Marathon Event Manager

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Slough
Salary
Competitive
Posted
01 Jun 2018
Closes
26 Jun 2018
Sectors
Engineering, Defence
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our Local authority client based in the Slough / Berkshire area are currently looking to recruit a temporary Events Manager to help run and organise the Half Marathon event which is scheduled to begin in October.

MAIN PURPOSE

To assist the successful delivery of the half Marathon, managing budgets and resources.

Project planning and attendance at all half marathon meetings internally and externally.

To produce and manage the plans, procedures and training for the event including all risk assessments, contingency plans and the risk register.

To work with colleagues across the council and the half marathon board on health and safety, SAG updates, event delivery, sponsorship matters, participants and volunteers.

To work with colleagues across the council to help facilitate this event, ensuring all goes smoothly.

To act as the deputy event manager on the day of the event, liaising closely with the designated Event Manager.

Advisory Group, liaising with and advising senior officers and councilors on implications for the borough and the council.

Managing the recruitment, publicity and allocation of volunteers on event day.

Assist with a variety of marketing campaigns to raise awareness of the half marathon to increase entries and volunteers to support the event.

Supporting the management of the on-line process for entries registration, race pack /merchandise.

The Marathon is scheduled for October and it may be likely that the candidate will be required past this date to look at the lessons learnt from the event.

If you have the required skills and experience please apply with an updated CV