Head of Projects and Development - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Salary: £65,000 Basic
Benefits:
1. Medicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
2. Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
3. Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
4. Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets
5. Health & Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
6. Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
7. Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
8. Meals on duty
9. Vodafone discounts
10. Pension scheme and Life Assurance
11. Employee Assistance Programme
12. 23 days + BH’s and an additional day off for your birthday
13. 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back
14. Competitive and supportive family benefits
15. Day off for baby's 1st birthday
16. Holiday purchase scheme
17. On-going training & development and career pathways
18. Professional subscriptions paid
19. Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Projects and Development to join our team, based at the prestigious Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This role will be pivotal in driving the continuous evolution of our catering offerings to support revenue increases, profitability, and maintain our position as best in class. The candidate will work closely with both the catering team and our client, Tottenham Hotspur, to deliver innovative and high-quality services.
This role requires an excellent communicator at all levels, and the ability to work at pace on multiple projects without compromising quality or compliance. A passion for detailed planning is key in delivering our vision of the ultimate guest experience.
Role Purpose:
1. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of all catering-related projects within the stadium, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
2. Strategic Development: Collaborate to identify and implement innovative catering solutions that enhance the customer experience, drive sales, and improve profitability.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between Levy and Tottenham Hotspur, ensuring alignment of goals and effective communication across all levels of the organisation.
4. Financial Oversight: Monitor and manage project budgets, financial performance, and return on investment.
5. Quality Assurance: Ensure all catering services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
6. Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in the catering and hospitality industry.
7. Sustainability: Passionate about climate actions and sustainability, ensuring operations align with Net Zero goals.
Person Specification:
1. Exemplary communication skills and ability to liaise with all levels of employees.
2. Able to self-manage and self-discipline.
3. Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar or key supporting role.
4. Experience in large venue operations and understanding of commercial outputs.
5. Passionate about Stadia, Arena, and Confex operations.
6. Knowledgeable about industry trends, innovation, and keen eye for design.
7. Comfortable working under pressure, handling multiple tasks and prioritising as needed.
8. Excellent written and verbal skills with high standards of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
9. Structured and approachable man management skills.
10. Project Management qualification ideal.
About Levy UK & Ireland: Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
We are committed to sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission.
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