NUFC - Meetings and Events Operative
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1173276/154607
- Location: St James' Park - Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Job type: Part Time - 20 Hours Per Week
- Salary: £12.60 per hour
- Closing date: 30 March 2026
About the role
About the role
At Sodexo we know how important our family of administrators are – keeping our site running smoothly for our guests and colleagues. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Meeting and Events Operative to join our prestigious team at Newcastle United Football Club.
A few things about you
We want you to bring your can-do attitude, flexible approach, and your great reliability with you, when you join us. Don’t forget to bring you excellent attention to detail and exceptional communication skills too!
Being a team player is important, but you’ll also need to be able to work well on your own! Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, but if you have great people skills, we’d love to hear from you!
Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There’ll be company procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practises so it’s vital that you’ll champion this.
What you'll do
- Ensuring strict adherence to best practice as set out in M&E SOP.
- Clear communication between departments including the front of house, back of house and kitchen teams.
- To ensure that you are entirely customer focused and ensure that excellent customer service is delivered at all times.
- To be aware constantly of amendments to events, accommodating changes as necessary.
- To wear full and correct uniform at all times when on shift, including any Personal Protective Equipment which you have been issued with.
- To ensure the preparation of all function areas, the quality of service and standards of hygiene within the catering facility conforms to company standards.
- To make use of quiet periods during the day to ensure the necessary preparation is done for the following day.
- Safe disposal of all waste produced during service in accordance with Sodexo’s site-specific Waste Management guidelines.
- To attend all meetings and training sessions when required.
- To consistently show a proactive and flexible approach to all areas of your work and work to the best of your ability at all times.
- To complete any reasonable request whilst being adaptable to changes.
- Comply with all company Terms & Conditions including grooming and social media policies.
- Assisting with housekeeping where necessary including laundry and linen duties
- To be willing to assist/move to other areas of the business to further develop skills or meet the demands of the business
- To work front of house, providing the highest possible level of customer service and ensuring good customer relations prevail at all times.
- To ensure the quality of food and beverage served is of the highest possible standard.
- To work front of house, providing the highest possible level of customer service and ensuring good customer relations prevail at all times.
- Safe disposal of all waste produced during service in accordance with Sodexo’s site-specific Waste Management guidelines.
- To make use of quiet periods during the day to ensure the necessary preparation is done for the following day.
What you'll bring
- Experience dealing with customers and clients.
- High levels of organisation, and a proactive approach to working.
- Adaptable to change and flexible in the approach to work.
- Experience of working within a large operation with high volume meetings and events and match day operations
Why Sodexo?
- 20 HOURS PER WEEK
- £12.60 per hour
- No set shift pattern, shifts can be Monday-Sunday, between the hours of 9am-4pm
- Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
St James' Park - Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 4ST
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