Facilities Operative in London

London Stadium are looking for a Facilities Operative to join the team and support the day-to-day operation, presentation and readiness of the venue. This is a practical, site-based role, supporting both business-as-usual activity and the delivery of major events.

As Facilities Operative at London Stadium you will be a practical, proactive and organised individual who enjoys working in a hands-on operational environment. You will have strong communication skills, be comfortable working with contractors and a range of stakeholders. You will take pride in maintaining high standards across the venue and be committed to contributing to a working and learning environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a crucial role within the corporate services team of a dynamic business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the stadium through day-to-day operations, a variety of projects and exciting events such as football, concerts, Major League Baseball, athletics, rugby and community events. This role will be varied and give you the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational readiness and presentation of the stadium through regular site inspections and defect reporting working with our Total FM partner.
• Coordinate venue logistics, including furniture, barriers, storage and operational equipment.
• Support event infrastructure, power overlay, venue changeovers and match-day operations.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance, statutory inspections and facilities activities.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors working across the venue.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, security and safe working across the venue.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees), plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses will be considered for exceptional performance based on personal and company results over a calendar year.
• Private medical insurance with Bupa (with option to add dependents through salary deductions).
• Life insurance and income protection with Canada Life, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and discounts platform.
• Workplace pension with Royal London: our current pension match is 5% employer contribution and 5% employer contribution.
• Paid sick leave.
• Enhanced family leave: maternity/shared parental/adoption offer is 26 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay and three weeks at the statutory rate.
• Additional paid leave for fertility treatment.
• Suite of loans, including season ticket, childcare deposit, tenancy deposit and cycle to work loans.
• On site fitness room.
• Discounted membership of just £15 per month at Copperbox Arena.
• Learning and development, health and wellbeing, and social activities.
• Selection of other local discounts.

About London Stadium: Built to host London 2012, the former Olympic Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is home to West Ham United Football Club and UK Athletics. With rock concerts through the intervening months, our versatile venue has also seen us host the Rugby World Cup, international and domestic Rugby Union, The Race of Champions, the RFL Four Nations and was home for the first Major League Baseball games to be played in Europe.