Job Description
Job title: Head of Operations
Based at: Newmarket Racecourses
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Operations to join our Newmarket Racecourses team, leading the planning, organisation, and delivery of all events and racing. You’ll work closely with the leadership team and wider racecourse staff to ensure the highest operational standards, exceptional customer experiences, first-class health and safety, and outstanding venue presentation at every event. The role also involves partnering with group-wide operational leaders to share best practice and expertise, ensuring processes and procedures are aligned across the Jockey Club Group.
About The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 courses, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on racedays and beyond.
As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possi...