Careers
Come help us shape the next chapter.
The Racecourse is always on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent experiences.
Newbury Racecourse is a place where history is made, a story over a hundred years in the writing – come help us shape the next chapter.
Newbury – and the Racecourse’s partners – offer a range of opportunities across a number of different departments and disciplines – read on to find out more.
If you’d like to get in touch about a particular opportunity or to register an interest in furthering your career at Newbury Racecourse please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected].
Join The Hospitality & Catering Team
The Racecourse’s hospitality and catering team offer a wide range of opportunities for individuals aged 16 and over and we welcome applications for a number of roles – many of which offer full training and the opportunity for development and progression.
- Bar staff
- Waiting staff
- Cashiers
- Baristas
- Food retail assistants
- Porter
- Cellar assistants
- Chefs
- Kitchen porters
Current Vacancies
Groundsperson
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 an individual with suitable skills and experience to report to the Head Groundsperson, assisting them in all aspects of maintenance, preparation and repair of the racetrack and surrounding estate. You will become an integral part of the groundstaff team, taking part in vital projects which will contribute to the future development of the racecourse estate.
The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of sports ground management or equivalent
- A full valid driving licence
- Relevant machinery skills
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, enthusiastic, able to use your initiative and to exercise sound judgment.
In return, we can offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits scheme including:
- 25 days holiday per year (plus public holidays)
- Free annual membership to the Racecourse
- Discounted Health Club membership
- Reduced-rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
- Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
- Private healthcare scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Free parking
- 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.
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.
Early Years Educator (Nursery Practitioner)
We’re hiring! If you have nursery experience and love working with children, we have the perfect opportunity for you at the Rocking Horse Nursery.
Based in the unique setting of Newbury Racecourse, we’re proud to provide exceptional childcare in our ultramodern facilities, (the most advanced in the area). We’re committed to supporting and developing our fantastic team through training opportunities and internal promotions, as well as a competitive salary and exceptional benefits including:
- 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays)
- Free annual membership to the Racecourse
- Discounted Health Club membership
- Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
- Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
- Private healthcare scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Opportunities for training and career growth
We’re particularly looking for level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Nurses or Practitioners who are dedicated to providing the highest possible care. If this is you, we want to hear from you!
This post is subject to background checks including: enhanced DBS (previously CRB), criminal record checks in all countries lived or worked in, and at least two independent references.
To apply for this opportunity, please email your CV to our Nursery Manager, Richard Colbourne – [email protected]
Strictly no agencies, all enquiries will be forwarded to Conundrum
Newbury Racecourse is an equal opportunities employer, and the Rocking Horse Nursery abides by Safer Recruitment procedures.
Apprentice Nursery Assistant
Are you friendly, dedicated, and love working with children? If so, and you’re aged 17 or over, we have the perfect Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship opportunity at the Rocking Horse Nursery.
Based in the unique setting of Newbury Racecourse, we’re proud to provide exceptional childcare in our ultramodern facilities, (the most advanced in the area). We’re committed to supporting and developing our fantastic team through training opportunities and internal promotions, as well as a competitive salary and exceptional benefits including:
- 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays)
- Free annual membership to the Racecourse
- Discounted Health Club membership
- Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
- Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
- Private healthcare scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Opportunities for training and career growth
Previous childcare experience isn’t necessary, as you’ll receive full training and support from our experienced team members. You’ll be working hard to develop your career in childcare while gaining your Level 2 or 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification.
This post is subject to background checks including: enhanced DBS (previously CRB), criminal record checks in all countries lived or worked in, and at least two independent references.
To apply for this opportunity, please email your CV to our Nursery Manager, Richard Colbourne – [email protected]
Strictly no agencies, all enquiries will be forwarded to Conundrum
Newbury Racecourse is an equal opportunities employer, and the Rocking Horse Nursery abides by Safer Recruitment procedures.
Security Officer
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 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%
- Private healthcare 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.Â
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum
Casual Opportunities
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