Raceday Events Lead

The Jockey Club; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free race day tickets for you and up a

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

25 days annual leave

Learning & Development resources

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Jockey Club, based at Newmarket Racecourses with travel to other racecourses, is seeking an Event Manager to join the Newmarket Operations team. You will plan, organise and deliver allocated racedays, festivals, exhibitions and other venue activities.

Key responsibilities include developing event plans, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, managing budgets, ensuring safety and high standards of venue presentation, and leading casual labour scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination, operations or venue management.
• Confident communicator with problem solving abilities and stakeholder interaction.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe event delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites.
• Hold or working towards IOSH Managing Safely.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop raceday event, exhibition and other specific operational plans, schedules and checklists and coordinate requirements including site layouts, equipment, staffing and logistics.
• Liaise with raceday event, exhibition or other event organisers, internal departments, suppliers and contractors.
• Attend planning meetings and site visits and maintain accurate records of decisions and actions.
• Help deliver event security and stewarding schedules and ensure high standards of venue presentation and security.
• Manage allocated budget lines, create purchase orders and raise final invoices, verifying the figures.
• Prepare and maintain event and contractor documentation.
• Coordinate risk assessments, identify outstanding actions and elevate issues affecting readiness or safe delivery.
• Undertake site inspections and readiness checks for events.
• Liaise with exhibition or other event organisers regarding requirements and provide venue/layout advice.
• Schedule casual labour (race workers, cleaners, porters) to ensure site readiness and optimal customer experience.
• Assist with on-site partner, concession, and contractor management and produce detailed proposals.
• Coordinate post-event breakdown, feedback, and debriefs.

Skills

Event coordination

Operations

Venue management

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

IOSH Managing Safely (in progress)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Jockey Club, based at Newmarket Racecourses with travel to other racecourses, is seeking an Event Manager to join the Newmarket Operations team. You will plan, organise and deliver allocated racedays, festivals, exhibitions and other venue activities.

Key responsibilities include developing event plans, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, managing budgets, ensuring safety and high standards of venue presentation, and leading casual labour scheduling.