Racing & Grounds Assistant

Competitive Salary + Benefits

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.

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

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