People Operations Recruitment Administrator
Newcastle United Football Club, St James Park, NE1 4ST
40hrs pw 5/7 to include all match days
Experience of high volume recruitment including interviewing and payroll
Job Introduction
Are you ready to be part of the action at one of the UK’s most iconic stadiums?
At Sodexo Live!, we bring unforgettable experiences to life – from matchdays to major events. We’re looking for an organised, energetic and people-focused People Operations Administrator to help us deliver outstanding staffing and operational support at Newcastle United Football Club.
As a People Operations Administrator, you’ll be the heartbeat of our staffing operation. You’ll support and coordinate our workforce – from recruitment and onboarding, to training, engagement, and matchday delivery. You’ll make sure we have the right people, in the right place, at the right time – and that they feel supported every step of the way. No two days are the same – you’ll work across HR, operations, hospitality, and events, always adapting to meet the pace of the business.
This is your chance to be part of the energy, excitement, and teamwork behind the scenes at one of football’s most iconic venues. It’s about being at the heart of our matchday and event workforce, ensuring our teams are engaged, supported and set up for success.
What You'll Do:
* Be the first point of contact for our casual and contracted staff, guiding them through recruitment, onboarding and training.
* Coordinate staffing for matchdays, concerts and corporate events – making sure we have the right people in the right place, every time.
* Carry out compliance checks, training records and payroll processes, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
* Bring creativity to staff engagement – from newsletters to staff socials, employability schemes and community recruitment events.
* Work with managers and teams across catering, hospitality and events to meet business needs and exceed expectations.
* Support the People Operations team on event days with check-ins, staff welfare and uniform coordination.
What You Bring:
* Strong administration and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Experience in recruitment and/or HR administration
* A background in hospitality, catering, or events staffing
* Ability to manage deadlines, adapt under pressure, and support large-scale operations
* A passion for creating great people experiences
* Knowledge of HR systems and processes
* Previous experience in high-volume staffing operations
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Hospitality
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