25 Staffing jobs in the United Kingdom

JOB TITLE: Staffing Manager

START DATE: ASAP

JOB TYPE: Full-time (Including weekend work)

SALARY: £28k – 30k (Depending on experience) plus up to 10% annual performance bonus

HOLIDAY: 25 days holiday + bank holidays

BASED: Hersham, Surrey KT12 3PW (travel is involved for events)

TYPE OF WORK: Events/Office-based/Remote working

About Us: 

RunThrough is the UK's largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, dedicated to delivering exceptional running experiences and fostering a vibrant community of runners. We are in an extremely exciting period of growth, with 300 events planned and 400,000 entrants expected in 2025. As we expand our reach and continue to build our team, we are looking for a passionate Staffing Manager to join us on this exciting journey.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Staffing Manager to join our rapidly growing events team. You will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, coordination, and management of all event day staff and volunteers, ensuring our events run smoothly, and leading the staffing team.

Job Description:

As Event Staffing Manager, you will be working directly with our event management team to deliver running events across the UK while leading the recruitment of and communication with event day staff and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

Staffing and Volunteer recruitment and management:

- Lead, motivate and manage a small team of staffing executives, ensuring they are aligned with the company’s goals.

- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback and support to team members. 

- Oversee the recruitment process for volunteers and paid event staff, ensuring we achieve targets.

- Develop strategies to attract and retain quality staff and volunteers.

- Act as a key point of contact between the staffing team and event operations teams, ensuring clear and effective communication

- Manage staffing logistics for events, ensuring all positions are filled and duties are being carried out as required.

- Creating new relationships with runners who come to our events

Event Delivery:

- Collaborate with the event team to plan and execute events,

- Assist in setting up, managing, and dismantling event sites, ensuring that all elements meet our high standards.

- Support with the delivery of events as Event Village team member/lead on event days

- Interacting with the wider running community to enhance reputation and engagement

- Active participation in debriefs after events

- Creating new relationships with runners who come to our events

Personal Specification:

- Have the ability to motivate others and create strong team dynamics

- Have a genuine interest in working in live events, an interest in running/sport and be a fast learner.

- Be comfortable speaking to people from different industries, building relationships and developing relationships with new and existing volunteers.

- Experience managing a team, with strong leadership skills.

- Experience working with volunteers or large groups.

Essential:

- Competent in Excel and data analysis for tracking volunteer targets & KPIs

- Able to work to strict deadlines and calm under pressure

- Excellent written and spoken communication skills

- Strong time management skills

- Ability to carry out manual tasks

- Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects

- Passion for delivering faultless events with a customer-centric focus

- Willing to work on weekends on a rota basis (average of 2 weekends per month)

- Full UK manual Driving Licence and willing to drive a van

Desirable:

- Experience working live events

- Keen interest in and knowledge of running and sport

- Previous experience driving a van

- Personable and confident in social situations

- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.

BENEFITS

- Free entry to races, and discounts for your friends & family

- Enhanced Parental Leave

- Access to wellbeing platform

- Flexible working arrangements - Hybrid Working, Flexible Hours

- Free personalised running coaching 

- Discounts available from our Partners

- Free RunThrough Kit and discount codes available

- Free membership to the RunThrough Run Club - a place where you can meet and train with other members of the community

- Regular team socials including group runs

- Bi-annual company socials & away days

- Opportunities to travel & work at events globally

Education: Bachelor’s (preferred)

Start Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to

RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Staffing Manager to join our team!

About us

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UKs largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues .

• Develop and execute an annual recruitment plan ensuring national talent coverage.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for field and internal roles.
• Continuously source high-calibre talent aligned to campaign briefs.
• Lead and evolve interview processes, candidate profiling, and legal compliance.
• Utilise digital tools, video assets, and social recruitment methods to attract top talent.

• Manage and maintain a high-performing staffing database with rigorous data integrity.
• Provide training on database tools and oversee access control.

• Design and deliver induction and training programmes for field and event staff.
• Oversee field staff communications, including a motivational newsletter.
• Nurture and manage a high-performing internal talent team with regular 1:1s and PDPs.

