Oaksey House General Manager

JETS - Jockeys Education & Training Scheme; Lambourn; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization for injured athletes is seeking a General Manager for Oaksey House in Lambourn. This role is critical for overseeing the operations, ensuring high standards and maintaining the organization's ethos. You will work closely with clinical teams to promote services to the community, managing a site dedicated to improving the lives of injured jockeys. A salary between £43,000 and £48,000 is offered alongside accommodation. This position requires strong management and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Onsite accommodation

Engagement with community events

Qualifications

• Experience in management roles within a similar supportive community or charity setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with the local community and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and welfare teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of the Oaksey House site.
• Ensure high standards of service and ethos of the Injured Jockeys Fund.
• Promote the Injured Jockeys Fund within the local community.

Job description

The Injured Jockeys Fund is a charity whose vision and mission is to improve the lives of injured jockeys, past and present, and their families, by providing immediate and ongoing help and support, whether it be physical, emotional, financial, or pastoral.

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader to take on the role of Oaksey House General Manager—an exciting opportunity based onsite with accommodation provided.

Oaksey House is a well-established part of the Lambourn racing community, and as a core member of the local and wider IJF leadership team, you will utilise your experience to provide robust management of the Oaksey House site, working in partnership with the Lead Clinician and Welfare Liaison to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the centre.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to utilise your skills, whilst genuinely being able to make a difference to the lives of elite sports people and those who have been injured or retired from their sport, we would like to hear from you.

Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 per annum depending on experience. Onsite accommodation is included as part of this role.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Some out of hours working will be required to attend key industry or organisation events, open days, and race days.

Overall purpose of the role:

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day general management and operation of the Oaksey House site, ensuring that high standards are maintained throughout. Ensure that the ethos and reputation of the Injured Jockeys Fund is evident throughout the site and to act as the face of the Injured Jockeys Fund to all visitors and beneficiaries alike. Work closely with the clinical and welfare teams ensuring the delivery of safe and effective clinical services. Proactively promote the Injured Jockeys Fund to the local community.

We take pride in our team, and are committed to furthering our progress regarding equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

All appointments will be subject to full DBS, UK right to work, and reference checks.

Application:

Applications close at 5pm, Wednesday 10th December, first interviews will be held W/C 15th December, with an anticipated start date of February 2026. Please note: The closing date is subject to change and the advertisement may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

To apply, please visit our website injuredjockeys.co.uk/careers.