Overview
The Office Assistant will support the Racing Managers by ensuring the racing office function runs smoothly, carrying out administrative and other tasks as required.
Candidates would ideally have knowledge of or interest in greyhound racing, although full training will be provided for the right applicant.
Hours: 40 per week (weekends required). Salary: based on qualifications / 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
* Help to run a busy Racing Office on a day-to-day basis, answer phones, take messages and deal with owners and trainers in a professional manner
* Support Racing Manager and Assistant Racing Manager on administrative duties such as:
* Updating the website with relevant race-meeting information, including advance cards and race results.
* Ensure registrations are completed to satisfaction of GBGB, including "marking up", and are sent to the regulator in a timely fashion
* Compiling weight sheet before racing, recording individual dog weights
* Input races, trial and advance race cards into the racing office system, and print racecards, weight sheets and results for distribution on race days in a timely manner, and in sufficient numbers for customers
* Accurate completion of greyhound race comments, recording race information including finishing order, bend positions, trap number, grade etc.
* Develop good working relationship with stewards, trainers, kennel staff and the paddock team. Good knowledge of race days and times
* Pro-actively help colleagues work together to maintain the highest standard of care for the greyhounds
* Work as a paddock steward as required. Assist with kenneling of greyhounds at race meetings, manage identification, kenneling and sampling of greyhounds (full training will be provided)
* Drive the hare at greyhound race meetings and trial sessions during sickness or annual leave (full training will be provided)
Qualifications & Experience
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* At least one year of experience in administrative or clerical role
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc)
* Knowledge of social media and website management is advantageous
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and ensure accuracy
* Diligent with a high attention to detail, always ensuring accuracy in own work and the work of others
Behavioural Competencies
* Confident around dogs
* Organised, able to prioritise tasks to meet strict deadlines
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work both independently and as a team member
* Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
* Positive attitude towards change; able to work under pressure
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £26,208.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Financial planning services
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Towcester NN12 6LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Please indicate which role you are applying for
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person