Racing Data Operator

PA Media Group; Howden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports data services company in Howden is seeking a dedicated individual to manage real-time data for horse racing services. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of betting data while working in a collaborative environment under a 24/7 schedule. You will play a key role in supporting global betting markets.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus 8 public holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced pay for parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Training & development opportunities

Recruitment referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Day

Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Understanding of key betting concepts is required.
• Excellent communication skills for professional interactions.
• Ability to meet KPI targets while working under pressure.
• Willingness to work within a 24/7 racing schedule.
• Must maintain a high degree of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-race checks and monitor incoming data feeds.
• Handle scheduling, planning, and data preparations.
• Coordinate live betting shows and starting prices as per regulations.
• Process and verify results to ensure accuracy.
• Respond flexibly to customer queries.
• Liaise with officials and data providers.
• Report live data issues to senior staff.
• Understand and communicate the impact of data issues.

Skills

Understanding of key betting concepts

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to work 24/7

High degree of integrity

Job description

Role Overview

About us

At Podium, we power the sports betting industry with world‑class data solutions, delivering accurate, real‑time insights that drive performance for bookmakers, media companies, and racing stakeholders. As part of PA Media Group, we’re trusted by the industry’s biggest players to provide cutting‑edge data solutions that enhance betting platforms and optimise decision‑making.

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. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to our recruitment team—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

About the role

Join Podium, where precision and speed are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering real‑time, accurate betting shows, starting prices and results data for UK and Irish horse racing services. This isn’t just another desk job – you’ll be at the forefront of live data coordination, ensuring that our cutting‑edge systems perform seamlessly, and every race is captured in detail. Working within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of our 24/7 service. If you're ready for a role where your expertise directly impacts the experience of global betting markets, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing

• Pre‑race checks, data collection and monitoring incoming data feeds.
• Scheduling, planning and preparation.
• Live betting shows and Starting prices. Applying the rules set by Starting Price Regulatory Commission (SPRC) under the supervision of an experienced Starting Price Validator.
• Results. Processing and checking, ensuring results are accurate and timely.
• Respond to Racing Customer Services and customer queries in a flexible, professional manner.
• Liaising with BHA officials and third‑party suppliers and data providers.
• Ensure that any live data issues are clearly communicated to senior staff and shift leaders for follow up.
• Understanding of downstream customer impact and the importance of escalating live data errors immediately.

What you'll need

• An understanding of key betting concepts
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to comfortably work under pressure whilst adhering to KPI targets
• Willingness to work within a 24/7, 365 days a year racing schedule
• A very high degree of integrity

Good to know before you apply

The work pattern is naturally determined around a racing schedule ranging between 08.30 and 21.30, 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the industry and the hours you must be over 18. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check, Adverse Financial check and ID check.

What we offer

In return for your commitment, you’ll join a team who work collaboratively to support one another. You can also expect:

• 5 weeks holiday in addition to 8 public holidays (pro‑rated for part time employees)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Training & development
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Day
• Volunteering Day