Senior Event Manager for Cycling & Endurance Events

Helping organisers deliver event days that run smoothly, safely, and without the last minute chaos.

Former Metropolitan Police control room operator with 20+ years managing complex operations. I help organisers plan smarter, deliver confidently, and enjoy event day instead of spending it firefighting.

Plan My Event
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Most events don't fail because of one big mistake.

They struggle because of dozens of small details that were never joined together.

That's where I come in.

I become part of your team early, helping shape the operational plan, coordinating the moving parts, and making sure nothing important gets left to chance. By race day, everyone knows what they're doing, decisions are clear, and there's always a backup plan ready if things change.

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What I Do

Three things I do well

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Plan events that work in the real world

Routes, timings, participant flow, logistics, volunteers, communications and operational planning. Everything joined together so the event works on paper and on the ground.

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Manage event day with your team

I coordinate the live operation, keeping information flowing, decisions moving and problems dealt with before participants even notice them. You stay focused on your event, not your radio.

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Keep things calm when plans change

Because they always do. Weather shifts. Volunteers are delayed. Timings move. Vehicles break down. I adapt quickly, keep everyone informed and make sure the event keeps moving.

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Why Work With Me

I've spent more than 20 years delivering operations where planning, communication and quick decisions matter.

Before moving into event management, I worked in Metropolitan Police control rooms, coordinating incidents where calm thinking and clear communication made all the difference.

That experience shaped how I approach every event today.

I look ahead, spot risks early, build practical plans and stay calm when things don't go exactly as expected.

  • APublic safety operations
  • BNational resilience exercises
  • CMass participation cycling and endurance events
  • DMulti-agency coordination and stakeholder management
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How I Work

Most organisers bring me in three to six months before event day.

That's when the biggest difference can be made. Good events are built early. The closer you get to event day, the more planning becomes reacting.

I only work with a small number of events each season, which means I'm fully invested in every project I take on and available when you need me.

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Services

What I offer

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Event Planning

Whether you're launching a new event or improving an existing one, I'll help turn your ideas into a practical operational plan that works on the day.

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Event Day Management

From first vehicle movement to the final participant across the finish line, I'll coordinate the operation, manage communications and keep everything running smoothly.

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Operational Reviews

Already have a team? I'll work alongside them, reviewing plans, identifying gaps and strengthening your event before race day arrives.

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Nicola Harrington
About
TQ 3103 8042  •  Event Director

I run and cycle. Not because it looks good on LinkedIn, but because I genuinely enjoy the atmosphere of endurance events and the people who make them happen.

I've spent more than 20 years delivering operations across public safety, community partnerships and large outdoor events.

Every event teaches you something, but one lesson never changes. Good planning creates calm race days. That's the standard I bring to every organiser I work with.

Let's Talk
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Let's Talk

If your event is growing, becoming more complex, or simply too important to leave to chance, I'd love to hear about it.

Whether you need someone to strengthen the planning, manage race day, or simply bring another experienced pair of eyes to the operation, let's have a conversation.

Tell me about your event, what's working, what's worrying you, or where you'd like an extra pair of hands.
hello@nicolaharrington.co.uk Let's make event day the easiest part of your event