Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Limelight Sports?

Limelight Sports is the UK’s leading grassroots sports marketing and event management company. We specialise in the creation and delivery of high profile, participation-based sports events. Please visit www.limelightsports.com for further information.

What would my role be as part of Limelight Sports event day staff?

We are looking for a team of friendly and enthusiastic people to help deliver our events. Roles on the day vary with each event and can include tasks such as route marshalling, working as part of the baggage team and handing out water to participants. Please see our person specification for further details.

How can I register?

Please visit our registration page to submit your details. Once registered we will be in contact to update you on the progress of your application.

What documents are required to work for Limelight Sports?

All Limelight Sports staff must provide us with a completed Limelight Sports starter form and a tax form. These can be downloaded from the documentation section of your personal page.

All new staff must provide these documents along with their proof of eligibility to work in the UK at one of our staff meet and greet sessions detailed below:

Held at: 29-35 Rathbone Street, London, W1T 1NJ

These documents are a requirement for all Limelight Sports staff.

There are still two exciting opportunities to work with Limelight before the end of our event season.

In order to complete your registration please bring your proof of eligibility to work in the UK documentation, your completed Limelight starter form and tax form (from www.limelightstaff.com) toour next meet and greet sessions:

 

Tuesday 7th September 16.00-19.30
 

 

(You will not be required to attend the sessions for the whole duration and can arrive any time between 16.00-19.30)

 

What documentation qualifies as proof of eligibility to work in the UK?

For details of accepted documents please visit the documents section in your personal pages.

What are the 2010 event dates?

All our confirmed events to date are listed in our events calendar.

When will I receive an invitation to work?

Invitations to work are sent via email and are usually received around 4 weeks before the event. Once you have received an invitation you must login to your personal page and either accept or decline the invitation to work. If you accept the invitation you will be assigned a role, for which the details will be displayed on your personal pages.

Can I work if I do not receive an invitation?

Only those who have received an invitation to work and have been assigned a role are able to work with us on the day. Unfortunately due to staffing requirements and the high number of applicants not all staff will be able to be offered work at all of our events.

How can I cancel my invitation when I have already confirmed to work?

If you have accepted an invitation to work but are no longer able to make it please contact the Limelight Sports Staffing Team as soon as possible via email at eventstaff@limelightsports.com or by telephone on 0333 123 2311.

What do I have to wear on the day?

Required dress varies according to each event. In many cases you will be provided with an event t-shirt when you arrive on the day. However event specific information concerning dress is detailed in your event manual.

Where can I download my event manual?

The event manual can be downloaded from the event section of your personal page. Please ensure you read the manual thoroughly as it contains all of the information that you will require on the day.

Will I get breakfast/lunch?

The food supplied to staff on the day varies according to the event and roles offered. In most cases all staff will be provided with a packed lunch, however pleased read your event manual for further, event specific details.

How much will I get paid?

Rates of pay are competitive and vary with each event, assigned role and hours worked. Pay rates will be confirmed once you have been allocated a role.

All pay rates are before tax

How can I contact Limelight Sports?

Please contact one of the Limelight Sports Staffing Team via email at eventstaff@limelightsports.com or by telephone on 0333 123 2311.

When will I get paid?

Providing Limelight Sports has received your Limelight Starter Form, Tax Form and Eligibility to Work in the UK documentation, expected pay dates are detailed below.

DateEventPay Date
06-08/07/2010JP Morgan Corporate Challenge in Battersea Park13/08/2010
10/07/2010Boutique Run in Battersea Park13/08/2010
10/07/2010T Mobile Big Dance in Trafalgar Square13/08/2010
18/07/2010Sky ride Ealing13/08/2010
15/08/2010The Mayor of London's Sky Ride Redbridge15/09/2010
05/09/2010The Mayor of London's Sky Ride15/10/2010
26/09/2010The Prince's Trust Palace to Palace15/10/2010
10/10/10Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon15/11/2010

Am I required to attend the whole meet and great session?

You are able to attend the meet and greet sessions any time between 16.00-19.30 to submit your documentation.