Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? We are looking for an ambitious Business Manager to work closely with the Executive Director, playing a key role in delivering outstanding racedays and events at our vibrant venue.
This is a varied, hands-on position offering real responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact. You’ll work across commercial, operational and event activity, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure every experience runs seamlessly from start to finish.
What you’ll be doing
1. Building and managing strong relationships with catering partners to deliver exceptional customer experiences
2. Overseeing the planning and delivery of non-catering events, including self-catered weddings and venue hire bookings
3. Supporting show rounds, engaging with customers and confidently handling on-site enquiries
4. Leading event and raceday operational setup alongside Operations and Catering teams
5. Providing support and occasional cover for the Hospitality & Events Manager
6. Developing trusted relationships with customers, sponsors, stakeholders and contractors
7. Ensuring facilities, staffing and services meet the highest presentation, safety and operational standards
8. Championing company values, health & safety compliance and best practice across the site
9. Coordinating event logistics including suppliers, security, signage, cleaning and costings for both raceday and non-raceday activity
What we’re looking for
10. At least 2 years’ experience in venue or operational management (racecourse or stadia experience is advantageous)
11. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and relationship-management skills
12. Highly organised, with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities
13. Detail-driven, positive and collaborative, with a flexible, hands-on approach
Work Perks of being a Business Manager
14. Annual passes to attend events at any of our 21 venues
15. Discounted food and exclusive ARC days out
16. Cycle to Work scheme
17. Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service up to 28 days
18. Company life assurance scheme
19. Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
20. Study assistance schemes to support your professional development
21. And so much more
If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your organisation, initiative and people skills will truly shine, we’d love to hear from you.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.