Racing Admin & Operations Specialist

HRI group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Horse Racing Ireland is seeking a Racing Department Administrator to provide high-quality administration across Entries & Declarations, Publications, Registrations and Race Planning, reporting to the Racing Department Manager.

The role requires deep knowledge of flat and National Hunt racing, excellent customer service, strong communication and meticulous attention to detail, with flexibility to work weekends and outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the horse racing industry and racing administration requirements.
• Experience with the race entry lifecycle and related publications.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service under time pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to proof-read racing publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality racing administrative assistance across Entries & Declarations, Publications, Registrations and Race Planning.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of racing types, conditions, entry lifecycles and ownership registrations.
• Deliver up-to-date racing information and reports within tight deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external clients on a regular basis.
• Proof-read publications such as registrations, race cards, and race programmes.
• Develop good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Accurately enter racing data into administrative systems.
• Support projects and deliverables as required by management.

Skills

Horse racing knowledge

Racing admin experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Flexibility weekend hours

Job description

Horse Racing Ireland is seeking a Racing Department Administrator to provide high-quality administration across Entries & Declarations, Publications, Registrations and Race Planning, reporting to the Racing Department Manager.

The role requires deep knowledge of flat and National Hunt racing, excellent customer service, strong communication and meticulous attention to detail, with flexibility to work weekends and outside normal hours.