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Project Manager (Operations & Events)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We have a new position available due to internal progression for a Project Manager to join the Sodexo Team at Ascot Race Course, this fantastic venue offers a truly unique working environment. The role involves managing projects relating to all the Sodexo services on site from hospitality, retail, and events.

Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

For more information on the company see Careers in Sports and Leisure

 

Role Responsibility

Overseeing the planning and execution stages of projects across the site you will support the Head of Operations, ensuring business outcomes are met within budget. This role involves putting tenders together, establishing costs, developing processes, communicating across the business and demonstrating return on investment. Working with departments from logistics, catering and events you will manage a Cap Ex budget and ensure projects across the venue are managed efficiently. This is an extremely varied role, suitable for someone with a passion and interest in key industry trends, who can understand best in class and innovation within the catering and events industry.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Presentation skills to present information appropriately at all levels
  • Previous project management experience
  • Competent use of MS programmes
  • Ability to balance a diverse working schedule
  • Experience with CAD planning
  • Flexibility to work across race days and events

Desirable

  • Previous project management experience of large scale public events
  • Operations experience
  • Management of budgets and forecasts

Package Description

Up to £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Company

Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.

Salary Up to £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/RF2248/RM
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 18 April, 2019
Job Category Hospitality
Business Unit UK Sodexo Live
Location Ascot, England
Posted on 31 January, 2019

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