Logistics Executive - Hersham - RunThrough

Description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Event Logistics Executive

START DATE: ASAP

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work)

SALARY: £24k – 26k (Depending on experience) + Bonus scheme

HOLIDAY: 25 days holiday + bank holidays

BASED: Hersham, Surrey KT12 3PW (travel is involved for events)

TYPE OF WORK: Events (various locations)/Office-based (Hersham, Surrey KT12 3PW)

WORKING HOURS: 40 hrs per week - flexible schedule including weekend and evening events & office days

About Us: RunThrough is the largest and fastest growing running events company; we deliver unforgettable running experiences and support a thriving community of runners across the country and overseas.

We're in an exciting period of growth, with over 350 events planned and 480,000+ runners expected in 2026. As we continue to expand, we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Logistics Executive to join our team on a full-time basis.

If you're practical, organised, have a strong passion for running, and want hands-on experience in the events industry, this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a career in logistics and events who wants real, hands-on experience in live events logistics. You'll work closely with our experienced logistics team, learning how large-scale events are planned, set up and delivered from start to finish.

You'll be based primarily at our warehouse in Hersham, with regular travel to events across London and the South; combining a mixture of responsibilities from preparing equipment, organising vans, event setup and delivery - helping to bring an event to life.

• 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.

Person Specification

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year (Depending on experience) + Bonus scheme

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to

RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Employee Benefits

• 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
• Wider partnership discounts
• 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 sessions provided by our partners at 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 welfare check ins with our HR manager in addition to your 121 sessions with your line manager
• A culture of compassion and camaraderie - we are all here to support each other
• Access to our wellbeing platform

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.