British racing is a major employer, supporting tens of thousands of jobs and providing dedicated recruitment, training, and wellbeing services across the country, especially in rural communities.
The Horseracing Industry People Board has been established to oversee a more coordinated and long-term approach to our people – one that will help future-proof British racing by ensuring the industry is an attractive, fulfilling, safe and enjoyable place to work.
The Board will now lead the development of an ambitious people strategy, working with industry stakeholders to bring together new and existing projects in key areas such as recruitment, retention, skills development, physical and mental wellbeing, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
This approach forms a key part of the wider Industry Strategy work being led by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and will be underpinned and informed by extensive stakeholder input, engagement and expertise.
Membership and structure
The Horseracing Industry People Board consists of individuals who provide a strong balance of knowledge, experience from within and beyond the racing industry.
Chaired by Julia Tyson, members bring deep understanding and expertise in key areas like human resources, diversity and inclusion, education and employment and strategic leadership.
Horseracing Industry People Board members:
Annual Report
Each year, in line with its Terms of Reference, the Horseracing Industry People Board will produce an Annual Report to update stakeholders. This first Annual Report outlines eight areas the Board has focused on throughout the last year, including an update on the progress of the Industry People Strategy – ‘The Winning Team’, workforce data, and a review of vocational training across the industry.
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