Events Logistics Executive

Organisation: RunThrough Events
Salary: £26,500 - £28,000
Location: Manchester
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Job Description: Job Title: Event Logistics Executive
Location: Stretford, Manchester (M32 0ZH)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-time (Including weekend work)
Salary Range: £26,500 - £28k (Depending on experience) + Bonus Scheme
Type of Work: Events (various locations)/Office-based

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 400,000 entrants expected in 2026. As we expand our reach and continue to build our team, we are looking for an Events Logistics Executive to join our team in Manchester!

The Role
We are looking for someone with a passion for running to join an established and growing company. You will be working directly with our logistics team in our Manchester warehouse, to organise and deliver running events across the region and helping runners to have the best experience at RunThrough events.

Key Responsibilities
Assisting in event preparation; packing and testing equipment for weekly events
Regular stock taking, ordering new equipment and product, receiving deliveries and maintaining equipment/vehicles
Checking venues and courses pre-event for any potential hazards
Assisting course team in race route set up; positioning signage, cones, dropping off course marshals, water stations etc
Lead cycling for events; guiding the runners around the course and checking for any issues that need to be addressed
Debriefing after events, analysing areas to improve and how to do so in weekly team meetings.

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in live events, an interest in running, and be a fast learner. They will work well as part of a team at events, as well as working alone at the warehouse. They will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to perform manual tasks.

Essential:
Able to work to strict deadlines and calm under pressure
Confident and able to ride a bike at the front of a road race
Ability to carry out manual tasks
Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects
Passion for delivering faultless events with a customer-centric focus
Willing to work on weekends
Full UK manual Driving Licence and comfortable with driving a van.

Desirable:
Experience working live events
Logistics/warehousing experience
Keen interest in and knowledge of running.

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 careers@runthrough.co.uk.

RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to careers@runthrough.co.uk