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Newbury Racecourse is always seeking enthusiastic individuals with good personal skills to work at the Racecourse across all areas of the business. We offer roles on both a full-time and on a casual basis.
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If you have great personal skills and love variety we’d love to speak to you.
If you’re interested in part-time or casual work at a range of different events and/or racedays, email [email protected]
Racing & Grounds Assistant
Full Time
Newbury Racecourse is seeking an individual for an exciting new role as a Racing & Grounds Assistant to assist the Clerk of the Course and Head Groundsperson as required and be willing to undertake a variety of tasks, based both in the office and across the racecourse estate.
We are an award-winning, multi-functional racecourse playing host to c. 31 racedays per year, including the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes and Coral Gold Cup, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, weddings and conferences. Our other businesses are an on-site hotel (The Lodge) and the Rocking Horse Nursery.
Main duties:
• To assist the Clerk of the Course in undertaking a variety of tasks including racing administration preparing for race fixtures, race planning, financial reporting, marketing and track maintenance reporting.
• Aid in communicating with industry officials ahead of a raceday, including Trainers, Jockeys, BHA officials, Veterinary & Medical Teams.
• Willingness to learn new turf management skills and increase knowledge of the racing industry.
• Complete ad hoc projects as requested by the Clerk of the Course or the Head Groundsperson.
• Work closely with the Grounds Team carrying out a number of tasks including moving rail, mowing, strimming, irrigation and, setting up and assisting at race fixtures.
• Assist with maintenance, preparation and repair of the racetrack and surrounding estate.
• Compliance with all Health and Safety procedures associated with the department at all times.
You will need:
• There will be elements of working unsupervised, so you must be reliable, enthusiastic, able to use your initiative and to exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• A full valid driving licence.
For the right candidate, we can offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits scheme including:
• Typical working pattern will be 37.5 hours per week (from 08:00 – 16:30)
• 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + days in lieu for weekend racedays worked
• Free ‘dual’ annual membership to the Racecourse, plus discounted tickets
• Discounted Health Club membership at Nuffield Health
• 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. [email protected]
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.
Digital, Communications & Content Executive
Full Time
Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to more than 30 racedays a year plus a wide range of other events including concerts, weddings and exhibitions while also being home to a 36-bedroom hotel, The Lodge and leading children’s nursery, Rocking Horse Nursery.
We are seeking a Digital, Communications & Content Executive to join our friendly Marketing Team and play a key role in creating and curating our digital content. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for someone who has knowledge of and passion for the latest digital trends and technologies. The successful candidate will be creative, organised and data-focussed, with the drive to jump straight into this role and deliver it with confidence.
Main duties will include:
- Planning, managing and reporting on our social media activity across all key business areas – racing, hotel, nursery and conference & events
- Regular use of insight and data to inform and optimise content output
- Assisting with the delivery of Newbury Racecourse’s communications and PR strategy and associated activity
- Delivering and outputting content which drives engagement and increases audience across social and digital channels
- Assisting with content strategy, creation, capture and output across both digital and traditional channels
- Writing, curating and outputting engaging written content
The successful candidate in this role will;
- Have excellent writing and proofing skills, as well as a very keen eye for detail
- Be self-motivated, creative and confident enough to take the initiative
- Be innovative and imaginative; capable of creating engaging content and generating ideas
- Use data and insight to inform content planning and output
- Be familiar with the latest trends across social and digital channels
In return, we can offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits scheme including:
- 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + days in lieu for weekend racedays worked (approx.. 12 per year)
- Free annual Membership to the Racecourse for you +1, plus discounted tickets
- Opportunities for training and career growth
- 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
To apply please email your CV and covering letter including current remuneration details to Erin Moakes at Conundrum Consulting Ltd.
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.
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Early Years Educator (Nursery Practitioner)
Full Time
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.