Staffing Coordinator in Eastbourne

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL

£26,600pa pro rata to £28,000pa pro rata + excellent benefits

20hrs pw 3/5 Monday to Friday with event days as required 9am - 5pm plus flexibility for match days required

Free Lunches, free parking

At Sodexo Live!, we're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for guests, fans, and visitors. Behind every successful match day and event is a dedicated team making it happen, and we're looking for an organised and enthusiastic Staffing Coordinator to join ours.

Based at the iconic AMEX Stadium, home of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, you'll play a vital role in supporting the coordination of a workforce of around 900 casual employees, helping us deliver exceptional service across match days, concerts, conferences, and major events throughout the year.

As part of a close-knit Staffing Team of four, you'll provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure our staffing operation runs smoothly and efficiently. We're looking for someone who is proactive, approachable, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

If you're highly organised, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating staffing requirements for match days and events
• Managing staff availability, shift allocations, and roster updates
• Responding to staff queries via email and rostering systems
• Providing excellent communication and support to our casual workforce
• Assisting with recruitment activity, including recruitment and assessment days
• Supporting onboarding and administrative processes for new starters
• Maintaining accurate staffing records and employee data
• Assisting with last-minute staffing adjustments during busy event periods
• Providing general administrative support across the Staffing Department

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills, consistent punctuality, and competent use of standard software systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using email, Microsoft Office applications, and administration systems
• A positive, customer-focused approach
• The ability to work calmly under pressure within a fast-paced, event-driven environment
• A flexible approach to work, including availability for all match days and key events
• Experience in administration, scheduling, recruitment coordination, or workforce planning (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

• 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 worthy causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and identities.