Work & Volunteer

Join us to make a difference to others...

Action Challenge organise inspirational challenge events and unforgettable adventures in the UK & Worldwide for individuals to join, and for private groups, companies, and charities. So far our events have helped to raise over £85 million for UK charities. We’re always looking for new people to join us and help deliver The Ultra Challenge Series – it’s fun, rewarding, and you’ll be part of a team that really does make a difference! 

Head Office Roles

Business Development Manager

We are looking for a sales driven & ambitious individual to develop areas of the Series.

Senior Project
Manager

We are looking for an experienced event professional to lead our Project Management Team.

Graduate Trainees Event Coordinators

We are looking for recent University graduates to join our team & gain experience of events.

On Event Roles

Event Managers

Key roles that deliver the main elements of the events to high standards.

EVENT Crew

A wide range of roles - helping others to achieve their goals.

Cheer Squad

Passion & enthusiasm required! Cheer & celebrate our Challengers.

Trek Masters

Experienced walkers & runners wanted to support along the route.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

PAID ROLES AT HEAD OFFICE, WOOLWICH SE18 6SW

We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about the events industry who is target driven and results focussed to join our growing Business Development team.
Our portfolio of UK based mass participation challenges and International overseas events are the perfect solution for teams from any company size, and we are currently experiencing a large increase in demand from companies for the events we deliver – this role will focus on securing new teams and groups onto our challenge events, and onboarding the clients for a successful journey with us.

Senior Project Manager

FULL TIME, PERMANENT, LONDON HQ

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced events professional to join one of the UK’s most popular series of mass participation events, to lead the operational delivery of the events portfolio.

This role sits within our Operational Team, and is ideal for a passionate individual who is looking to further their career within the mass participation/ sporting/ events sector to not just gain experience of what we do, but to lead and oversee the delivery of the logistics & operations, both in the planning phases, and the on the day running of the events.

GRADUATE TRAINEES, EVENT COORDINATORS

PAID ROLES AT HEAD OFFICE, WOOLWICH SE18 6SW

We are looking for recent University graduates with a keen interest in sporting events, and mass participation – ideally with a relevant degree subject, or can demonstrate a passion and interest in what we do to join us on a 6 month internship program. You will be available to work from March onwards, and will gain experience across marketing, customer services, planning and operations as we work towards delivering the 2023 series of events. If this sounds like you – apply below! 

Event Managers

PAID ROLES

Great events need great teams to deliver them. Action Challenge has a reputation for the highest quality events and participant experience in the sector, and we’re looking for key staff who will share our ambition of delivering excellence! If you’re an Event Manager, or perhaps you are looking to gain some real experience of mass participation events – you could be part of our team helping to deliver some of the UK’s biggest & best fundraising challenges.

Fantastic, super well organised, well signed, brilliant staff, marshals, rest stops and catering the best, great event from signing up to completion!

Julie Murray

ultra challenge finisher

Event Crew

PAID ROLES, ACROSS THE UK

We’re looking for dedicated & enthusiastic individuals to join us and work with us on our events. Working on an Ultra Challenge can be fun, engaging and hugely rewarding – from helping to set up the sites, serving cups of tea, to welcoming in challengers to rest stops – the roles are varied and you will never be doing the same thing all weekend. Fancy joining us and gaining some fantastic experience working in the world of outdoor events? 

STUDENT SUMMER Crew

PAID ROLES, ACROSS THE UK

Have you recently graduated this summer, or you are now on a long summer break from your studies and looking for a great way to travel the country, meet new people, gain life long skills & event experience whilst at the same time taking on responsibility & having the opportunity to earn?

We’ve just launched our ‘Student Summer Crew’ programme – for those eager to learn & earn!

I started completing in the Ultra Challenges, and after taking in part in a few I decided to join the Cheer Squad to help and celebrate others achieving their goals. The atmosphere is always amazing, and it’s like being part of a big family – I’ve made friends for life through being part of the Ultra Challenges. 

Jennifer

CHEER SQUAD, VOLUNTEER

Cheer Squad

VOLUNTEERING

Our Cheer Squad are an amazing bunch of energetic, passionate, and fun individuals – many of whom have taken part in an Ultra Challenges themselves, and are now using their experience to motivate others. We’re looking to grow the team in 2023 – if you can give a few hours, a full day, or a whole weekend to help others -at our finish lines handing out 000’s of medals and cheering on Challengers. You will join our team of like minded individuals & have a lot fun! 

Trek Masters

VOLUNTEERING

Trek Masters are fit & active volunteers who give their time to helping others along the actual routes, and bring their own deep experience of Ultra Challenges and a passion for helping others to their finish line. As a Trek Master you’ll be part of a close knit team, and allocated a section of the route to patrol, or to lead groups of participants when the going gets tough, and to support our safety teams during the day or night.