Operations and Safety Manager

Arena Racing Company Careers; Windsor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned event and safety management company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Operations & Safety Manager. This role is central to overseeing operational delivery at the racecourse and ensuring events run safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, proven Health & Safety experience, and excellent leadership skills. Join us to help uphold the highest standards for events and enhance visitor experience.

Benefits

Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues

Discounted food & ARC days out

Cycle to work scheme

Study assistant schemes

Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days

Company life assurance scheme

Discretionary group annual bonus schemes

Internal development programmes

Qualifications

• Strong background in operations management ideally within events venues or facilities.
• Proven experience in Health & Safety management with relevant qualifications.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive problem solver who can work collaboratively with stakeholders and contractors.
• Flexible and hands-on approach with a commitment to delivering first-class events and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of the racecourse to ensure smooth and safe event delivery.
• Lead on all Health & Safety matters ensuring compliance across the site.
• Oversee the presentation maintenance and cleanliness of the site through effective management of maintenance and cleaning teams.
• Work closely with the Executive Director on site development projects and operational improvements.
• Ensure the racecourse is consistently presented to a high standard enhancing visitor and client experience.

Skills

Operations management

Health & Safety management

Organisational skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH / IOSH)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations & Safety Manager to oversee the operational delivery of all activities at the racecourse including both race days and non-racing events. This role is key to ensuring events run efficiently safely and to the highest standards.

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

Work Perks of being a Operations & Safety Manager..

• Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
• Discounted food & ARC days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Study assistant schemes
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
• Company life assurance scheme
• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
• Internal development programmes to help you progress
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes

And so much more

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of the racecourse to ensure smooth and safe event delivery.
• Lead on all Health & Safety matters ensuring compliance across the site.
• Oversee the presentation maintenance and cleanliness of the site through effective management of maintenance and cleaning teams (in-house or outsourced).
• Work closely with the Executive Director on site development projects and operational improvements.
• Ensure the racecourse is consistently presented to a high standard enhancing visitor and client experience.

About You

• Strong background in operations management ideally within events venues or facilities.
• Proven experience in Health & Safety management with relevant qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH / IOSH).
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive problem solver who can work collaboratively with stakeholders and contractors.
• Flexible and hands-on approach with a commitment to delivering first-class events and facilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an operations professional with a passion for events and safety to play a central role in the success and reputation of the racecourse.

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.

Closing Date

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Dermatology,IT Help Desk,Lifting Equipment,Accomodation,General Services,Indoor Sales

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1