Meetings and Events Manager

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a world-renowned venue as a Meetings & Events Manager. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional service and seamless execution of corporate functions and bespoke hospitality experiences, all while driving profitability and maintaining high standards.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Death-in-Service benefit

Opportunities for growth and development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large operation with high-volume meetings and events business.
• Experience working within a sports and leisure/stadia environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Meetings & Events team to deliver exceptional service standards.
• Oversee planning, set-up, and execution of events.
• Drive event profitability by managing costs and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Food Safety Level 3 qualification

Job description

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Meetings and Events Manager, Newcastle United Football Club, United Kingdom

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Client:

Sodexo

Location:

Newcastle United Football Club, St James Park, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Introduction

Job Description

• Meetings and Events Manager
• Newcastle United Football Club, St James Park
• £31,000pa + Bonus and excellent benefits
• 5/7 to include weekends

Job Introduction

Are you ready to take centre stage in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences? Sodexo Live! has an exciting opportunity for a Meetings & Events Manager to join our dynamic team at Newcastle United Football Club— a world-renowned venue where passion meets performance.

We’re looking for an organised, energetic, and forward-thinking leader to take charge of our Meetings & Events operation, ensuring seamless execution of corporate functions, conferences, celebrations, and bespoke hospitality experiences throughout the year.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, inspire, and develop the Meetings & Events team to deliver exceptional service standards across all event spaces.
• Oversee planning, set-up, and execution of a wide range of events, ensuring every detail meets client expectations and Sodexo standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, sales, and catering teams to create bespoke experiences.
• Drive event profitability by managing labour, food & beverage costs, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, food safety, and company procedures across the venue.
• Own key events from start to finish, handling client feedback, and delivering continual service improvements.

For a full list of responsibilities, please read the attached job description

What You Bring:

• Experience managing a large operation with high-volume meetings and events business.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to recruit, train, manage, and motivate the workforce.
• Experience managing front-of-house teams, delivering a variety of concepts and service styles.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Experience working within a sports and leisure/stadia environment.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

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 to a company and team that values you; you’ll act with purpose, have an impact through your actions, and thrive in your own way. 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 for support with personal and work-related issues.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app, including a 24hr virtual GP and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme with great deals and cashback options.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Retirement Plan membership for future savings.
• Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed.
• Opportunities for growth and development with various learning tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme for environmentally friendly commuting.
• Volunteering opportunities to support community causes.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive 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 daily through our services including On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, a forces-friendly employer, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We support our employees through various Employee Networks and initiatives, including our Disability Confident Leadership status and inclusive culture efforts.