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Event Executives

Employer
Threshold Sports
Location
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary
£20k to £25k per annum depending on experience
Closing date
5 Dec 2021

Job Details

Event Executives

AT THRESHOLD WE BELIEVE THAT MORE IS IN YOU

 Our Purpose is to help people realise their potential through world class events. We do this by:

• Supporting individuals to go beyond what they feel is possible

• Showing clients how they can fulfil their potential as responsible businesses

• Enabling charities to maximise their fundraising and supporter engagement

• Inspiring our employees to be the best versions of themselves In 2021

Our team navigated covid-19 regulations to successfully deliver more than 20 mass participation events, all over the UK, helping over 35,000 people realise what they are capable of. In the process these events raised over £13m for charity. Furthermore, we expanded our portfolio with the acquisition of the award winning Endure24 running series.

We’re looking for 3 new team members to join us in the role of Event Executive, providing key support for the planning and delivery of some of our most iconic events including Threshold Trail series, the Macmillan Mighty Hikes and Endure24. 

 

WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES

We’re looking for an exceptional Event Executive to support the teams that deliver our largest and most iconic events. This is an exciting time to join Threshold, as we have recently expanded our portfolio with the acquisition of Endure24.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading sports events company and to rapidly progress as Threshold continues to grow.

The role will sit on our operations team. We’re the project managers responsible for the physical and technical delivery of every element of our events and we oversee the health and safety of some 40,000 participants per annum.

You’ll be in the early stages of your events career, ambitious, with a keen interest in outdoor event operations and the desire to learn as much as you can from a world-class team.

We’ll be asking you to do this:

• Support the Event Director with the project management and delivery of multiple, complex outdoor sports and challenge events

• Coordinate core event logistics such as crew, vehicles, equipment, and consumables

• Produce, update, and implement logistical plans

• Oversee the onsite live event delivery of key elements of the events and related teams

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, generate revenue and reduce costs • Source, negotiate with, and contract suppliers

• Support with H&S, scenario planning & incident comms

• Liaise with key stakeholders including clients, sponsors, and local authorities

• Produce live event documentation It will help if you enjoy the following

• Planning and organising: setting objectives, planning, managing time, managing resources, and monitoring progress.

• Creating and innovating: innovating as well as seeking and introducing change.

• Working with people: understanding others, adapting to the team, building team spirit, communicating proactively, showing tolerance, consideration, empathy, as well as developing and communicating self-knowledge and insight.

These skills will also be useful

• Min 1 years experience

• Good at building relationships within the team and with key partners

• Highly organised with an eye for detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and ideally CRM systems

THE PACKAGE & OTHER GREAT STUFF

SALARY: £20k to £25k per annum depending on experience

BONUSES: Potential for performance and company related bonuses

HOLIDAY: 28 days (inc. bank holidays) plus time off between Christmas and New Year

PENSION: 5% employer contribution

FLEXIBLE HOURS: 9-5pm with flexibility for early or late starts and remote working

LOCATION: Based from our offices in central Brighton (min 3 days per week)

START DATE: 1st March 2022

WE LIKE TO KEEP PEOPLE HEALTHY

• 1 additional day off for every weekend day worked on an event

• Vitality Healthcare which includes:  Discounted Apple Watch or free Amazon Prime if you keep active regularly

• 50% off a pair of trainers every year

• Subsidised gym membership, free coffees and cinema tickets

• Free annual health checks

• £250 challenge fund each year to put towards a challenge of your choosing

• Free entry into Threshold events and discounts for friends and family

• Free boot camps, Pilates, Yoga and afternoon energisers led by other Thresholdians

• Flexible time during the day to exercise or take time out

• Option to buy additional holiday at discounted rate • Free fruit and other treats in the office (and a well stocked free bar)

• Mental Health First Aid Training available

WE LIKE BEING SOCIAL

• Annual summer camping trip (fully funded)

• Annual 3-day business planning and celebration trip (fully funded)

• Programme of activity throughout the year from pottery painting to more active pursuits

• Regular catch ups in the pub to put the world to rights

WE LIKE TO KEEP LEARNING

• Internal training programmes and opportunity for additional funding for development

• Mentoring opportunities both internally and externally

WE LIKE TO GIVE BACK

• 5yr & 10yr long service rewards with additional annual leave and adventure funding

• Match Funding of up to £100 for any fundraising challenges you take on

• Volunteering days available each year upon request

Closing date is 5th December and Interviews will take place w/c 13th December

Company

We believe More Is In You

Our purpose is to help people realise their potential through world-class events.

We create and deliver breathtaking challenges for the public, corporate and charity sector. Whether it’s walking 5km, cycling the length of the UK or summiting Kilimanjaro – we’re all about discovering where More Is In You.

Our events have the power to make a difference, with measurable impact on employee engagement and health and wellbeing. Providing this platform and raising millions for charity makes it the best job in the world.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0207 6031 878
Location
First Floor, Edge House
42 Bond Street
Brighton
BN1 1RD
GB

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