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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.

Junior Lawyer (Commercial/Governance)

The BHA is seeking a junior lawyer to join the Legal and Governance team. This is an exciting, hybrid- based opportunity for a junior lawyer from a private practice or in-house background to join our team of three senior lawyers. You will need to have a “can-do” attitude to support the team with the wide and varied work that we cover. You will need to be highly organised with a good understanding of contract/ commercial law, a basic knowledge of data protection law and bring sound judgement and analytical skills. You will need to be discreet, trustworthy and reliable, with the highest standards of integrity. An interest in horseracing is useful but not essential.

  • For more information on the role and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10 June 2025.

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officer (EWIO) – South Yorkshire

This is an exciting sessional opportunity for a reliable and motivated individual with relevant horseracing and equine handling experience in the South Yorkshire area. You will work closely within the EWIO and wider Raceday Team to uphold the highest standards of Equine Welfare and Integrity. The EWIO team are responsible for identifying racehorses, maintaining the security of the racecourse stable yard, ensuring excellent racehorse health and welfare and for collecting and assisting in collection of anti-doping and medication control samples. We anticipate that within this role you will be asked to work between 40 to 60 days per annum.

  • For more information on the role and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 June 2025.

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officer (EWIO) – North Wales / West Midlands

This is an exciting opportunity for a reliable and motivated individual with relevant horseracing and equine handling experience in the North Wales / West Midlands area. You will work closely within the EWIO and wider Raceday Team to uphold the highest standards of Equine Welfare and Integrity. The EWIO team are responsible for identifying racehorses, maintaining the security of the racecourse stable yard, ensuring excellent racehorse health and welfare and for collecting and assisting in collection of anti-doping and medication control samples. The role requires extensive travel to racecourses across the country.

  • For more information on the role and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 June 2025.

Steward (East Midlands)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Stewarding team as a Steward, either at Trainee level or for those with more experience within a Stewarding role. You will be a voting member of the Raceday panel, sitting on enquiries and working with the Chief Steward, Stewards’ Panel Chair, Assistant Stewards, Raceday Assistants and the other BHA Raceday Teams, ensuring the race meeting is run in accordance with the BHA Rules and Instructions. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player able to work in confidential and sensitive situations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential along with effective interpersonal skills and the ability to show initiative and be decisive in a time pressured environment. An active interest in horses and horse racing is essential, with the ability to race read.

  • For more information on the role and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 June 2025.

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