Community & Events Activation Manager

Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own local activation and community-building for RunThrough events, focusing on town visits, volunteer programs, and partner engagements.

  • Community & Activations: Build local outreach with running clubs, charities, and community groups to drive participation.
  • Volunteer & Event Delivery: Recruit and coordinate volunteers, support event villages and weekend operations.
  • Sponsorships & Partnerships: Identify local sponsors and collaboration opportunities to extend reach and resources.

Job Description

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 .

Requirements

  • Key Responsibilities bullet points
  • 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.

Preferred

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RunThrough

RunThrough is a global running community with over 400,000 runners taking part in over 315 events.With events in the UK since 2013 - Europe, USA & Middle East in 2025 - Australia in 2026.

Founded in 2013
London, England, GBR
177 employees (22 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
489.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.8%
Direct
44.7%
Referral
12.6%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~178

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (9% of company)