Events Coordinator and Designer

Events Coordinator and Designer

• Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9B
• up to £30,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits package
• flexibility for match days required
• 40hrs pw 5/7
• Free Lunches, free parking

Job Introduction

At Sodexo Live!, we're passionate about creating exceptional experiences that bring people together. As the catering and hospitality partner at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, we deliver everything from prestigious private events and corporate functions to fan experiences, exhibitions and ticketed public events.

We're looking for a creative, commercially minded, and highly organised Event Coordinator and Designer to join our ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves events, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys seeing their ideas come to life.

From developing exciting public events calendars and coordinating memorable matchday experiences to building client relationships and driving venue sales, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the reputation and profitability of one of the South Coast's premier event destinations.

As Event Coordinator and Designer, you'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of events across the stadium and The Terrace, ensuring every experience is professionally planned, commercially successful, and delivered to the highest standards.

We're seeking a confident and energetic events professional who combines creativity with commercial awareness and a passion for outstanding customer experiences.

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than just a job; it's your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.

You'll join a collaborative team within one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues, where no two days are the same and every event creates lasting memories.

If you're a creative events professional who thrives on delivering exceptional experiences, building strong relationships, and driving commercial success, we'd love to hear from you!!

What You'll Do

• Creating and delivering an exciting programme of public events, exhibitions, ticketed experiences and private functions
• Identifying new business opportunities and driving revenue growth across exhibitions, celebrations, community events and corporate functions
• Coordinating food and beverage pre-orders for special events and themed dining experiences
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, partners and key stakeholders
• Acting as the primary contact for a range of internal and fan-focused events
• Collaborating closely with operational, marketing and leadership teams to ensure seamless event delivery
• Producing event plans, function sheets, financial reports and performance updates
• Managing event budgets and ensuring events achieve targeted profit margins
• Supporting venue sales activity through site visits, networking opportunities and client events
• Maintaining accurate event management records using CRM systems and internal reporting tools
• Monitoring customer feedback and continuously improving the guest experience

What You Bring

• Previous experience in event coordination, venue sales, hospitality, conferences, exhibitions or event management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, revenue targets or event profitability
• Confidence presenting ideas, hosting clients and representing the venue professionally
• Experience using CRM systems and event management software would be advantageous
• A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends when required

What we offer

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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