Job Description

Who we are

Welcome to Ascot where tradition meets innovation and excitement is the heartbeat of our business.


We are a destination for over 500,000 guests each year where passion, elegance, and celebration converge and it is our team of behind-the-scenes heroes that bring every intricate detail to life.


As one of the world's leading racecourses, Ascot is renowned for its rich heritage spanning over 300 years. But we are not bound by the past; we're driven by the pursuit of excellence in everything we do.


From hosting our flagship event, Royal Ascot, to pioneering sustainable practices, we are committed to building a Global lifestyle brand, wrapped around the world class horse racing we run.


At Ascot we believe in preserving the beauty of our surroundings and minimising our ecological footprint. From eco-friendly initiatives to community engagement programs, we strive to make a positive impact on both the environment and the lives of those around us.

What we are looking for

We are currently seeking a Junior People Partner to join our HR team, based at the racecourse in Ascot, Berkshire.

What youll be doing

Act as the first point of contact for line managers, providing day-to-day HR support, coaching, and guidance on employee matters including performance, sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance matters, exit interviews and maternity/paternity leave. Assist in implementing HR initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and HR plans. Provide first-line support on employee relations cases, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies and escalating more complex issues as needed. Ensure onboarding, promotions and offboarding processes are positive experiences for our employees by supporting the relevant review meetings and maintaining records on agreed outcomes. Maintain and update trackers in a timely manner to ensure accurate people data and identify trends for driving business change. Create reports and use HR data to spot trends, helping inform decisions and support the wider organisation with meaningful insights. Support the performance and development review process, providing tools, communication, and guidance to ensure timely and effective execution. Assist in the delivery of change management projects by supporting communication, transition activities, and manager readiness. Work closely with all managers to ensure our on-boarding process is professional, commercial and timely, attracting top talent, including the recruitment of race-day/seasonal staff. Review and prepare policies and procedures to ensure UK employment law compliance. Act as the primary interface with all managers on HR issues within your business unit. Support HR colleagues with admin as and when required. Working cross functionally with other teams to share best practice and achieve operational targets including the 1711 HR Team. Develop effective working relationships with raceday staff as appropriate. Support Race days as applicable 26 race days per year. Such other duties as the Company may, at times, reasonably require.

Skills and experience you can bring

HR generalist with detailed understanding of all aspects of HR function. Professional with commercial acumen. A sound knowledge of current employment legislation. Experience of supporting a temporary and casual contract workforce. Able to work autonomously and work to tight deadlines. Ability to assist and advise on all aspects of the employee life cycle. Excellent communication & attention to detail. Driven individual with a passion for people development. Keen team player, able to work effectively as a team but also on own initiative. Desirable - CIPD qualification Level 5. Desirable - Experience of HR / ATS systems.

What you can expect from us

A best-in-class welcome with a tailored induction and racecourse tour, as well as a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Access to a range of wellbeing support for yourself and your family including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Healthcare support app with 24/7 virtual GP access. Opportunity to make an impact in our volunteer week with a day out of the office to support local community and charity partners. End of year offices closed (extra 2 days annual leave added to your entitlement). Time Off in Lieu (toil) for working race days. Clothing and hat hire. Complimentary race day entry for friends and family. Exclusive discounts in local shops and cafes. Exclusive discounts from selected partner brands and suppliers. Invitations to our social events, annual parties and afternoon-teas to celebrate special occasions throughout the year.

What sets us apart from the rest

We take pride in our commitments to make a positive change for now and future generations to come, whether through our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and training programmes, our award-winning Racing To Zero sustainability actions, or our forward thinking employee benefits including flexible working and menopause policies, as well as health and EAP support access.


We are also proud of our community outreach which includes a volunteering week for all employees to spend time supporting local charities.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Vision

We are committed to ensuring guests from all backgrounds and communities feel welcome at the Racecourse and are working to ensure our internal teams are nurtured within a supportive and inclusive environment. Our mission is to eliminate discrimination and prejudice of any kind at our venue and throughout our business. By educating and implementing meaningful actions across all that we do, we can make certain that Ascot is a place for everyone to enjoy.


As an equal opportunities employer, Ascot Racecourse is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our company.

How to apply

Applications will close on 30 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.


For assistance with your application or should you require an alternative application format, please contact hr@ascot.com