Trainee Assistant Racing Manager

Arena Racing Company

Trainee Assistant Racing Manager

£24500

Arena Racing Company, Perry Barr, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 20 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2cb35c68587a431d8f08337b1f7cece5

Full Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Trainee Assistant Racing Manager to join our team at Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium., Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
Discounted food & ARC days out
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…

Responsibilities

To learn how to grade races and trials in accordance with the grading process alongside the racing manager and their deputy.
Learn to advertise and put together open races.
To help run the day to day running of the Racing Office.
Learn how to Input data into the RaceTech racing office system, including proofing formlines, advance cards and results.
To assist in preparing staffing rotas as required for race/trial meetings.
To report to the Racing Manager/Deputy any irregularities or breaches of rules witnessed in relation to the Racing Product or GBGB rules.
To support the Racing Manager/Deputy in running race/trial meetings.
To ensure compliance with the GBGB Rules of Racing.
To liaise with Trainers, Vet and other departments to maintain a positive relationship with others.
Use the public address system.
Marking up greyhounds and completing and sending paperwork relating to greyhound registration and licencing.
Distribution of information to outside sources including social media.
Kennel number allocation and paddock duties as required.
Creating and printing race cards.
To compete any other reasonable tasks requested by management as required.
Help support in the processing of reports, time sheets, registrations and prize money.
Answering the phone when required to deal with queries.
General Office Duties.
Act as a representative for the stadia and ARC at all times, leading by example to all other team members.
About the role:

The Trainee Assistant Racing Manager will work closely with the Racing Manager and their Deputy in undertaking the smooth running of the Racing Office during race meetings and non-racedays. They must have a keen eye for the performance of the field and have an interest in Greyhound Racing. This would suit someone who is keen to learn and progress.

Racecourse, Sport or Leisure background would be an advantage
High level of interpersonal skills
Logical approach to tasks
Personable
Excellent approach towards time management
Works well under pressure
Organised, systematic and process driven
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.