To maintain the highest standards of racehorse welfare and ensure the integrity of British Horseracing, this role requires working between 40 to 60 days per annum.
Dimensions:
Departments - Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare
Principal Responsibilities:
Raceday
* Horse Health and Welfare: Monitor racehorses for signs of infectious or contagious disease, lameness or injury, and inform the Veterinary Officer of concerns.
* Ensure good horse management principles are followed.
* Monitor stable yard facilities and report concerns.
* Assist veterinary staff as needed (e.g., restraining horses).
* Control and record all admissions to the Stable Yard.
* Identify horses using microchip scanning and passport verification, reporting anomalies.
* Follow passport protocols and checks.
* Patrol the Stable Yard for safety and security.
* Operate CCTV at the Stable Yard.
* Uphold racing rules regarding substances and equipment.
* Report relevant information to the Equine and Integrity Departments.
* Undertake occasional night shift security duties.
* Prepare the Sampling Unit according to hygiene standards.
* Assist with post-race sampling and stalls tests as advised.
* Support Veterinary Officers with sampling procedures.
* Represent and support the British Horseracing Authority positively.
* Contribute ideas to improve the EWIO department.
Non-raceday
o Attend out-of-competition visits for sampling and anti-doping controls.
o Participate in team meetings.
o Assist with sampling at Point to Point meetings.
o Identify horses during welfare inspections.
o Provide intelligence feedback to Integrity Services.
Other duties
o Potential training and assistance at the Centre for Racehorse Studies (CRS).
o Participate in projects and pilots as required.
Note: This document serves as a guideline and may change with business needs.
Person Specification:
Qualifications/Education
Suitable educational qualifications for the role.
Experience Required
o Experience with horses and thoroughbred handling skills.
o Understanding of British Horseracing.
o Experience handling sensitive/confidential information.
o Basic computer skills (email, Word).
o Experience in writing basic reports.
o Knowledge of BHA Rules related to welfare and integrity.
o Methodical, thorough, and able to follow SOPs strictly.
o Integrity and confidentiality understanding.
o Interest in Thoroughbred Racing.
Type of Person Required
o Team player with good communication skills.
o Independent and efficient worker.
o Conscientious, proactive, adaptable.
o Reliable, professional appearance.
o Diplomatic and tactful.
o Keen to learn and develop.
Special Circumstances
o Full, valid driving licence, preferably clean.
o Willing to travel to racecourses and CRS.
o Ability to stay away overnight if needed.
o Flexibility to work during weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
o Ability to undertake night shifts.
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