Payroll & Reward Specialist - FTC

We connect with up to 23,500 fans per show, Co-op Live continues to attract world‑class talent and events, drawing comparisons to and surpassing the world’s greatest live entertainment venues in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, food and beverage, and more. The UK’s largest live entertainment arena is driven by a dedicated team of music and live event lovers, passionate about offering every visitor, fan, artist, and partner an unrivalled experience, before, during and after every event, as well as giving back to our local community and our planet.

Partnership is at our heart, with Co-op Live excelling through meaningful alliances with the likes of naming rights partner Co-op, united by a joint vision to be the very best. The first venue in the UK for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live spearheads expansion into Europe and rest of world, a jewel in the crown of a globally renowned portfolio.

As we continue to grow here at Co-op Live and gear up for an impeccable line up of events, we’re looking for a detail‑driven Payroll & Reward Specialist to join our People & Culture team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The Payroll & Reward Specialist is the go‑to expert for making sure everyone gets paid accurately, on time, and with a smile. From running end‑to‑end payroll for salaried and casual employees to keeping everything squeaky‑clean from a compliance perspective, this role plays a vital part in delivering a great employee experience.

You’ll be at the heart of payroll, pensions, and reward, working closely with third‑party providers, systems, and internal teams to keep things running smoothly. As the main point of contact for payroll and reward queries, you’ll turn complexity into clarity and help colleagues feel confident about their pay and benefits.

Always looking for better ways of working, you’ll also help shape and improve payroll, pensions, and reward processes – bringing fresh ideas that make things simpler, smarter, and more efficient for everyone at Co-op Live.

You’ll be joining a talented team in a role designed to help you succeed and maintain a healthy work–life balance. We offer ongoing development opportunities, regular one‑to‑ones and the support you need to perform at your best.

Your wellbeing matters to us, and we actively support balancing work with personal commitments. This is an on‑site role, where working together is key to delivering unforgettable events at the UK’s largest live entertainment arena.

Please note this is a 12 Month FTC to start as soon as possible.

• Proven experience in payroll and reward administration
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for getting things just right
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, team‑oriented mindset – you love making things smoother, simpler, and smarter
• An all‑round team player, you'll be able to collaborate with Teams and Staff here at Co‑op Live, providing excellent customer service!

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people
, improves our service
, and raises our excellence
. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co‑op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

We recognise the importance of safeguarding; dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.