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• Charity Project Manager

  Location: Leeds
  Employment Type: Full-Time/Permanent
  Hours: 37.5 hours a week
  Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience

  The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is a charity born from the incredible legacy of Jane Tomlinson, who, in the face of her own battle with terminal cancer, became an inspiration to millions. Her determination to raise awareness and funds for those affected by cancer led to the creation of Run For All, a series of iconic events designed to raise money for life-changing causes, with a particular focus on cancer research, children’s health, and vital support services.

  The Run For All events portfolio is central to the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, helping to raise significant funds that support our charity’s strategic priorities. These include groundbreaking research into the early detection of breast cancer, support for the Owls Bereavement Service, and the development of Kinesio taping research and training. Through every step of Run For All, Jane's vision continues to inspire countless individuals to take on personal challenges and contribute to a cause that means so much to so many.

  By joining us, you will be part of a mission that honours Jane’s incredible spirit while helping to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

  Strategic Priorities for This Role:

  • Raise the Profile of the Charity and Core Pillars: Promote and raise awareness of our charity’s key initiatives, including our support of M2, the Owls Bereavement Service, Kinesio taping research and training, and research into the early detection of breast cancer.
  • Support Fundraising Development: Increase fundraising income through our flagship events within the Run For All events portfolio.
  • Manage Grant Giving Programme: Establish, develop, and manage the charity’s grant-giving programme, ensuring its growth and impact on the communities and causes we support.

  Role Overview:

  As Project Manager, you will play a critical role in helping to achieve the strategic priorities of the Appeal. You will oversee and manage charity projects that align with our core mission, ensuring they raise awareness, support fundraising efforts, and drive forward key research initiatives. This position requires an excellent communicator, organised leader, and someone with a genuine passion for charitable work.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead & Manage Projects: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of charity projects related to the strategic priorities, including fundraising events and awareness campaigns.
  • Raise Awareness & Profile: Develop and implement strategies to increase the visibility of the charity’s key pillars, such as our support for M2, the Owls Bereavement Service, and Kinesio taping research.
  • Fundraising Development: Manage and grow the Run For All events portfolio to maximise fundraising income, ensuring successful execution of all fundraising initiatives.
  • Grant Giving Programme: Develop and manage the charity’s grant-giving programme, including identifying potential grantees, coordinating the application process, and ensuring the impact of grants is tracked and reported.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate sponsors, donors, volunteers, and charity partners to support fundraising and program initiatives.
  • Monitor & Evaluate Impact: Track the success of initiatives and campaigns, measuring against KPIs, and report results to key stakeholders.
  • Manage Budgets & Resources: Ensure projects and events are delivered within budget and timeline constraints, managing resources effectively.
  • Communications & Public Relations: Oversee communications regarding the charity’s strategic initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging across internal and external channels.
    
    

  Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in project management, preferably within the charity, fundraising, or events sectors.
  • Strong passion for social impact, particularly in cancer research, bereavement support, and early detection initiatives.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in fundraising, particularly with large events and grant-giving programmes.
  • Strong financial management skills, including budget management and resource allocation.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar).
  • A proactive and adaptable mindset with a results-driven approach.

  Why Join Us:

  • Work for a charity that’s committed to raising awareness and funds for vital causes.
  • Play a key role in raising the profile of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and its core pillars.
  • Contribute directly to the development and success of charity fundraising events and programs.
  • Flexible working arrangements, with opportunities for remote work.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic team.

  If you are a driven, results-oriented project manager with a passion for charity work and a commitment to making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

  How to Apply:

  Please send your cv and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role to info@janetomlinsonappeal.com by Friday 18^th April.

• Event Support Team

  Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All is recruiting individuals to join our Event Support Team to work Event Weekends on a freelance basis to support the smooth delivery of mass participation running events across the UK

  Run For All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging a large number of high-profile mass participation events including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, York 10K, Leeds 10K, Sheffield Half Marathon and The Yorkshire Marathon in the North of England to Leicester 10K, Nottingham 10K, Coventry Half Marathon and Derby Half Marathon in the Midlands. Your role on the Event Support Team will directly contribute to Run For All’s purpose, which is to provide a fundraising vehicle for a vast amount of local and national charities through its events programme. With events being hosted across the UK, have a look at our event calendar to see what would work for you.

  With charity at the core of what we do, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, delivering opportunities for participants to reach their fundraising or personal fitness goals. Driving community engagement so it remains at the heart of what we do and striving to provide an event experience that is memorable for all those participating and supporting Run For All events. The ability to manage time and workloads efficiently with strong communication skills and the ability to think outside of the box.

  What will you be doing?

