At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the UK's biggest endurance events with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a fast-growing events business known for inspiring challenges.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, travel, food, accommodation covered, and leadership development.
- Other info: Work weekends during peak season and enjoy a variety of events.
- Why this job: Shape unforgettable experiences while travelling across the UK at exciting events.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in managing complex outdoor events.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 £ per hour.
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Event Managers to take a leading role in the delivery, and on event management and operating of our Ultra Challenge Series.
The Opportunity
- Lead and shape the delivery of the UK’s biggest & most inspiring endurance events
- Take ownership of large-scale event sites and rest stops
- Work alongside a passionate, ambitious and experienced leadership team
- Opportunity to develop and grow within a fast-growing events business
- Be part of a dynamic environment where no two days are the same
- Help innovate and improve processes across a nationally recognised event series
- Lead on site teams of staff & volunteers across a range of activities
- Learn & gain experience of large scale events, and the detailed operations
- Travel across the UK with over 20 events to work across each year
- Support the Event Director with the project management and delivery
- Manage multiple complex live events
- Coordinate kit and equipment logistics
- Venue liaison & engage with stake holders during set up & de-rig
You Will Be...
- A proactive problem solver with strong operational leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for delivering memorable live experiences.
- Experience managing complex outdoor events, endurance events, festivals, mass participation events, or multi-site operations would be highly advantageous.
- Available to work weekends across the 2026 & 2027 summer as per our calendar of events here: www. ultrachallenge. com
The Role...
- Competitive hourly rates, with travel, food and accommodation covered
- Over 20 different events to work across, possible 4/5 days per event
- Events from January - October, main season May - September
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills, and earn more responsibility
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Senior Event Managers employer: Ultra Challenge®
At Ultra Challenge®, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Our friendly team culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you can develop your skills and advance your career in the events industry. With a competitive salary and benefits package, joining us means becoming part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contributions and empowers you to make a meaningful impact.
