Job opportunity as Belfast City Marathon seeking Operations Manager

-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited


Belfast City Marathon is seeking to recruit for a new and exciting role for an Operations Manager to manage the Belfast City Marathon and associated events.

Belfast City Marathon is honoured to offer two major sporting events to the athletics calendar annually in Northern Ireland: Moy Park Belfast City Marathon (May) and the Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon (September), alongside the Moy Park Belfast City Women’s 10k (June) and the Moy Park Belfast City 5k (November).

A spokesperson said: "As an organisation we are proud of all our participants as they take on their personal challenge whether it is the 26.2-mile run, half marathon, 8-mile walk, 10k, leg of the relay team or a 5k. We are grateful for the support of the community who act as volunteers over Race Weekend as well as supporting the athletes as they run, walk, or jog past their front doors.

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"In 2025 we look forward to celebrating our 43 rd year and appeal to all to get involved and be part of running history in Northern Ireland with the Belfast City Marathon.

"This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to work with Belfast City Marathon to deliver successful events.

"We are seeking a self-starter with excellent initiative and communication skills and who has a passion for events and a desire for continuous improvement."

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, management, and relationship and negotiation skills and be able to deliver successful events.

The closing date for application is Friday 24 th January 2025 at 12noon. Interviews are scheduled for Friday 31 st January 2025.

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Application forms can be downloaded from Vacancies With the Belfast Marathon | event info | www.belfastcitymarathon.com

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