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BHA Careers

The BHA is fortunate to have around 250 employees and 100 sessional workers who possess team spirit and a desire to contribute to the values and mission of the organisation.

 Employees will join a committed team and supportive workforce.

At the BHA, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity throughout the organisation.  We welcome people from a variety of backgrounds, who possess team spirit and will contribute to delivering on the BHA values and mission.

A list of current vacancies at the BHA is shown below. Please note new jobs will be added periodically, so please continue checking this page to view latest jobs.

Head of Legal and Governance

The BHA is seeking an exceptional Head of Legal and Governance to lead a high-performing team comprising a Senior Data Privacy Counsel and a Junior Lawyer. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role offers a compelling hybrid opportunity for a seasoned lawyer with significant experience gained in private practice or an in-house environment. The position carries broad responsibility across both legal and governance functions, with an approximate 50:50 split. This ensures a diverse and strategically significant portfolio of work, spanning day-to-day operational matters through to high-impact organisational and industry projects.

  • For more information and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is 28 April 2026.

Independent Judicial Panel Members

The British Horseracing Authority is seeking individuals to join British racing’s independent Judicial Panel. The Judicial Panel is established by the BHA as the pool of individuals from which Disciplinary Panels, Licensing Committees and Appeal Boards are drawn by the Judicial Panel Chair, Sarah Crowther KC, to hear all cases or appeals referred to it in connection with the Rules of Racing, including racecourse appeals, integrity, safeguarding, conduct, welfare, licensing, and anti-doping matters.

  • For more information and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is 24 April 2026.

Recruitment Companies

If you are a recruitment agency, job board or a consultancy firm please be advised that we don’t use agencies as we have our own recruitment methods and job boards.

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