Overview
The Paddock Steward will be an important part of a small team which manages all licenced persons, including trainers and kennel hands, in the paddock area.
The postholder will report to the Senior Paddock Steward and together will enforce the highest possible standards of greyhound welfare and integrity, helping to ensure that Towcester Racecourse complies with GBGB rules and regulations.
Hours: 40 per week (weekends required)
Salary: Competitive based on experience
About us
Towcester Racecourse is a luxury, multi-purpose entertainment hub and racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting live greyhound racing and home to the English Greyhound Derby. The venue includes a large capacity restaurant, hospitality boxes, fast food and drink outlets. The venue is also expanding into diverse events such as concerts, weddings and festivals.
You'll find us to be a company that's focused on being an employer of choice where people thrive, and your voice is truly heard. We are a Living Wage and Pension Accredited Employer and Disability Confident Committed. We empower our colleagues to do great work by investing in learning, personal development, and technology.
Principal accountabilities and responsibilities
* Ensure paddock cleanliness is maintained at the highest level and that cleaning schedule jobs are completed and recorded
* Assist with the smooth running of race meetings and support racing office with certain roles to ensure racecourse compliance with GBGB rules and regulations
* Carry out all kennel procedures, in accordance with GBGB Rules of Racing and local operational rules, ensuring integrity and welfare are at the heart of every task
* Ensure kennel/paddock area is a safe working environment
* Good communication within the paddock area with other paddock stewards, trainers and kennel staff and develop strong working relationships
* Scan microchips at kennelling, checking ear marks and racing jackets of dogs to ensure correct identification of greyhounds for each race/trial
* Ensure all trainers and kennel hands are always wearing full uniform
* Learn to oversee taking of sampling and accuracy around the "marking up" of greyhounds for new registrations
* Assist on track with greyhound safety at strategic points during a race
* Clean and disinfect race kennels after racing and trial sessions
* Pro-actively help colleagues work together to maintain the highest standard of care for the greyhounds
* Ensure issues are raised with Head of Racing swiftly and all maintenance issue s reported
* Drive the hare at greyhound race meetings and trial sessions during sickness or annual leave (full training will be provided)
Qualifications & Experience
* Background in greyhound racing or sport preferred but not essential
* Working knowledge of racing office software systems and GBGB kennel software systems desirable
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Financial planning services
* Free flu jabs
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Towcester NN12 6LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person