Events Manager, Runna
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£45-50k
More information about location
2-3 days a week in office (Vauxhall, London)
Tailored running training plans
Be an early applicant
Tailored running training plans
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
£45-50k
More information about location
2-3 days a week in office (Vauxhall, London)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make running training effective, enjoyable and easy for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- If you are passionate about community and events, love celebrating personal bests and have experience in driving brand engagement, you could be the perfect fit for our growing community as we activate our event calendar
- We prioritise passion over experience but we do require at least 5 years of proven event experience, ideally with an agency background, leading and executing brand or in-house events
- Strong project management skills, organised to collaborate across teams and time zones, while also keen to contribute to ideation in a fast-paced environment
- Proactively drive projects forward, managing production timelines, and communicating with the wider teams to secure event details
- Proven experience delivering large-scale events - please demonstrate in your cover letter and/or supporting portfolio
- Understanding of design and artwork processes; briefing our design team to create necessary artwork and meeting print deadlines with suppliers
- Identify and manage key suppliers, including but not limited to location/venue, build & fabrication, tech and AV, graphics and branding, merchandise and staffing
- Detail-oriented with a can-do attitude and ownership mindset
- Strong verbal communication skills are essential
- A natural leader, comfortable engaging with audiences and leading events
- Willing to learn and share knowledge with the team
- Experience mentoring and growing junior team members
- Must have a full, clean driving license and confident to drive in London and the UK to live events
What the job involves
- We’re seeking a passionate and driven Events Manager to cover maternity leave for 9 months on a FTC basis
- In this role, you will be part of the team who build tailored experiences for local communities, create innovative pop-ups and activations at marathon majors, and represent Runna in the best possible light at all IRL experiences
- The events team ensures that runners don’t just train with Runna, they feel part of something bigger
- Through these events, Runna strengthens its community, deepens brand loyalty, and turns digital connections into real-world relationships
- Every touchpoint is crafted to inspire, delight, and showcase the best of what it means to be a Runna
- Lead event activations, including Runna's owned events at marathon majors and First to Fast Race Series in the UK, along with partner race village activations - ensuring activations deliver on business goals and community growth
- Lead brand partner activations, building strong relationships to support the partnership and brand team on delivering on a wider campaign
- Work with the partnerships team to maximise partner and brand relationships and deliverables
- End to end planning, organising and executing of our activation calendar, working across departments (partnerships, ambassadors, brand, design, socials) to execute in a premium and consistent way
- Coordinate logistics such as securing venues, managing registrations (working with our CRM and social teams to market events in the best possible way), plus liaising and managing vendors
- Budget management, invoicing and reconciliation
- Ensure health, safety, insurance, and risk management plans are in place for all events
- Mentor and support the UK events associate, empowering them to take ownership
- Liaise with Runna team and volunteer coordination to staff each event, briefing teams and coaches on responsibilities
- Source and manage physical Runna branded materials (e.g., flags and gantries) along with management of our storage and inventory
- Analyse event performance and community feedback to enhance future events - reporting results on attendance, engagement and conversions, back to the wider team
Application process
- Introductory chat with Josh, Talent Team (20 minute video call)
- First round with Sarah, Events Lead (50 minute video call)
- Final round: London office visit ~1hr in-person to meet:
- Millie and Avery from the Events team and office show around (30 mins)
- Lou, US General Manager (15 min video call)
- Katie, Head of Partnerships (10 min in person)
- Fran, Head of Brand (10 min in person)
- Ideal start date Monday, 29th September, but we are flexible depending on notice period
Salary benchmarks
Our take
As a way to keep fit, running has shot up in popularity in recent years, partially due to accessibility, especially during the pandemic. But for those who want to take running to the next level – whether that be a 5K or a marathon – it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of a training plan. Runna supplies an app with personalised training plans for all types of runs, to help people achieve their running and fitness goals.
Runna was founded in 2020 by running enthusiasts for running enthusiasts, in response to the lack of tools – save paying a professional trainer – available to help runners train. Although there is a wealth of day-to-day running apps available, where Runna stands out is in providing training plans for specific races, which can be distinguished by distance and goal time. In addition, it does this whilst maintaining a sense of community, which has proven to be a popular feature amongst other running apps, and still caters to a range of experience levels.
Runna has seen consistent subscriber growth since its launch, serving thousands of users globally. The company plans to build and scale into the future, reach more customers, and expand its team. An acquisition by fitness giant Strava will help it on its way to achieving these aims.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2023
$6.8m
SEED
Dec 2022
$2.6m
SEED
Total funding: $10.3m
Company benefits
- Own a part of Runna: We want you to own a part of the company you're building. Everyone who joins Runna receives a generous stock options package
- Grow with us: As one of our early hires, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape and influence Runna's product and culture from the beginning
- Learn and develop: We work with all of the latest tools and technologies so you can learn at the cutting edge of product development
- Team socials: We're a friendly bunch and like to make work-like fun, whether that's lunches and dinners or our bi-weekly team run
- Paid vacation: We want people to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. Runna offers 25 vacation days + bank holidays
- Tools: You'll receive all new equipment including a laptop, running watch of your choice, and anything else you need to do your best work
- Get paid to Run(na): We have a dedicated hour block each week where you'll get paid to run! Whether you want to build up to your first 5k or do that tough intervals sessions it's up to you!
- Enhanced family care: 3 months fully paid when you welcome a new Runna into the family, as well as fertility support & a host of other benefits
Company HQ
Vauxhall, London, UK
Leadership
Dom Maskell
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously an Officer Cadet at the RAF and worked both as a Business Analyst and later Product Manager at McKinsey & Company.
Ben Parker
(Co-Founder & Head Coach)Former Personal Trainer and Running Coach. Owned Ben Parker Fitness. Previously a Spin & Pilates Class instructor at Roehampton Club, and Activities Manager at Mark Warner.
Walter Holohan
(CTO)Initially joined Runna as a Technical Lead before being promoted to CTO. Prior to Runna, they were a React Native Developer at 11:FS, a Full Stack Engineer at Nationwide Building Society and a Director at Spartn.
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