Stable Manager

Newcastle-Racecourse; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Annual Members passes

Hotel Discounts & Complimentary Golf

Annual leave 22–28 days

Pension & Group life assurance

Healthshield – 24hr GP & EAP

Job summary

Newcastle Racecourse is seeking a Stable Manager to oversee maintenance, presentation and welfare of the racecourse stables. You will liaise with the Clerk of the Course on staffing and ensure high standard cleaning and compliant practices.

This role requires initiative, time management and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. A full driving licence is essential and you will support a busy racing calendar with weekend and late shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and attendance record.
• Flexible approach to working and ability to perform under pressure.
• Organised and able to work well under pressure.
• Good communication skills with staff and stakeholders.
• Enjoy outdoor working and be able to work in varying weather.
• Hold a full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the Stables, Veterinary Treatment box and Sample area.
• Maintain correct documentation and registers.
• Manage the Stables ground and surrounding area.
• Oversee the Stables office and CCTV systems.
• Liaise with Hostel/Inn manager regards staff requirements.
• Ensure stables are cleaned to a high standard per BHA guidelines and ARC standards.
• Under direction of the Clerk of the Course, implement a maintenance programme for the course.

Skills

Time management

Attendance

Flexible

Under pressure

Organised

Communication skills

Outdoor working

Full clean driving licence

Job description

Located within High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Racecourse is home to the historic Northumberland Plate, and is one of Britain’s busiest racecourses, hosting over 60 all-weather and jumps fixtures a year. An ideal venue for all occasions, the racecourse can host events of all kinds, including conferences, exhibitions, weddings, private parties and more. The racecourse shares High Gosforth Park with the Border Minstrel Pub and Parklands Golf Club.

About the role:

As the Stable Manager you will be responsible for managing all maintenance, preparation and presentation of the racecourse stables. You will be required to liaise with the Clerk of Course regards any additional staffing requirements to ensure stables are turned around efficiently for the next race meeting. Ensuring the stables have been cleaned out to a high standard.

You must continually review working practices in each area, challenging historic practices and looking for improved methods of work and ensuring that problems found in any of the above areas, are either dealt with and resolved immediately or reported to the Clerk of the Course or the Estates Manager.

Responsibilities for the successful Stable Manager include (but not limited to):

This is a challenging yet rewarding role for a motivated individual. Although part of a team, working with one’s own initiative is vital in delivering the responsibilities within this role.

• To take full responsibility for:
• The Stables, Veterinary Treatment box and Sample area
• Maintain correct documentation & registers
• The Stables ground & surrounding area
• The Stables office
• CCTV
• Liaise with Hostel/Inn manager regards staff requirements
• Ensure the stables have been cleaned out to a high standard according to the BHA guidelines and ARC Standard.
• Under the direction of the Clerk of the Course, carry out a maintenance programme for the course. The work entails working outside in changing and often inclement weather conditions and can be physically demanding.
• You will be required to use various gardening, agricultural equipment, machinery, vehicles and chemicals in the process of carrying out your duties.
• Abide by all regulations and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

Due to the nature of this role, working unsocial hours will be a frequent occurrence, including late evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

The person we are looking for as a Stable Manager has….

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Flexible approach to working
• Works well under pressure
• Organised
• Good Communication Skills
• Enjoy outdoor working
• Full clean driving licence

Work Perks of being a Stable Manager with us at ARC…

• 2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays
• Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf
• Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 in line with length of service
• Pension & Group life assurance schemes
• Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP

…and so much more!

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.