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Birmingham, West Midlands (On-site)
£13.80 per hour
Part-time
Contract or temporary
Job description

Events assistants (Central & East England) 

Salary £13.80 per hour

Reports to: Events Manager 

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement 

Contract: 12 x Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026 

Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. 

Location:  This covers East Midlands, West Midlands, Staffordshire, Central & East of England: covering Birmingham, Stoke, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Peterborough.  

Closing date: 02nd February 2026 23:55 

Interview date: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February)

Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2026, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. 

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. 

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities. Click here 

What will I be doing? 

  • Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. 

  • Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. 

  • Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management 

  • Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. 

  • Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. 

What skills are you looking for? 

  • A passion for events. 

  • Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. 

  • The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. 

  • Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. 

  • Good organisation and prioritisation skills. 

  • Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. 

  • It’s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.

What else do I need to know?  

  • This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. 

  • We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. 

  • We work across 5 geographical ‘divisions’ in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You’ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you’ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. 

  • While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. 

Organisation
Cancer Research UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 29 January 2026
Closing date: 02 February 2026 at 00:00
Job ref: R032682
Tags: Volunteering Management, Customer Service, Events / Activities

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