Overview
Successfully deliver race meetings at Towcester Racecourse to a weekly schedule. Ensure the Racing Office function runs smoothly while managing relationships with trainers and other key stakeholders. Ensure every aspect of race meetings runs safely and efficiently and provides the best possible greyhound racing for on-course and off-course markets.
The postholder will oversee that competitive racing is always provided with the highest level of integrity, ensuring welfare and care is a priority on and off the track.
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
* Responsibility for grading of racing, overseeing race and trial meetings, delivering the most competitive racing possible
* Manage and support Racing Office team members, and provide training where necessary, encouraging personal development
* Act as GBGB licenced Steward at race meetings. Implementation and enforcement of GBGB and local rules of racing, ensuring regular compliance with the governing body and regular contact with respective Stipendiary Steward
* Manage racing strength, trainers and kennel hands in a professional manner
* Provide and analyse racing office data on all aspects of greyhounds including (but not restricted to) statistical information on trainer performance, race results and injuries. Present racing office data and information in various formats
* Work closely with grounds team and GBGB officials as required
* Oversee secure kennelling of greyhounds and ensure presence of qualified Vet prior to the commencement of race meetings and trial sessions
* Ensure registrations are completed to satisfaction of GBGB, including "marking up" and sampling
* Abide by all regulations and safe working practices as detailed in Company's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
* Ensure all areas and equipment are safe and used following manufacturer's guidelines, reporting any concerns to Head of Racing
Qualifications & Experience
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* An extensive background in greyhound racing with more than five years' experience in a similar role
* Management qualifications or equivalent managerial experience
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc)
* Full working knowledge of racing office software systems and GBGB kennel software systems
* 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person