Casual Racing Data Operator

PA Media Group; Howden; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media organization in the UK seeks a casual member for their Racing Data team to provide accurate live racing data and ensure timely communication with suppliers and customers. The ideal candidate has a clear understanding of betting concepts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure within a demanding 24/7 racing schedule.

Benefits

Agile working support

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Ability to form and maintain betting markets using department resources.
• Understanding of operational processes.
• Flexibility to work within a 24/7 racing schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate live data for all racing services.
• Liaise with suppliers, colleagues, and customers.
• Respond to Racing Customer Services and customer queries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of key betting concepts

Job description

As a casual member of our Racing Data team, you will provide accurate live data for all racing services taking place during your defined shift. Liaise with suppliers, colleagues and customers to ensure an accurate and timely delivery of content and service from PA and contribute to live validation and service supervision when required.

Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives are valued. We understand the importance of work-life balance and actively support agile working where possible.

What you’ll be doing…

• Pre-racedata collection, preparation, and distribution.
• Live betting and results processing for racing services.
• Respond to Racing Customer Services and customer queries in a flexible, professional manner.
• Liaising with third party suppliers and data providers.
• Ensure that current standard operating procedures are adhered to for each service.
• Ensure that all live data issues affecting service are clearly communicated via recognized internal communication method (email or MS Teams) to Shift Leaders and Operations Manager in a timely manner for follow up.
• Understanding of downstream customer impact and the importance of escalating live data errors immediately.
• Horse Racing and Greyhound co-ordinating, including : Publishing advisory notifications.Checking, validating, and analysing live data.Liaising with correspondents and data providers.Adhering to daily check-sheets.
• Directly responsible for effective communication to suppliers, customers, and colleagues
• Directly responsible for accuracy and quality of data distributed to PA customers by you.

Do you have…

• A clear understanding of key betting concepts.
• Ability to form and maintain betting markets using department resources.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure whilst adhering to KPI targets.
• Ability to understand & follow operational process.
• Work within a 24 / 7, 365 days a year racing schedule.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check, Adverse Financial check and ID check.