A-Z of careers
An easy to browse list of some of the many jobs in the industry. Remember some of these jobs are very specialized and there may only be a handful of people in the country doing them.
You will also see some interesting casestudies - learn more about how these people got involved.
view all careersAdvanced Flag Operator
Working as part of the British Horseracing Authorities Officals team. Responsible for making sure horses and riders stop racing in the event of a false start during a race.
Read moreBetting Investigator/analyst
Working as part of the British Horseracing Authority Integrity Services team. Responsible for investigating and researching betting activity, including betting exchanges to help pinpoint...
Read moreBloodstock Agent
I have always been fanatical about racing and have followed it from a young age. I gained a place on the British Horseracing Board Graduate Development Programme after finishing university...
Read moreCatering Staff
From lavish receptions in private marquees to aftenoon teas and everything in between, catering in the racing industry is big business. Waiting staff and chefs at all levels are always in...
Read moreClerk of the Course
Responsible for all matters relating to turf management and raceday preparation. In conjuntion with the racecourse manager you will also deal with race planning an aim to achieve an optimum...
Read moreClerk of the Scales
Working as part of the British Horseracing Authority Raceday Officials team. Responsible for weighing jockeys before and after a race under the rules and regulations of racing.
Read moreEvent Manager
Responsible for the safe, efficient and sucessful operation of all events on racedays and non racedays, liaising with clients, events team and hospitality.
Read moreFinance Assistant
Responsible for purchase ledger, sales ledger, treasurey etc. Finance staff are employed at racecourses and other racing adminstration companies such as BHA, Weatherbys etc.
Read moreFinance Controller
Managing financial and company secretarial matters. Finance staff are employed at racecourses and other racing adminstrative companies such as BHA, Weatherbys etc.
Read moreGroundstaff
Depending on its size a racecourse can have a Ground Team of between two and thirty people. Working in all weathers and often during unsociable hours, you'll ensure the track and all its...
Read moreHandicapper
In this pivotal role, you would need to have outstanding analytical skills to produce the handicap ratings for European Pattern and UK Handicap races. These judgements help produce the kind...
Read moreHead Staff
Taking charge of the stable staff team you will ensure the yard runs smoothly day to day, there is lots of responsibility and you will need good leadership skills.
Read moreHorse Transporter
Responsible for transporting horses to and from racemeetings, stable yards and even abroad.
Read moreInspector of Courses
Working as part of the British Horseracing Authority Raceday Officials team. You will advise racecourses on the safety and integrity requirements of the Authority to ensure their smooth and...
Read moreInvestigating Officer
Working as part of the British Horseracing Authority Officias team. Responsible for conducting a range of investigations that uphold the integrity of horseracing in the UK both on and off...
Read moreJockeys Agent
Responsible for booking jockeys rides, advertising opportunities, liaising with the jockey and media for interviews and appearances.
Read moreJournalist
Writing about the complex and exciting world of racing is a fascinating job. Whether you're reporting from racedays, writing about changes in the industry or interviewing some of racing's...
Read moreNominations Executive
My name is Kevin Sommerville and I work for Juddmonte Farms. I was born in Pretoria, South Africa. I went to school at Pretoria Boys High School and after completing a Bachelor of...
Read moreOperations Manager
With overall responsibility for Health and Safety, and the day to day operation of a racecouse working closely wth sales & hospitality and catering teams.
Read morePedigree Researcher
Based at Weatherbys who control the Thoroughbred Stud book, this role involved researching and editing pedigrees.
Read morePersonnel Assistant
A number of 'PA's and general admin staff are employed by racecours and other companies within the racing industry.
Read moreProject Coordinator
My name is Catherine Powell and I work at Weatherbys as a Project Coordinator. I always thought I was fortunate, having always known what I wanted and that was to work with horses! Racing...
Read moreRacecourse Safety Officer
Each racecourse has a Safety Officer to ensure that the Police, Security Team and Managing Executive are in control and in contact. You'll be responsible for producing careful incident...
Read moreRaceday Official
My name is Hugh Barclay. I was born in Prestwick, Scotland and after attending Allow School and Belmont Academy, I worked on my father’s farm just outside Ayr. I can remember...
Read moreRacehorse Trainer
My name is Diana Grisell and I am a racehorse trainer. I was brought up in a hunting/racing/farming family in Cambridgeshire and always had a fanatical interest in racing. My racing career...
Read moreRacing Administrator
My name is Rachel Andrews and I work at Weatherbys. You don’t necessarily need to have an equine background to find a job in Racing. I, for example, came to it quite late, having...
Read moreRacing Secretary
My name is Joline Saunders and I work for the racehorse trainer Richard Phillips. I have always loved horses and horse racing in particular from an early age. My parents used to take me...
Read moreStable Guard
Working as part of the British Horseracing Authority Raceday Officials team. Responsible for ensuring the safety and intergrity of the horses whilst stabled at the racecourse.
Read moreStable Staff
My name is Hannah Leech and I work for the racehorse trainer Richard Phillips. I was born and raised in Jersey and have always loved horses and have been riding since the age of 4. From...
Read moreStallion Handler
Working at a stud you will be a specialist in handling stallions around the yard and during the breeding process.
Read moreStipendiary Steward
Working as part of the British Horseracing Authority Raceday Officials team. Ensures all races are run smoothly and within the rules of racing at all meetings.
Read moreStud Groom
A senior role in a stud, stud grooms are second in command to the stud manager. Responsibilities includ care of welfare of horses, and the managing and training of staff.
Read moreStud Manager
A largely office based role you will be responsible for the business side of the stud, alongside overseeing the welfare of the horses.
Read moreStud Secretary
My name is Rachael Gowland and I started working for The National Stud in July 2007 as Stud Secretary. I obtained a Masters Degree in Geography at the University of Edinburgh. ...
Read moreStud Secretary
Working at a stud the role involves liaising with owners to handling accounts and maintaining records. The tasks you perform will make sure the stud runs smoothly.
Read moreTravelling Staff
You will have responsibility for taking horses to racemeetings. You will ensure that all the horses equipment is transported to the racecourse and on arrival you will help with various tasks...
Read moreVeterinary Officer
Working on behalf of the British Horseracing Authority to implement all veterinary apects of racing from health and welfare to drug testing.
Read moreVeterinary Technician
Working alongside Veterinary Officers assisting with prerace examinations and taking samples from horses after races.
Read moreWeighing Room Security Officer
Working as part of the British Horseracing Authority Raceday Officials team. Responsible for security in the weighing room.
Read moreWork Rider
Employed and self employed riding staff, that just exercise horses and don't get so involved in yard duties.
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