Venue Staffing & Training Lead for Matchdays

Sodexo; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company is seeking a Northwest Staffing Manager to oversee the casual workforce across Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End. The ideal candidate will manage the entire staffing lifecycle, from recruitment through to onboarding and training, ensuring teams are prepared for matchdays and events. You will also develop training programs and monitor labor costs, aiming to reduce agency reliance while fostering staff retention. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan participation

Qualifications

• Experience in staffing, resourcing or people operations role.
• Background in hospitality or large-scale venues is essential.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding of casual catering employees.
• Coordinate and confirm staffing rotas and shift allocations.
• Manage staffing administration including training records and payroll.
• Create and deliver a Northwest training programme.

Skills

Staffing, resourcing, or people operations experience

Event and hospitality background

Training delivery confidence

Administrative and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

A leading hospitality management company is seeking a Northwest Staffing Manager to oversee the casual workforce across Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End. The ideal candidate will manage the entire staffing lifecycle, from recruitment through to onboarding and training, ensuring teams are prepared for matchdays and events. You will also develop training programs and monitor labor costs, aiming to reduce agency reliance while fostering staff retention. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.