Title:  Head of HR- Sports & Entertainment

Job Description

At Aramark, we bring the energy of the UK’s biggest sports, leisure and entertainment venues to life-  from iconic stadia and lively sports grounds to thrilling theme parks. We know what fans and visitors crave, and we deliver moments they can’t get anywhere else.

With innovative hospitality, seamless retail, and cutting‑edge technology at every touchpoint, we elevate the guest journey from start to finish.

Now, we’re searching for a dynamic Head of HR to lead the people agenda for our fast growing Sports & Entertainment sector across the UK. In this influential role, you’ll shape and deliver the sector’s people strategy, blending strategic vision with hands‑on leadership. You’ll work closely with our UK HR Director and Sector MD to build a high performing HR function that fuels growth, empowers our large and varied workforce, and helps deliver the exceptional experiences Aramark is known for.

This is a permanent remote role with UK wide travel to our S&E sites. Our business operates regularly at evenings and weekends during mobilisation periods and may require overnight stays.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Job Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a sector‑wide people strategy with a supporting sector people plan
• Lead workforce planning approaches for seasonal demand, event peaks, and rapid mobilisation
• Drive high‑volume recruitment and onboarding for workers and employees
• Lead on site TUPE activity on contract wins, losses and re‑tenders
• Champion inclusion and wellbeing at work in high‑pressure, customer‑facing environments

• Lead, develop and inspire geographically dispersed people operations team members

Key Requirements:

• Experience in hospitality, contract catering, facilities management, retail, or another high volume service sector
• Experience working with large flexible workforces
• Commercially savvy and comfortable balancing people needs with cost and contract delivery
• Enjoys being visible in venues, present, and close to operations
• Enjoys working in a business where every day is different
• Experience in sports, entertainment or major venues is desirable

About Aramark

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application. 

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk 

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.