  • Assisting the execution of the Run For All events on Event Day
  • Liasing and Communicating with other team members in a clear and timely manner to promote strong team work
  • Supporting the Manager in your area and being their first point of call when needed
  • Reviewing Key Event documentation ahead of the weekend to have a clear and confident understandings of the role expected on the day
  • Managing and supporting a team of volunteers to provide them with a positive and memorable event experience
  • Remaining professional throughout the day and promoting Run For All’s philosophy of high-quality, great fun events for absolutely all abilities.

  What Roles will you be doing?

  We have a wide range of event day roles which we rely on the EST to fulfill. These are split down into three key areas: Event Control, Venue and Course. For each area we have staple roles needed across all events as well as specific roles only required at specific events. Please note that Venue and Course roles are considered to be physically demanding.

  Event Control

  • Event Controller
  • Event Control Logger

  Venue

  • Event Village Manager
  • Start/Finish Manager
  • Baggage Manager
  • Finish Processing Manager
  • Assembly Support

  Course

  • Course Coordinator
  • Drink Station Manager
  • Drink Station Coordinator
  • Senior Marshal
  • Course Support

  Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • Mileage and Expenses covered
  • A full event brief pre-event
  • Evening Meal and Accommodation on the Saturday. Please note this is a RFA’s discretion and based on travel time to site
  • Staff Kit for staff working multiple events throughout the season
  • Socials put on throughout the year

  Applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as the role can demand travel across the UK.

  For more information please see our Event Support Team Handbook HERE

  To apply for this role please send your CV to eventsteam@runforall.com  

• Media Officer

  Run For All are looking for a Media Officer to join the team in Leeds. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis at our Leeds office and play an integral role in an expanding marketing and communications team.  
  
  

  Run For All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging a large number of high-profile mass participation events including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, York 10K, Leeds 10K, Sheffield Half Marathon and The Yorkshire Marathon.  
  
  

  Our events attract runners, fitness enthusiasts, and sports fans from all over, and we're looking for a passionate, driven, and creative individual to join our team as a Media Officer.  
  
  

  We’re looking for a passionate and creative Media Officer to join our team and help us amplify our mission through powerful, engaging media content. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves telling compelling stories, and has a keen eye for digital trends. 

   

  Full Job Specification:   

  Media Officer  

  Location: Leeds, Office based 
  Contract: Permanent 
  Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week 
  Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience 
  Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communciations

   

  Key Responsibilities: 

  • Oversee media relations, managing and maintaining strong relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and influencers in the sports and health sectors. 

  • Lead the creation of press releases, media kits and alerts, and other public-facing materials. 

  • Monitor and analyse media coverage and social media trends to assess performance and identify new opportunities. 

  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create and manage content for our social media platforms and websites.   

  • Support event-related media activities, including interviews, photo opportunities, and live coverage on social media. 

  • Develop engaging digital content that highlights our events, community participants, and partners. 

  • Assist in coordinating media campaigns, including paid media and partnerships, to drive visibility and engagement. 

  • Coordinate media coverage on event day and ensure all press is adequately supported.  

  • Assist with creating promotional videos, images, and other media assets to highlight the event.  

  • Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all media channels.  

  • Work closely with Partnerships Manager to deliver PR for sponsors and partners.  

   

  Key Skills & Experience: 

  • Proven experience in media, communications, or journalism (minimum of 2 years preferred). 

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a creative approach to storytelling. 

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Strong knowledge of social media platforms and current trends in digital media. 

  • Experience in managing media relationships and pitching stories to press. 

  • A self- starter attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. An agency background is desirable.  

   

  Salary and Benefits:   

  • The salary for this post is up to £34,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus contribution towards a personal pension following completion of a successful probationary period. Holiday entitlement is 25 days per year excluding public holidays.  

  • Normal working hours are Monday to Friday. Additional evening and weekend work will be required, particularly in the run up to and during the event season.  

  • Applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as the role can demand travel across the UK.  

   

  To apply for this role please send a covering letter and CV to Becky@runforall.com no later than Wednesday 23rd April, 2025. Any supporting portfolios or example or work should be sent via a Dropbox or WeTransfer link to Becky Major.  

• Social Media Executive

  Run For All are looking for a Social Media Executive to join the team in Leeds. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis at our Leeds office and play an integral role in an expanding marketing and communications team.
  
  Run For All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging a large number of high-profile mass participation events including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, York 10K, Leeds 10K, Sheffield Half Marathon and The Yorkshire Marathon. 
  
  We’re looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Executive to join our team and help us amplify our mission through powerful, engaging media content. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves telling compelling stories, and has a keen eye for digital trends.
  

  As our Social Media Executive, you will be responsible for developing and executing our social media strategy across various platforms. You will play a crucial role in building brand awareness, fostering a vibrant online community, driving event registrations and showcasing the library of events. 

