Role Vacancy- Senior Racing Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Racing Department within the RCA team, based in Ascot.

The RCA wishes to recruit a Senior Racing Executive to assist with the delivery of core services to our member racecourses.

The candidate will ideally have a keen interest in horse racing and some professional experience within the sport in order to provide assistance to the RCA Racing Department and also work closely with Britain’s 59 racecourses.

Overview of responsibilities

• Support the Racing Director and Racing Department with the development and delivery of the RCA Operating Plan, related to fixture and funding policy, the race programme, racing-related issues and associated processes
• Active liaison with racecourses, BHA, the Levy Board, the Thoroughbred Group and other agencies on race planning-related subjects
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings/seminars linked to areas such as fixtures, funding and race planning. Prepare papers and take minutes as required
• Analyse and report on fixture list and race planning data with the support of the Racing Department
• Analyse and report on data linked to attendances and prize money with the support of the Racing Department
• Liaise with and provide executive support to other departments within the RCA team as required

Essential skills

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel
• The ability to create decks using Microsoft PowerPoint or similar
• Understanding of and interest in horse racing
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability and the ability to multi-task
• The ability to plan work and meet deadlines
• The ability and willingness to develop relationships across the company and externally

The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August 2024.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter by email to emma.carter@racecourseassociation.co.uk or by post c/o Emma Carter, The Racecourse Association, Winkfield Road, Ascot, SL5 7HX