Careers

Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, weddings, conferences, on-site hotel and our award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery.

We are seeking a Hospitality Sales Executive to join our friendly Sales Team and assist in the day-to-day sales activity for boxes and dining to maximise revenue and deliver raceday targets. This is a maternity cover vacancy and as such the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis, due to start in early 2027 and anticipated to last up to 12 months.

The successful candidate in this role will;
• Proactively represent Newbury Racecourse racing business to potential and existing clients
• Respond to and convert incoming enquiries for raceday hospitality boxes & restaurants
• Manage existing accounts and grow their potential
• Proactively generate new leads to build and enhance the existing customer portfolio
• Prepare detailed and accurate proposals
• Produce contract documents and invoices in a timely manner
• Ensure the booking system is updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting
• On racedays meet and greet, troubleshoot and liaise with customers to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Play an integral part in the coordination and delivery of box and dining products by forming a close working relationship with the catering team, ensuring customers’ expectations are exceeded
• Organise sales visits (external and internal)

You will be able to demonstrate:
• Previous experience in a sales environment, preferably with a mix of new business and proactive account management
• Prior experience within the hospitality or sports industries would be advantageous
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills combined with a flair for customer interaction
• Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• A positive, proactive attitude

In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including;
• 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + days in lieu for weekend racedays worked
• Free annual membership to the Racecourse
• Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted Health Club membership
• Excellent opportunities for training and career growth.

To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd.
apply@conundrum.co.uk

All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.

Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 31 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, weddings, conferences, on-site hotel and award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our small security team, providing a 24/7 security service across the estate maintaining the safety and security of our staff, visitors, and premises. The role involves carrying out a variety of patrol duties, control room operations (which includes monitoring and operating CCTV) and responding to reported incidents.

The position will involve shift work, both day and night, on a rota basis.

The ideal applicant will:

• Hold SIA (Security Industry Authority) CCTV and Front Line qualifications and a full driving license
• Have relevant experience in a comparable role
• Be of a positive nature
• Be able to perform well under pressure
• Have basic computer literacy

The successful applicant will have an appreciation for the high standards expected by Newbury Racecourse and our customers. There will be elements of working unsupervised, so you must be reliable, able to use your initiative and exercise sound judgment.

In return we can offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including:

• Free annual membership to the Racecourse
• Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5.5%
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted Health Club membership
• Excellent opportunities for training and career growth

To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd. apply@conundrum.co.uk
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.

Newbury Racecourse is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from talented candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.

Newbury Racecourse offer a wide range of opportunities for individuals of ALL ages and we welcome applications for the following casual roles (minimum age is 16 years old), many roles offer full training and the opportunity for development and promotion:

• Bar staff
• Waiting staff
• Cashiers
• Baristas
• Food retail assistants
• Porters
• Cellar assistants
• Chefs
• Kitchen porters