Business Coordinator

Sunderland Greyhound Stadium; Wales; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Annual Members passes

Hotel Discounts

Annual leave 22–28 days

Pension & Life assurance

Healthshield & 24h GP

Job summary

Arena Racing Company is seeking a passionate Business Coordinator at Ffos Las Racecourse in Wales. This 6-month fixed-term contract involves coordinating site-based commercial activity, liaising with the regional sales hub and delivery team, and managing client communications to ensure smooth delivery of racing and non-racing packages.

The role requires confidence, organization, and the ability to work under pressure, with 24 hours per week offered at up to £13.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Confident, organised and able to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the regional sales hub, delivery team and clients as the site-based contact for commercial racing and non-racing packages.
• Coordinate show-rounds and non-central suppliers with the General Manager for site-based commercial activity.
• Ensure site-specific collateral is available, presented professionally and updated in systems.

Job description

Ffos Las Racecourse is a modern dual-purpose venue located in the picturesque Carmarthenshire countryside of West Wales, hosting both flat and National Hunt racing. Since opening in 2009, it has established itself with a reputation for a friendly atmosphere and high-quality racing, including the Welsh Champion Hurdle. Beyond its annual racing calendar, Ffos Las offers a variety of experiences, from popular events like Ladies Day and family fun days. It also offers a selection of high-quality race day hospitality options such as private balcony boxes, and dining in the Bridles Restaurant.

The racecourse also serves as a versatile private hire venue for corporate events, and private celebrations like weddings and parties, utilising a variety of flexible spaces, all set within 600 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside.

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Business Coordinator to join the team at Ffos Las Racecourse! This is a 6 month fixed-term contract, working 3 out of 7 days per week.

About the role:

The Business Coordinator's role is to manage general commercial and administration activities across the racecourse business.

This person will liaise with the regional sales hub, delivery team and client acting as the site-based contact for the provision of commercial racing and non-racing packages, ensuring smooth communication, transmission of information and final delivery to the client.

This person will work closely with the General Manager in the provision of site-based commercial activity, site representation including show-rounds and co-ordination of non-central suppliers.

This role will ensure site-specific collateral is available and presented professionally and appropriately and will update systems where needed.

24 hours per week, Up to £13.65 per hour.

About us:

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! Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it's our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.

What is ARC?

We embrace diversity. We develop our people. We care for our visitors. We think about our impact. We are proud of our sport.

About you:

This role suits someone who is confident, organised, and thrives under pressure. Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational and time management skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients are essential.

Work Perks of being a Business Coordinator 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.

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.