Racing Executive/Trainee Clerk of the Course in Brighton

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Racing Executive. 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 Newcastle Racecourse? Located within High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Racecourse is home to the historic Northumberland Plate, and is one of Britain’s busiest racecourses, hosting over 60 all‑weather and jumps fixtures a year. An ideal venue for all occasions, the racecourse can host events of all kinds, including conferences, exhibitions, weddings, private parties and more. The racecourse shares High Gosforth Park with the Border Minstrel Pub and Parklands Golf Club.

About the role: We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Racing Executive to support the Clerk of the Course at Newcastle Racecourse. This hands‑on role ensures smooth, safe, and compliant raceday operations while providing outstanding service to owners, trainers, and racing connections.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Clerk of the Course with delivering race meetings in line with BHA rules and regulations, providing accurate Going Reports and liaising with trainers and officials.
• Work with the ARC and BHA race planning teams to deliver a successful and competitive race programme.
• Assist in managing budgets, plan ahead, and ensure all health and safety requirements are met.
• Assist in leading, motivating, and developing the Grounds and Estates Team.
• Recruit and coordinate essential raceday staff including vets, doctors, and other key officials.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including trainers, owners, jockeys, stable staff, the BHA, RCA, and media.
• Support the Clerk of the Course with all aspects of raceday operations and owner experience.
• Collaborate with ARC’s marketing, hospitality, and events teams to ensure smooth information flow and outstanding raceday presentation.

This is a rare opportunity for someone early in their career who aspires to become a Clerk of the Course. Learning how race planning, fixtures, prize money and industry decision‑making really work. From there, the role will transition and you will begin your Clerk of the Course accreditation journey.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong communicator with excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident working in a fast‑paced, public‑facing environment.
• Knowledge of horseracing essential; prior racing or event experience preferred.
• IT proficient (Microsoft Office) and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Please note that the start date for this role will not commence until the 1st August 2026.

Work Perks of being a Racing Executive 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!

Equal Opportunity: 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. If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top‑down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.