Racing Operations Executive

2 weeks ago

Wigan, United Kingdom UK Tote Group Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate horse racing enthusiast with experience working in the betting industry to join our Racing Operations Team.

The Racing Operations Department is an integral part of the Tote. The team are responsible for managing the pool on a day-to-day basis, identifying opportunities for the commercial teams, and ensuring high levels of accuracy for our customers, partners, and stakeholders. As Racing Operations Executive, you will ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the operation through monitoring the betting systems and taking appropriate remedial action if problems occur.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Monitoring live races to identify any incidents within the race, and taking immediate remedial action when problems occur
- Working with the racing operations manager to proactively identify opportunities to engage customers with live pool information and relaying this to commercial and marketing teams
- Keeping updated on news and the latest trends in the Horse Racing and the betting industry

**Who we are**:
We are proud stewards of the Tote, Great Britain’s pool betting operator since 1928. Backed by people from across British horse racing, UK Tote Group is led by a dedicated group of racehorse owners and breeders and racing fans who are passionate about revitalising the Tote.

We are a team of over 170 people with our HQ based in Wigan, Greater Manchester (WN3 5AZ). The role will be 37.5 hours per week and will be on a varied shift pattern including evenings and weekends. Due to the nature of the role requirements, this role will be office based full time. For anyone who joins the team a full induction and on the job training and development plan will be put in place.

**What you’ll need**:

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with all stakeholders
- A high level of understanding and interest in betting and sports is essential
- A basic understanding of pool betting products is advantageous
- Ability to demonstrate high levels of attention to detail whilst working under pressure

**What we offer**:
At UK Tote Group we are proud to offer our employees more than just a job, our employees are very important to us, and we like to recognise all the hard work they do with our rewards and benefits packages in addition to your basic salary. Our benefits include:

- Bonus scheme
- Company Shares Option Plan
- Contributary pension scheme
- Life insurance (4 x basic salary)
- Simply Health Cash Plan
- Holiday entitlement (33 days inclusive of bank holidays)
- Study Support and opportunity for progression and development
- Confidential 24/7 365 employee assistance helpline
- Agile and collaborative office environment with free parking, fruit, biscuits, and drinks
- Regular social events, charity events and volunteering opportunities

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: Up to £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wigan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Please confirm your salary expectations for this role

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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