   

  Full Job Specification:   

  Social Media Executive 

  Location: Leeds, Office based 
  Contract: Permanent 
  Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week 
  Salary: Up to £28,500 depending on experience 
  Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications  
  
  

  Key Responsibilities: 

  • Implement engaging social media strategies aligned with Run For All's overall marketing and communication goals.  

  • Create compelling and high-quality content (text, images, videos, stories, live sessions) tailored to different platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn).  

  • Manage and maintain Run For All's social media accounts, ensuring a consistent brand voice and visual identity.  

  • Schedule and publish content effectively, optimising for reach, engagement, and conversions.  

  • Monitor social media channels for relevant conversations, trends, and user-generated content.  

  • Engage with our online community, responding to comments, messages, and fostering positive interactions and a sense of belonging.  

  • Analyse social media performance using relevant metrics and provide regular reports with actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.  

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices.    

  • Collaborate with marketing team to ensure integrated campaigns and consistent messaging.  

  • Manage social media budgets where applicable, ensuring effective allocation of resources.  

  • Explore and implement innovative social media tactics to reach new audiences and achieve strategic objectives. 

  • Organise and manage Run For All photographers and content produced. 

   

  Key Skills & Experience: 

  • Proven experience in a social media role, preferably within the sports, events, charity, or lifestyle sectors.  

  • A strong understanding of various social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices for organic and paid growth.  

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a creative and engaging storytelling ability, adapting tone for different audiences.  

  • Proficiency in creating visually appealing content using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite basics) and video editing software.  

  • Experience with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics).  

  • A data-driven approach with the ability to interpret social media metrics and translate them into actionable strategies.  

  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.  

  •  A proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for the Run For All ethos and the benefits of participation in mass events.  

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.  

  • A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of work. 

   

  Salary and Benefits:   

  • The salary for this post is up to £28,500 per annum, dependent on experience, plus contribution towards a personal pension following completion of a successful probationary period. Holiday entitlement is 25 days per year excluding public holidays.  

  • Normal working hours are Monday to Friday. Additional evening and weekend work will be required, particularly in the run up to and during the event season.  

  • Applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as the role can demand travel across the UK.  

   

  To apply for this role please send a covering letter and CV to Becky@runforall.com no later than Wednesday 23rd April, 2025. Any supporting portfolios or example or work should be sent via a Dropbox or WeTransfer link to Becky Major.  

• Volunteer - Event day

  Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All is looking for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to join our Eventeers Team and volunteer at our events to support the smooth delivery of mass participation running events across the UK and keep all participants motivated, supported and safe.

  Run For All is one of the UK’s biggest not-for-profit sporting event companies, staging a large number of high-profile mass participation events including the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, York 10K, Leeds 10K, Sheffield Half Marathon and The Yorkshire Marathon in the North of England to Leicester 10K, Nottingham 10K, Coventry Half Marathon and Derby Half Marathon in the Midlands. Through your support you are not only allowing our events to take place but your continued support helps these events to grow, allowing more people to participate and raising more money for charities on both a local and national scale. Your support as a volunteer directly contributes to Run For All’s purpose, which is to provide a fundraising vehicle for a vast amount of local and national charities through its events programme. With events being hosted across the UK, have a look at our event calendar to see what would work for you.

  With charity at the core of what we do, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, delivering opportunities for participants to reach their fundraising or personal fitness goals.

  What will you be doing?

  • Route Marshal - The route marshal is a fantastic way to see the event and help create an electric atmosphere around the route, from lead runner to backmarker!
  • Drink Station Marshal - Eventeers will be ready for the first runner and the last with that all-important drink of water whilst also shouting words of motivation and support.
  • Baggage Marshal - Our Baggage Eventeers will greet participants both pre and post event as they drop off and collect their belongings at the Baggage Store.
  • Finish Processing Marshal - Eventeers will be ready with that all-important medal, goody-bag and water to hand to every participant as they finish their race with a well-deserved congratulations. Eventeers here will also help channel participants into the ‘T-Shirt Collection’ and ‘No T-Shirt Collection’ based on their bib so is a great role to be vocal with!
  • Race Office Marshal - Participants will come here to collect their Race Numbers pre-event where our Eventeers will be on hand to assist and give them a warm welcome and calm the pre-race nerves. This is a customer facing role so our Eventeers need to be friendly, approachable and chatty!

  Benefits

  • A free entry into any Run For All event (excluding marathons)
  • A great goody-bag with a drink and snack included on the day
  • Automatic entry into our end of year volunteer raffle for the chance to win some amazing prizes!
  • Being part of a community event where you will meet like-minded individuals

   

  To see a full list of our events and to sign up please visit on website HERE

  For any further information please contact eventeers@runforall.com