• Interpret client briefs, advise on ideal staffing profiles, and own end-to-end talent delivery.
• Ensure all campaign staff are booked, briefed, and managed in alignment with client expectations and budgets.
• Oversee staffing project documentation, reports, and internal communication processes.

• Act as the expert advisor for all things staffing—internally and externally.
• Attend client meetings, support new business pitches, and provide insights to senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and identify business growth opportunities.

• Manage departmental budgets and track campaign profitability.
• Maximise staffing margin and ensure PO/invoicing processes are followed.
• Monitor field staff payroll and campaign reconciliation in line with internal policies.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive, productive working environment.
  

• Proven leadership experience in experiential staffing or brand experience agency environments - essential.
• A clear understanding of how to deliver complex, large-scale campaigns from a staffing perspective, not just candidate sourcing.
• Strong operational and commercial mindset with experience managing budgets, payroll, resourcing, and profitability.
• Confident managing senior-level stakeholders, internal teams, and freelance talent pools.
• Strategic thinker who’s also hands-on — you’ll lead from the front and aren’t afraid to get stuck in.
• Exceptional communicator and motivator, with experience mentoring internal team members and building a performance-driven culture.
• Solid knowledge of employment law relating to temp and freelance workers in the UK.
• Must have agency-side experience — recruitment agency or in-house talent acquisition backgrounds will not be suitable for this role.
  

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Durham University's Temporary Staffing Service (TSS) is an internal, pan-university team established to provide reliable, professional administrative support to academic departments and faculties (including other service areas when needed) with fixed-term resource needs such as recruitment gaps, staff absence, peaks in workload, etc. The postholder will form part of a friendly, diverse team and will be deployed (sometimes fractionally) on short-term placements across service areas to work closely and collaboratively with local teams to cover specified administrative roles, duties, and projects commensurate with the grade, ensuring high-quality educational, operational, and research services are delivered. Placements are typically 6-12 weeks in length (subject to business need) and can include, but are not limited to, fulfilling roles such as Learning and Teaching Administrator, Operations Administrator, and Faculty Administrator. Although the team is based in the Social Sciences Faculty Office for line management purposes, the postholder can expect to be allocated to departments/faculties across the institution.

The TSS Administrator will be required and expected to be able to:

• provide a professional and efficient administrative service, working in accordance with university and departmental policies and procedures to ensure the teams they support on placement function effectively in meeting their priorities;
• display high levels of flexibility and adaptability to enable the service to respond successfully and efficiently to changing business needs as required;
• possess excellent organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills, particularly when working across multiple departments and/or roles simultaneously on fractional assignments;
• support and engage with a broad range of learning, teaching, assessment, and operational processes, tasks, and activities from the point of student enrolment through to graduation, including areas such as absence monitoring, marks entry, and enrolment and registration;
• support networks, committees, and meetings (including scheduling and planning meetings; collating and distributing documents; drafting minutes or other documentation, etc.);
• provide proactive support when working with colleagues on placement in departments and faculties, including: Heads of Department, Department Managers, Learning and Teaching Managers, and other members of Senior Management Teams;
• work independently, using their experience and initiative to decide on appropriate courses of action and resolve routine problems (including those associated with student- and staff-related queries); and
• demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

This post is ideal for curious and open-minded individuals who are keen to network and develop strong working relationships across the University. The role also offers an exciting opportunity for the postholder to expand their skill set, gain hands-on training, and acquire experience across a range of departments/functions which can facilitate career development within the service and wider university.

How to apply

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.

Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Production Coordinator (also known as Production Staff Coordinator) to support a busy manufacturing client based in Newton Abbot.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established production team, where you'll play a key role in coordinating temporary workforce planning, supporting manufacturing operations, and maintaining high production standards through efficient scheduling and agency management.

As a Production Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to support the Production Management Team across all aspects of production operations and ancillary services, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products and smooth daily operations.

You will act as the main point of contact for temporary staffing agencies, helping to plan and manage the workforce required during high-volume periods. You will also monitor agency performance, ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and support various administrative and planning tasks during low-season operations.

