Operations and Safety Manager

Arena Racing Company; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading racecourse management firm located in Windsor is seeking an experienced Operations & Safety Manager. This role oversees all operational activities during events to ensure safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in operations management, proven experience in health and safety, and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits include annual venue passes, study assistant schemes, and an increasing holiday allowance.

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 or venues.
• Proven experience in Health & Safety management.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of the racecourse.
• Lead on all Health & Safety matters.
• Oversee site presentation and maintenance.

Skills

Operations management

Health & Safety management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications

Job description

Overview

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.

About 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.