Sustainability & Workplace Culture Team Coordinator

Sodexo Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to 1,900+ brands

Gym discount

Confidential 24/7 employee assistance

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a highly organised Sustainability & Workplace Culture Team Coordinator in Manchester. You will support the leadership team with diary management, travel planning, and governance tasks, working closely with senior leaders across Sustainability, Social Impact, Culture & Belonging, and Health & Safety.

The role emphasizes in-person meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement, with hybrid work and a 35-hour week.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent Communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proactive approach and problem-solving mindset.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and scheduling across multiple stakeholders.
• Plan travel, accommodation and itineraries for leadership.
• Organise meetings, workshops and events with materials and minutes.
• Track actions and governance records to ensure timely delivery.
• Produce reports, presentations and meeting documentation.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

AI tools

Job description

Sustainability & Workplace Culture Team Coordinator

Location: Manchester, Salford office (Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in the office)

Salary: £24,000 per annum
Travel: Flexibility to travel as required
Contract: Permanent - 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday

We're looking for an organised and proactive Sustainability & Workplace Culture Team Coordinator to support our Sustainability & Workplace Culture leadership team.

This is a varied role where you'll help keep the function running smoothly through diary management, meeting and event coordination, travel planning, governance support and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with the Sustainability & Workplace Culture Director and senior leaders across Sustainability, Social Impact, Culture & Belonging, Health & Safety, Quality, Business Resilience and the Stop Hunger Foundation.

As Sustainability & Workplace Culture Team Coordinator, you will:

• Manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars across multiple stakeholders.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and itineraries, ensuring seamless planning and delivery.
• Organise meetings, workshops, events and leadership activities, including preparation of agendas, materials and minutes.
• Track actions, maintain governance records and ensure commitments are monitored and delivered on time.
• Produce high-quality reports, presentations, communications and meeting documentation.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, charities and industry bodies.
• Handle confidential and commercially sensitive information professionally and in line with company policies.
• Support team communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and enhance ways of working.
• Utilise Microsoft 365, Copilot and other approved digital and AI-enabled tools to streamline administrative tasks and improve productivity.
• Provide flexible support across a diverse and fast-paced leadership team.

We're looking for someone who:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.
• This is a highly collaborative and people-focused role with a strong emphasis on in-person meetings, events and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership and find solutions to challenges.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to work collaboratively with different teams and individuals.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• An interest in technology, digital ways of working and AI-enabled tools.
• Previous administration, coordination or support experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

No specific experience is required. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Working with Sodexo 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 offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as:

• Sodexo retirement plan
• discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online
• Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle
• a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.