Recruitment Administrator
Newcastle United Football Club, St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST
£27,500pa + excellent benefits
40hrs pw 5/7 - evening and weekend work required - all NUFC home games and events to be worked
free onsite parking, staff lunch provided
Job Introduction
At Sodexo Live!, we create unforgettable experiences at some of the world’s most iconic venues. From matchdays to major events, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re now looking for a Recruitment Administrator to play a key role in building and supporting our workforce at Newcastle United Football Club.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you’ll support the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding of a large casual and contracted workforce, helping ensure our teams are trained, compliant and ready to deliver exceptional hospitality on matchdays and beyond.
If you’re highly organised, people-focused and thrive in busy, event-led environments, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What You'll Do:
Coordinating recruitment and onboarding for casual and contracted colleagues across the stadium
Supporting matchday and event staffing through pre-planning and on-the-day coordination
Arranging and delivering inductions to large groups (10–100+)
Managing Right to Work checks, compliance documentation and personnel records
Supporting training bookings and maintaining accurate training records
Working with labour management and payroll systems to ensure accurate data and timely pay
Coordinating on-site recruitment events and supporting community recruitment initiatives
Engaging our casual workforce through newsletters, social channels and regular communications
Acting as a key point of contact for staffing queries, welfare and engagement
Supporting uniform management and matchday staff check-in
For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description
What You Bring:
Essential
Experience in recruitment or high-volume administration
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator, comfortable engaging large groups
Experience in hospitality, catering or event-led environments
Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, changeable setting
Desirable
Payroll or HR administration experience
Experience working in large venues or high-volume events
Familiarity with labour management systems
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
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
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.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.The rewards and Benfits guide is attached
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