Operations Work Placement

Organisation: RunThrough Events
Salary: Placement Student Salary of £12,000
Location: Manchester
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 7 May 2026
Job Description: WHAT THE PLACEMENT INVOLVES?
RunThrough Events is the largest running event company in the UK. We host over 350 events per year, at some of the most iconic locations across the country, including Alton Towers, Hampton Court Palace, Thorpe Park, Aintree Racecourse, Colchester Zoo and Knebworth House, as well as hosting major road-closed events in town and city centres.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for ambitious, hard-working and innovative students to join RunThrough Events to support the performance of the Operations Team. At RunThrough 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 candidates to support the delivery of cutting edge mass-participation running events. You will be provided with a tailored development plan and training opportunities to enhance your career prospects. Research opportunities can be available by identifying proposals tailored to keep RunThrough at the forefront of the industry.

Our Operations team is split into Venues, Staffing, Logistics and Vendors departments. Our roles are varied, with most students having a key focus in one of these areas.

Essential skills and requirements for a role at RunThrough

Passionate about physical activity and running.
Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
Full driving licence.
Ability to work independently and remotely during the week.
Willing to work weekends: early start, early finish.
Fluid organisation skills.
Competent with using Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge of the U.K running industry.

Desirable attributes that will help you thrive in this role

Positive mindset.
Experience coaching groups of people or working with volunteers.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

THE PACKAGE AND EXTRA BENEFITS

START DATE: 29th June 2026

ROLE AVAILABLE
Event Operations Assistant

DURATION: 12 months

BASED: Manchester

SALARY: £12,000 per annum

FLEXIBLE HOURS: 40 hours per week, flexibility for early or late starts. Remote working options are available for a portion of the role.

EXPENSES: Event travel

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
15% Sport Shoes discount
Regular social group runs with the team in the great outdoors
Flexible working hours to fit around training and exercise
Free personalised coaching provided by our partners New Levels Coaching

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

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 sessions 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
Opportunities to gain additional experience within our subsidiary brands - Runner Retreats, New Levels Coaching, RT Kit, RT Foundation
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
Opportunity to pitch and explore new venue ideas for running, trail and triathlon events
How to apply: Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@runthrough.co.uk - please note you will need to be currently enrolled on a suitable university course with eligibility to undertake a placement year. Interviews will commence in May 2026 with a start date in June 2026.