Events Coordinator Part Time

Sodexo; Brighton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Free parking

Flexible working pattern

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton is seeking an organised Events Coordinator for a part-time, 24-hour-per-week role on a six-month fixed-term contract with flexible patterns.

You will manage conferences, meetings and events from booking to handover, liaise with clients and internal teams, and coordinate room layouts, catering and AV needs to deliver seamless experiences. A strong customer focus and proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination, conference and events, hospitality administration or a customer-focused planning role.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional approach with clients.
• Confidence working with a range of internal teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating a variety of conferences, meetings and events from booking confirmation through to operational handover.
• Building strong relationships with clients and guiding them through every stage of the planning process.
• Organising event details including room layouts, catering, dietary requirements, timings, AV requirements and guest numbers.
• Producing accurate event documentation and communicating requirements to operational teams.
• Working closely with hospitality, culinary, operations and venue teams to ensure successful event delivery.
• Suggesting enhancements and upgrades that improve the guest experience.
• Maintaining accurate records and event information using company systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement by gathering client feedback and identifying opportunities to enhance future events.

Skills

Event coordination

Hospitality administration

Customer focus

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Events Coordinator Part Time

• 24hrs pw 6 month Fixed Term Contract. Flexible Working Pattern Available
• American Express Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BLLocation:
• £26,000pa pro rata + excellent benefits
• Free Lunches, free parking

Job Introduction

Looking for a rewarding career in events that fits around your life?

Do you love organising, planning and bringing events to life, but want a role that offers genuine flexibility and a healthy work-life balance?

At Sodexo Live!, we're looking for an organised and enthusiastic Events Coordinator to join our team at the iconic American Express Community Stadium in Brighton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking part-time hours, whether you're balancing family commitments, returning to work, studying, pursuing other interests, or simply looking for a role that offers flexibility without compromising on career development.

Imagine helping to deliver everything from corporate conferences and awards dinners to private celebrations and high-profile events, all within one of the South Coast's most exciting venues.

You'll become the trusted point of contact for clients once their event is booked, ensuring every detail is planned to perfection and creating a seamless experience from initial planning through to delivery.

No two days are the same, making this the perfect role for someone who enjoys variety, organisation and working with people.

If you're highly organised, love bringing events together behind the scenes and are looking for a flexible role where your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinating a variety of conferences, meetings and events from booking confirmation through to operational handover.
• Building strong relationships with clients and guiding them through every stage of the planning process.
• Organising event details including room layouts, catering, dietary requirements, timings, AV requirements and guest numbers.
• Producing accurate event documentation and communicating requirements to operational teams.
• Working closely with hospitality, culinary, operations and venue teams to ensure successful event delivery.
• Suggesting enhancements and upgrades that improve the guest experience.
• Maintaining accurate records and event information using company systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement by gathering client feedback and identifying opportunities to enhance future events.

What You Bring:

• Previous experience in event coordination, conference and events, hospitality administration or a customer-focused planning role
• Exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional approach with clients
• Confidence working with a range of internal teams and stakeholders
• Strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A proactive mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences

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

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.

Keywords:

Event Coordination, Conference & Events, Client Relationship Management, Hospitality, Event Planning, Customer Service, Stakeholder Management, Event Operations, Organisation and Administration, Communication Skills