• Principal contact for suppliers of temporary work force.
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with incumbent agencies.
• Work with Production Managers to plan and recruit the temporary workforce to meet the demands of fluctuating labour requirements.
• Ensure agency KPIs are met.
• Plan and present Agency Welcome Meetings focusing on Core Values and company policies and promoting as a great place to work.
• Checking and approving weekly payroll.
• Cover the reporting of payroll in the absence of HR (holidays etc).
• Support and assist the Production Management team when required.
• Liaising with canteen provider regarding daily vending and ordering buffets as required.
• Ordering and maintaining records of workwear.
• Support and assist with administrative tasks, across all areas of Harrier as required.
• Prepare Operation's calendars for the following year.
• Supporting with planned hours and all areas planner for Production.
• Supporting with SOP, training and continuous improvement tasks for Planning & Solutions.

• Essential:
• Maths and English GCSE A - C.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and face-to-face.
• Relationship management skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Desirable:
• Confident in decision making.

Apply today for this Production Coordinator role in Newton Abbot - or contact Kristy at Acorn by Synergie's Chippenham branch to learn more.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Production Coordinator (also known as Production Staff Coordinator) to support a busy manufacturing client based in Newton Abbot.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established production team, where you'll play a key role in coordinating temporary workforce planning, supporting manufacturing operations, and maintaining high production standards through efficient scheduling and agency management.

As a Production Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to support the Production Management Team across all aspects of production operations and ancillary services, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products and smooth daily operations.

You will act as the main point of contact for temporary staffing agencies, helping to plan and manage the workforce required during high-volume periods. You will also monitor agency performance, ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and support various administrative and planning tasks during low-season operations.

• Principal contact for suppliers of temporary work force.
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with incumbent agencies.
• Work with Production Managers to plan and recruit the temporary workforce to meet the demands of fluctuating labour requirements.
• Ensure agency KPIs are met.
• Plan and present Agency Welcome Meetings focusing on Core Values and company policies and promoting as a great place to work.
• Checking and approving weekly payroll.
• Cover the reporting of payroll in the absence of HR (holidays etc).
• Support and assist the Production Management team when required.
• Liaising with canteen provider regarding daily vending and ordering buffets as required.
• Ordering and maintaining records of workwear.
• Support and assist with administrative tasks, across all areas of Harrier as required.
• Prepare Operations' calendars for the following year.
• Supporting with planned hours and all areas planner for Production.
• Supporting with SOP, training and continuous improvement tasks for Planning & Solutions.

• Essential:
• Maths and English GCSE A - C.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and face-to-face.
• Relationship management skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Desirable:
• Confident in decision making.

Apply today for this Production Coordinator role in Newton Abbot - or contact Kristy at Acorn by Synergie's Chippenham branch to learn more.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Why Join?

• Exciting Brand Collaborations – Work with leading global brands to create engaging promotional experiences.
• People-Centric Culture – Be part of an award-winning agency that values teamwork, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
• Hybrid Working – Enjoy flexibility with a mix of office and remote working (3 days in the London office).
• Comprehensive Benefits – Private healthcare, fitness perks, mental health support, mentoring programs, and more.
• International Exposure – Opportunities to travel and collaborate with teams across global offices.

Key Role Responsibilities :

• Recruit, train, and manage field staff for high-profile brand activations.
• Ensure compliance with booking and staffing KPIs for promotional campaigns.
• Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support to event staff.
• Handle administrative tasks, including contracts, payroll, and invoicing.
• Build strong relationships with field teams to enhance engagement.
• Manage urgent staffing needs, replacements, and last-minute changes.
• Collect and process campaign data for performance evaluation.

Key Attributes Required :

• Graduate or relevant experience in staffing, recruitment, or event management.
• Strong communication skills with confidence in managing people.
• Excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong project management skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English and German is essential.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Production Coordinator (also known as Production Staff Coordinator) to support a busy manufacturing client based in Newton Abbot.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established production team, where you'll play a key .

Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Production Coordinator (also known as Production Staff Coordinator) to support a busy manufacturing client based in Newton Abbot.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established production team, where you'll play a key role in coordinati.