Job Description

Overview

The Senior Paddock Steward will supervise, manage and control the conduct of all licenced persons at Towcester Racecourse, including trainers and kennel staff, in the paddock area.

The postholder will manage a small team of paddock stewards and always enforce the highest possible standards of greyhound welfare and integrity.

Hours: 40 per week (weekends required)

Salary: Competitive based on experience

About us

Towcester Racecourse is a luxury, multi-purpose entertainment hub and racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting live greyhound racing and home to the English Greyhound Derby. The venue includes a large capacity restaurant, hospitality boxes, fast food and drink outlets. The venue is also expanding into diverse events such as concerts, weddings and festivals.

You'll find us to be a company that's focused on being an employer of choice where people thrive, and your voice is truly heard. We are a Living Wage and Pension Accredited Employer and Disability Confident Committed. We empower our colleagues to do great work by investing in learning, personal development, and technology.

Principal accountabilities and responsibilities

Oversee all kennel procedures, in accordance with GBGB Rules of Racing and local operational rules Ensure paddock cleanliness is maintained at the highest level and that all cleaning schedule jobs are completed and recorded by paddock stewards Assist with the smooth running of race meetings and support Racing Office with certain roles to ensure racecourse complies with GBGB rules and regulations Ensure kennel/paddock area is a safe working environment, and that integrity and welfare are at the heart of every task carried out Good authoritative communication within the paddock area with paddock stewards, trainers and kennel staff Overall responsibility for scanning microchips, checking ear marks and racing jackets of dogs to ensure correct identification of greyhounds for each race/trial Ensure all paddock stewards, trainers and kennel hands are always wearing full uniform Oversee sampling and "marking up" of greyhounds for new registrations Abide by all regulations and safe working practices as detailed in Company's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures Develop good working relationship with other stewards, trainers, kennel staff Pro-actively help colleagues work together to maintain the highest standard of care for the greyhounds Ensure issues are raised with Head of Racing swiftly and all maintenance issue reported Drive the hare at greyhound race meetings and trial sessions during sickness or annual leave (full training will be provided)

Qualifications & Experience

Excellent greyhound welfare knowledge Minimum three years' experience in leadership role Background in greyhound racing or sport preferred Working knowledge of racing office software systems and GBGB kennel software systems Computer literate (Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Financial planning services Free flu jabs On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Towcester NN12 6LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person