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Event Operations Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

The Event Operations Manager will support the Open Championship team in all aspects of event management for the 147th Open Championship in Carnoustie and future championships thereafter. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to lead on the creation, planning and delivery of the event from event planning, governance and performance and event delivery.

The main focus of this role is to support the partnership between Sodexo and our client, driving innovation and creative ideas on how to grow the catering operation at the Open Championship, you will be scheduling, planning and executing all areas of Sodexo’s operation at The Open Championship.

Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

For more information on the company see Careers in Sports and Leisure

 

Role Responsibility

  • Adhere to project management timeline and manage all internal stakeholders to ensure they deliver on their responsibilities
  • Support the financial performance of the account through sales delivery, cost control and reconciliation to achieve the expected results
  • Support in creative design and innovation of project management, assisting in the planning and design of all catering areas, working with internal team members and site contractors to agreed schedules
  • Work with staffing representatives to recruit, induct, train and manage a team of staff that will deliver the exceptional service required
  • Line manage members of the wider team installing relevant KPI’s where appropriate
  • Liaise with colleagues across Sodexo UK to create an operating team that can deliver to the best of the company’s ability
  • Share best practice, knowledge and resource with other teams within our division including Royal Ascot and UK Events.
  • Work with our craft team to design innovative food offers for all areas of The Open
  • Ensure compliance with all Sodexo and client policies, site rules and statutory regulations throughout the planning and delivery of The Open

The Ideal Candidate

  • Employment experience in operational planning and delivery of major events, preferably with retail & logistics background
  • Effective time management & strong organisational skills
  • Experience in budget management and cost control
  • Skilled in organising resource, activities and events to ensure project goals are met within agreed timescales and budgets
  • Ability to prioritise own work & direct reports work based upon business needs
  • Willingness to travel and work away from home throughout the year and be based away from home for long a long period during the Open Championship.

Package Description

Up to £32,000 + 10%

About the Company

Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.

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