Staffing Officer

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Staffing Officer

At ARC we embrace diversity, we develop our people, we care for our visitors, we think about our impact and we are proud of our sport.

Who is ARC?

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work

About the role:

Working with the Raceday operations team, the main focus of this role is to plan the casual staff journey from the recruitment process to successful preparation of race days.

The role will be responsible for the full planning and will oversee all labour costings whilst maintaining tight budget restrictions at all times.

Working alongside the Racing Services Manager and Racing Executives, the successful candidate will be responsible for a significant level of recruitment to enable us to have, and maintain a large pool of casual workforce who may move across the region.

Responsibilities for the successful Staffing Officer include (but not limited to):

Minimise staff turnover through positive and inclusive management of the team, encouraging input, managing fairly, celebrating success and encouraging development. Co-ordinate and deliver all administrative tasks as required for race day and non-race day events.  To brief staff prior to events and ensure relevant paperwork is completed. To promote interdepartmental communication and liaison with all areas of the racecourse at all times.  Ensure that you, other staff and clients work in accordance with the company’s health and safety policy.  Plan casual staff recruitment for key events and seasonal work. Maintain a pool of casual workers through creative recruitment and retention techniques. Ensure the compliance of the correct interviewing format and maintain the recruitment database. Liaise with the payroll department and ensure casual paperwork and hours are submitted and checks are in place. Maintain all casual worker personnel files. Ensuring all relevant documents are present, for example; evidence of Right to Work in the UK documents. Responsible for maintaining all filing systems relating to casual workers. Responsible for contacting casual workers and booking them in for shifts in accordance with business needs in a timely and effective manner.

The person we are looking for as a Staffing Officer has….

GCSEs in Maths and English Computer literate Experience maintaining costs within budgeted parameters and labour forecasting.  High level of proven team development, training, recruitment, and retention of staff. Strong communication skills – able to communicate at all levels. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines.

Work Perks of being a Staffing Manager with us at ARC…

2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 (in line with length of service) Pension & Group life assurance schemes Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP

…and so much more

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

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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