Event Support Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Run 4 Wales (R4W), the events team behind some of Wales’ biggest mass participation events, including the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon, is looking for two enthusiastic Event Support Assistants to temporarily join their busy team for the late summer and autumn events season.

This is a rare opportunity to gain invaluable event support experience at a growing and forward-thinking company, who reward hard work and commitment with an engaging and flexible working environment.

This is a part-time position worked flexibly, (preferably over 5 days a week) as well as a number of event weekends (Barry Island 10K on 5/6 August, Cardiff 10K on 2/3 September and Cardiff Half Marathon on 30 September/1 October).

WHAT WE OFFER

We’re a close-knit team. We pride ourselves on creating a truly unforgettable experience for the tens of thousands of people who attend our events each year.

We love what we do and approach our ambitious goals with hospitality, humour and a unique set of shared values.

As well as a rewarding work experience, we offer a range of benefits:

• On-the-job training and mentoring
• A fun, welcoming and positive workplace culture
• Generous holiday allowance, for a healthy work/life balance
• Wellness days; half a day off, once a month to do something for yourself
• Time off in lieu given for any weekends work
• Showers available for those choosing to run, walk or cycle to work
• Confidential independent counselling and advice

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have two roles available, one within our customer services department and one within operations.

Customer Services - Your day to day role will be supporting the customer services department in providing email and telephone support for our participants. The role may also include some manual handling in our warehouse and office administration to ensure the smooth running of events.

Operations - Your day to day role will be supporting the operations department providing admin and organisation support. The role will also include working within our warehouse and providing logistical support for event delivery.

HOW TO APPLY

We are looking forward to hearing from you, so please complete the short application form and equality form and attach your up-to-date CV. In your application, please let us know why you believe you are suitable for the role, evidencing against the job description and skills and experience required for this role.

Submit: Please email your application to: jobs@run4wales.org

Deadline: For your application to be fully considered please ensure your application reaches Run 4 Wales by the deadline of 30 June 2023.

We will continually review applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview or fill the position before the deadline date.

Interviews will take place in our office at Run 4 Wales, Capital Retail Park, Pod 1, Leckwith Rd, Cardiff, CF11 8EG.

Due to the volume of applications, it may not be possible to acknowledge all applications or provide feedback to candidates who are not selected for interview.

Run 4 Wales is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering on our equality policies. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups. If you require assistance with your application, please contact us via email at jobs@run4wales.org,or write to us at Run 4 Wales, Capital Retail Park, Pod 1, Leckwith Rd, Cardiff, CF11 8EG.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 weeks
Part-time hours: 22 per week

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cardiff CF11 8EG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you available for an interview between the 3rd and 14th July 2023? If successful, would you be able to start on the 31st July 2023?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Expected start date: 31/07/2023