Executive Event Timer

Job Title

Executive Event Timer 

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as an Executive Event Timer. As an Executive Event Timer, you will be responsible for accurately timing various sporting events across the UK using our chip timing technology. 

Pay

Our pay packages and company titles vary based on experience with Chip Timing.

The starting wage for a Chip Timer is £200 per event, based on working a minimum of 15 events a year.

Skills

- Strong attention to detail

- Experience in sports timing

- Excellent time management skills

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure

- Good communication skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Good with technology

- Ability to drive a company van 

- Willingness to work mostly weekends

Key Responsibilities

- Complete any event preparation and post-event admin

- Set up and operate timing equipment effectively at assigned events

- Ensure accurate recording of participant data and timings is collected, then transferred onto our operating system (Racetec)

- Coordinate with event organizers and participants accordingly throughout each event to ensure a seamless experience

- Represent Race Timing Solution's core values and be professional when involved in any aspect of the company's responsibilities

- Troubleshoot any technical or physical issues with timing equipment at the (training is provided on this, and a fantastic support system)

- Support with any participant's inquiries raised on-site promptly and in alignment with the company-trained expectations

- Report any issues or concerns with the RTS equipment to your Team Leader or the Operations Manager via the feedback system.

- Provide honest event feedback to support the company and individual development

- Coordinate with the allocated Team Leader and Operations Manager for the event assignments to be completed weekly, and attend all 1-2-1 meetings with the Team Leader or Operations Manager

- Complete the online training provided when onboarded with the company in the allocated time frame

- Achieve the monthly KPI set by my allocated Team Leader and Operations Manager, which will be subject to experience

- Complete all assigned events to the RTS standards and training qualifications. 

Requirements for the Role

- Minimum of 2 years of chip timing experience.

- Must be able to reliably commute to either the Manchester or the Letchworth office

- Must be willing to work a minimum of 15 events a year

- Must have access to a reliable internet connection for occasional remote work assignments

- Must be available to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) 

- Must have a full standard manual UK driving license 

Benefits we can offer you

- Hands-on event experience and knowledge of how to time sporting events from fun runs to the highest level of athletic competitions

- Clear company progression development plan with the opportunity to grow in experience and pay-per-event

- Access to the company van for events when required

- Fuel is reimbursed by the company for any travel to events

- Accommodation for events is covered by the company when required.

- Great opportunity to social network with other event coordinators and sporting athletes

- Fantastic company reward system for competitions

- Company Loyalty Scheme

- Company branding and clothing packages provided for events

- Optional Bonus packages based on KPIs

                                   What to Expect Once You Have Applied?

Step 1

If we think you could be a good match for our team, we will invite you to an event to see how you handle the event environment and challenges. This is a great chance for you to see how we handle the event, and we can learn about you. 

Step 2

This is a formal interview with the Team Leader. This will consist of some questions from realistic event scenarios to see if your response aligns with our company's expectations or important brand values. 

Step 3

If you are successful, you will be onboarded to our training program and expected within 5 events to be a fully independent timer. We have an industry-leading structure for the onboarding process, so please ask us any questions you may have. Thank you. 

                                             A little bit about us

We are partnered with one of the largest companies that hosts events across the UK and have over 50 years of collective experience in RTS in timing events. Race Timing Solutions Ltd is one of the country’s leading Sports Timing companies. We have been providing race times and event equipment hire for various sports events across England, Scotland, and Wales for over 12 years. Events such as Triathlons, Marathons, Obstacle Course/Mud Races, Cyclocross, School and Charity Sportives, etc.

We are looking for staff to join our part-time event support teams and assist in providing timing, results, and equipment to events across the UK on weekends. One of our core values is that we work as one unit and are very determined to support every member of Race Timing Solutions (RTS) to create an excellent work-life balance. Although this position is part-time, if we see you fit well into the company, then we always look for opportunities to bring people on full-time where possible. We are a massive believer in creating a strong community and have built a great career structure with unlimited potential to accommodate whatever drives you.

Hiring Manager: [email protected]