Facilities and Events Coordinator

Monday to Friday

£14.42 per hour

40 hours per week

07:00 – 16:00 (some flexibility required)

Free onsite parking

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Join Sodexo as a Facilities & Events Coordinator!

Are you organised, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your facilities career? Sodexo is looking for a Facilities & Events Coordinator to be the go-to person for all things meetings, events, and facilities on site. You’ll play a key role in creating a smooth, professional, and welcoming environment for clients, colleagues, and visitors.

This is more than just a job, it’s a launchpad for your career in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM). You’ll gain hands‑on experience across every aspect of site operations, giving you everything you need to grow withing Sodexo.

Plus, this role includes occasional travel to our main site (around 30 minutes away), just a few times a year, a perfect chance to see different parts of the business and broaden your experience.

• Organising and delivering meetings, events, hospitality set‑ups, visitor coordination, and catering—making sure every detail runs smoothly.
• Managing helpdesk requests, stock control, ordering, parcels, courier communications, and general admin.
• Supporting site safety: participate in safety calls, log reports, monitor CCTV, manage access control, and report incidents.
• Providing cover for our Basingstoke location, supporting regional management with reports and presentations, and assisting wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly.

• A mandatory SIA security license (training available if you don’t already have it).
• Previous experience in corporate or pharmaceutical environments is a plus.
• Strong customer‑facing skills, especially in events or hospitality.
• Comfortable using IT systems like Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word—we’ll provide training where needed.
• A keen interest in site safety and security protocols.

At Sodexo, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a team that values you, supports your growth, and celebrates your success. You’ll enjoy:

• Unlimited access to mental health and well‑being resources.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering legal, financial, and personal support.
• A 24‑hour virtual GP service.
• Discounts for you and your family through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Saving for your future with the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career in facilities and beyond.
• Bike to Work Scheme to stay fit and support the environment.

This is the perfect role for someone looking to learn everything about facilities management while contributing to a friendly, professional, and dynamic environment.