Madness” local business engagement campaign Identifying opportunities for local sponsors, partners, and community collaborations Attending major events throughout the year to support delivery and community engagement Acting as a visible, approachable point of contact within event villages and on event weekends . Skills & Experience Required Confident speaking to new people and building relationships quickly Organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently Happy travelling regularly and working at live events Passionate about community, sport, and participation events Practical, adaptable, and willing to get stuck in Driving license and owning a car are essential. Benefits We Love What We Do Free entry to any RunThrough race for you and your family plus discounted race entries for your friends £70 race entry fund to participate in non RunThrough events £200 RunThrough Kit voucher 20% Sport Shoes discount 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 provided by 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 We provide access to training that will help you to foster your relationships - mental health awareness, sign language, communication skills etc Monthly 121 check ins with your line manager A culture of compassion and camaraderie - we are all here to support each other. 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. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to [email protected]. RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer.

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