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Nov 09, 2023

Job Vacancies: Clerk of the Course & Grounds Person

We are now recruiting for two members of staff to join our grounds team. If you have the skills required and are keen to join our team, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to Patrick Masterson, Managing Director at pmasterson@newtonabbotracing.com by 24 November 2023.

Clerk of the Course

Job Title: Clerk of the Course
Employer: Newton Abbot Races Ltd
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Closing date: 24th November 2023
Contract type: Full time employee
Salary/package: Competitive

Newton Abbot Races Ltd is a small business and all candidates have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial activities in addition to their core activities.

Diversity and equality are key pillars. We are in an inclusive company and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The Role:

Clerk of the Course – reports to the Managing Director

This role will include the full spectrum of the duties of the Clerk of the Course and be responsible for the stable area and weighing room.
  • Ensure all BHA protocols/compliance
  • To prepare and maintain the racetrack
  • To run race-days to all BHA regulations
  • Have awareness and management of all elements of Health and Safety
  • Manage all racetrack staff

In addition to the above, the Clerk has the opportunity to be involved in general racecourse business (including commercial).

Input on race and fixture planning will be required in order to maximise the position of Newton Abbot Racecourse.

This position is for Clerk of the Course but there is opportunity for management development within the company.

CV and covering letter to be sent to Patrick Masterson, Managing Director at pmasterson@newtonabbotracing.com by 24th November 2023

Grounds Person

Job Title: Grounds Person
Employer: Newton Abbot Races Ltd
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Closing date: 24th November 2023
Contract type: Full time employee. Part time could be considered for an applicant with the correct skill set
Salary/package: Competitive

The Role

Be responsible for the maintenance, preparation, renovation and repairing of racing surfaces and report to the Clerk of the Course.

Assist with all activities of the racecourse including (but not limited to) irrigation systems, fence maintenance and assisting all grass areas and non grass areas on site.

You will be required to work on race-days.

About You:
  • You will have a willingness to learn and appetite for development
  • Work in a well-managed and structured team
  • You will possess a full UK driving licence.

CV and covering letter to be sent to Patrick Masterson, Managing Director at pmasterson@newtonabbotracing.com by 24th November 2023