Event Operations Executive

Event Operations Executive

Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum

Location: London office (Clapham Junction, SW11 2LN
). Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 set days in the office (currently Wednesday and Thursday)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Core hours 9.00am to 5.30pm, plus weekend and unsociable hours around events

Start date: August / September 2026

The Opportunity

Want to help put on some of the biggest mass participation events in the UK? We’re looking for a detail-orientated Event Operations Executive to join our Event Operations Team and help plan and deliver events across our portfolio, from the adidas Manchester Marathon to the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run.

You’ll help the team make sure every event is planned, organised and communicated well in advance, so it runs smoothly and to a high standard on the day. You’ll also help research and develop new suppliers and ideas, with plenty of scope to shape and improve how we plan. It’s a great chance to learn from some of the best people in the industry and play a real part in events that change lives.

About A.S.O. UK

A.S.O. UK is the country's leading mass participation events company, delivering world-class events across triathlon, cycling, and running. Part of Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) - owners of Le Tour de France - our prestigious portfolio includes the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run, adidas Manchester Marathon, and Dragon Ride. We also deliver bespoke corporate events for leading businesses including JLL.

Our events bring together communities of tens of thousands of people, from first-timers to World Champions, collectively raising millions of pounds for hundreds of charities each year.

A.S.O. UK is a fast-paced, sociable and fun place to work, with a great team atmosphere and a shared love of putting on brilliant events.

What You'll Do

• Help manage and look after the event crew, including recruitment, ongoing communication, and keeping accurate records of availability, contact details, and crew requirements such as food, travel and accommodation.
• Help manage event equipment, both on-site at events and in storage.
• Help manage suppliers so they provide an efficient, effective service within budget.
• Assist on events across the portfolio, planning and delivering assigned parts to a high standard.
• Design and produce event documentation.
• Help manage the relationships that make each event a success.
• Help manage your assigned area of the live event through set-up, event day(s) and break-down, including infrastructure, suppliers and personnel.
• Spot and share opportunities to improve how we work.

What We're Looking For

A little and important note: if you don’t tick every box yet, please don’t let that put you off applying. We welcome applications from everyone on their way to becoming an event expert. We’re looking for the right mindset and potential, and we’ll help you get there.

Experience

• 1+ years of working in an operational capacity on events or projects.

Skills and competencies

• Clear, concise communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail, good organisation, prioritisation and time management.
• Ability to build relationships and get on well with participants, staff, contractors, crew, volunteers and the public.
• A team player who’s resourceful, uses their initiative, and will go the extra mile and get hands-on.
• Good research, problem-solving and negotiation skills, or a willingness to learn them.
• Comfortable with MS Office, and in particular happy using Excel.

Other requirements

• A full UK driving licence, and a willingness to drive a van and get stuck in on site.
• Willing to travel and stay away as needed for meetings, site visits and events.
• Willing to work multiple weekends and unsociable hours across the portfolio. (TOIL days are given in return for event weekend days worked.)

Your Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policy
• TOIL for events worked
• Five free entries to A.S.O. UK events per year for you, friends, and family
• Free entry to any A.S.O. (non-UK) single-day events
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  Work scheme access
• Partner Benefits programmes

A.S.O. UK is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We're happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and in the role, so please tell us what would help you do your best work.

Closing Date:
Tuesday 21st July 2026