Clerk of The Course

We are looking for a passionate and qualified Clerk of the Course

**Who is ARC?**

Our ever expanding portfolio includes Hotels, Golf Courses, Greyhound Stadia and Racecourses. Our racing business has grown and is ever growing alongside our flourishing media business through the control of media rights and our partnerships with The Racing Partnership, At The Races and Sky Sports Racing.

At ARC we..

Embrace diversity

Develop our people

Care for our visitors

Think about our impact

**We are proud of our sport**

**Work Perks of being a Clerk of the Course with us**
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Discounted hotel stays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Study assistant schemes
- 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
- Internal development programmes to help you progress
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes

And so much more

**About the role**:
Southwell Racecourse is looking for an experienced, motivated, out-going and dedicated individual to join their Racing Team in the rewarding role as a Clerk of the Course.

You will be responsible for the development of the racing strategy and operations of Southwell Racecourse, with the assistance of the Regional Clerk of the Course and the General Manager. Other responsibilities include ensuring a safe and raceable surface meeting BHAGI regulations, managing the grounds staff team and to liaise with internal and external contacts with the reputation of Southwell Racecourse and the safety of our stakeholders in mind at all times.

**Key responsibilities for the** **Clerk of the Course role will include but not limited to**:

- Managing a team to maintain and produce the racing surface along with all associated areas/facilities to a high standard.
- Running race days according to the BHA rules & guidelines.
- Providing Going Reports at the requisite stages for each race day & liaison with Trainers regarding the racing surface.
- Working with the central ARC racing team and BHA race planning team to provide an appropriate and successful race program for all race days.
- Budget Management (inclusive of future planning).
- Communication with central ARC marketing, events & hospitality teams (hubs) to ensure flow of information.
- Liaison with the BHA inspector of courses.
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulation on a daily basis.
- Motivating & developing the Grounds/Estates Team.
- Annual appointment of required Raceday staff (vets, doctors, stable manager, farrier, AFO etc.)
- Regular communication with all stakeholders (Trainers, Owners, Jockeys, Stable Staff, RCA, BHA, Press etc.)

**About you**

As an existing Clerk of the Course you will already have plenty of experience of turf management and race-day operations at a high level, you will be an expert in the art of race planning and will have developed an extensive network of contacts within the horse racing industry.

CLOSING DATE

09-03-2024

OVERVIEW
- ROLE
- Estates / Grounds- SALARY
- To be discussed at Interview- TYPE
- Permanent - Full Time- CLOSING DATE
- 09-03-2024- LOCATION
- Occupation Lane
- Southwell
- Nottinghamshire
- NG25 0TS