The Event Services Co-ordinator plays a pivotal role in bringing world‑class live experiences to life at Utilita Arena Newcastle. Taking full ownership of their responsibilities, this role proactively manages priorities and collaborates closely with the wider events team to ensure every event is delivered to the highest operational standard. By coordinating exceptional event services and providing seamless support to event stakeholders, the post holder helps create memorable, efficient, and well‑executed events that reflect the professionalism and ambition of Legends Global.
Benefits
* Enjoy access to tickets to your favourite events and unleash your inner superfan.
* Work hard, rest well: you'll get 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* We care about life outside work—our Life Assurance policy helps protect your loved ones while you focus on success.
* Plan for the future with our 5% pension contribution, so your golden years are all about the bucket list.
* HealthShield helps cover unexpected medical costs such as dental, physio, and counselling expenses—for you and your children.
* We've partnered with AXA Health to offer an Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental wellbeing.
* See clearly and think big with our eye care vouchers and glasses contribution.
* Go green and get fit with our Cycle to Work scheme.
* And because great people know great people, refer a friend and get rewarded!
Responsibilities
* Supporting the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of live events, working closely with Event Managers, promoters, and organisers to ensure smooth, efficient, and high‑quality event execution.
* Coordinating event operations, including meetings, documentation, dressing room preparation, casual staff deployment, and the management of event tools, equipment, and venue resources.
* Overseeing key operational activities such as cleaning team rotas, post‑event checks, contractor performance support, and contributing to staff training and compliance processes.
* Ensuring the day‑to‑day smooth running of allocated events, supporting staff welfare initiatives, internal events, and managing Arena meeting room usage.
* Supporting the planning and delivery of conferences and non‑event activity in collaboration with Sales & Marketing, ensuring consistent service standards across all event types.
Qualifications
* The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organised in a fast‑paced live events environment.
* Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Excellent attention to detail, ensuring high standards are met across event delivery, administration, and operational processes.
* A flexible, resilient approach, remaining calm and effective under pressure and during evenings, weekends, or peak event periods.
* Solid IT skills, including MS Office, with an understanding of financial controls and Health & Safety requirements; experience in live event operations is desirable.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law, and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We value diversity, equal opportunity, and flexible working, and we're committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. We provide a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr