The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the charity, ensuring the delivery of its vision, mission and charitable objectives.
The CEO will lead a nationwide organisation that supports individuals connected to the racing industry, working collaboratively with trustees, employees, volunteers, industry stakeholders, donors and beneficiaries to maximise the charity's impact and sustainability.
The postholder will act as the principal ambassador for the charity, building strong relationships across the racing industry and beyond, while ensuring the organisation operates efficiently, effectively and in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements:
Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Develop and implement the charity's long-term strategy in partnership with the Board of Trustees.
- Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and service development.
- Ensure the charity remains responsive to the evolving needs of individuals working within or connected to the racing industry.
- Lead, manage and motivate the Racing Welfare team, ensuring that they understand and implement the
- organisation’s strategic and business plans.
- Foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Governance and Board Relations
- Work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance.
- Provide trustees with timely, accurate and insightful information to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements and all relevant legislation.
- Manage organisational risk through robust governance and assurance processes.
- To provide regular updates to the Board outside of Board meetings of matters they should be aware of,
- or that require their input or a decision.
- Ensure that the charity’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity is embedded into the
- strategy, operational business plans and behaviours of all those who work for, or act on behalf of Racing
- Welfare.
Fundraising and External Relations
- Lead fundraising, income generation and partnership development activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, grant funders and industry partners.
- Represent the charity at industry events, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
- Act as an effective ambassador for the organisation at regional and national level.
- Enhance the charity's profile and reputation across the racing industry.
Financial Management and Sustainability
- Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the charity.
- Develop, implement and monitor financial control policies and procedures and ensure the appropriate
- oversight and agreement of these with the Chair and Trustees.
- Lead the development and delivery of annual budgets and financial plans.
- Identify and secure new income streams and funding opportunities.
- Maintain strong financial governance and appropriate controls.
- Ensure resources are directed effectively to maximise beneficiary outcomes.Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop strong working relationships across racecourses, training yards, governing bodies, industry
- organisations and employers.
- Engage beneficiaries and stakeholders to ensure services remain relevant and impactful.
- Collaborate with partners to influence positive change and improve outcomes for those supported by
- the charity.
- Support the Head of Communication and Engagement to ensure that the charity is communicating to its
- stakeholders, grantees and the wider industry to raise and maintain awareness of its aims and activities.
- Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the Chair, ensuring that the Chair is aware
- of important operational decisions or activity between Board meetings.
- Represent the charity at a range of racing industry and external events.
The Person
Applications are sought from candidates who offer the following key skills and experience:
- Board level experience gained within a small or medium-sized organisation is essential, ideally within
- another governed/regulated charity or sporting foundation.
- Strong knowledge of fundraising, income generation and donor engagement as well as charity
- governance and regulatory obligations.
- Experience working with a Board of Trustees or non-executive board.
- Awareness of current issues affecting the charity and third sectors.
- A real understanding of the challenges facing the racing industry currently and its unique environment
- and workforce and a knowledge of its key stakeholders.
- A credible and confident ambassador with exceptional influencing and negotiation skills, as well as an
- ability to nurture strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners.
- Outstanding leadership and people management skills with natural willingness and ability to be hands-on
- to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of a charitable organisation.
- An engaging personality to lead and build a high performing and cohesive team, encouraging a culture of
- collaboration, innovation and support.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, resilience and political astuteness.
- Strong financial knowledge and experience of managing a P&L as well as understanding of organisational
- A natural commitment to the charity's mission, values and beneficiaries.
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Chief Executive Officer - Racing Welfare in England employer: The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where customer service excellence is at the forefront. Located at Newmarket Racecourses, employees enjoy unique benefits such as free access to race days and music events, a generous pension scheme, and extensive learning opportunities, all while being part of a diverse team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for racegoers and stakeholders alike.
