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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.

Assistant Steward (M4 Corridor)

We are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Steward to join the Raceday Stewarding team. Regionally based, your role will be to assist the Stewards to maintain confidence and integrity within horseracing through ensuring that our Rules and procedures are adhered to. You will be responsible for producing accurate reports for internal resource and public notification on the BHA website, social media, and other publications. You will be expected to liaise with other BHA Officials and racecourse management, and on occasions may be required to act as a member of the Stewards’ panel. You would also be expected to attend the Parade Ring, collecting reports from jockeys and trainers, dealing with requests from stakeholders, gathering witnesses for enquiries and any other tasks assigned to you by the Chief Steward. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic individual, with the scope and determination to develop themselves in this role. An active interest in horses and horseracing is essential.

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

Steward

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Stewarding team as a Steward, either at Trainee level or 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. Being able to multi-task and work to tight deadlines with minimum supervision will be crucial.

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

Senior Project Manager

The BHA is looking to recruit a commercially focused Senior Project Manager to join the Strategy & Change Department. You will support the work of the industry strategy, which is being coordinated by the BHA, on behalf of and in collaboration with all those working in, and involved with, the racing industry. We are looking for an excellent communicator who is effective and efficient in planning and coordinating resources to deliver projects on time. Your experience is likely to have come from a project management background, ideally coupled with a sound understanding of the British horseracing industry and its stakeholders.

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

Handicapper

This is a rare opportunity to join our team of Handicappers, whose expertise is fundamental to achieving competitive racing. Reporting to a Handicapping Team Leader you’ll be responsible for producing handicap ratings within prescribed timescales and liaising regularly with trainers and owners to explain handicapping decisions and BHA handicapping policy. As such, an established understanding of handicapping and a consistent, thorough and meticulous approach to the analysis of the performance of horses is required. We are looking for an impressive, diplomatic, capable communicator which will be essential for your engagement with Officials, Trainers, Owners and the media. Whilst the position is home based, Handicappers are also required to routinely work from British Racecourses to provide Handicapping expertise and evidence to fellow Raceday officials, attending at least 30 meetings each year.

  • For more information on the role and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is Friday 6 September.

Chief Financial Officer

The BHA is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who will be at the heart of the BHA’s financial strategy, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of British horseracing. The CFO will oversee all financial operations, provide expert financial advice to the Board and Executive team, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive industry-wide financial efficiency and collaborative strategy. To succeed in the role, you will be a highly accomplished financial leader with significant experience in a senior executive role. You will be a qualified chartered accountant with a proven track record of managing financial risks in a complex and regulated environment, and you will also have a deep understanding of corporate governance, a strategic mindset, and the ability to analyse complex financial data. Understanding of horseracing and a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace are essential.

  • For more information on the role and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is Friday 13 September.

Chief Executive

The BHA is looking for a leader to take the organisation forward, ensuring racing is a sport for everyone and to help it grow and thrive in the future. The role includes responsibility for setting the long-term industry strategy for horse-racing. In addition, the new Chief Executive will continue to lead the conversation on issues such as participant welfare (including mental health and safeguarding), the sport’s efforts on diversity and inclusion, improving stakeholder consultation, delivering greater operational capability and efficiency, being a voice on the global racing stage, and maintaining a healthy relationship with betting operators. The BHA is looking for someone who understands what it is to lead and implement long-term, sustainable, transformation inside an organisation – how to make it happen. The appointee will therefore be a proven senior leader, with experience in leading in complex stakeholder environments, with the ability to influence external stakeholders, such as government, whilst representing the BHA in the consumer facing environment.

  • For more information on the role and to apply, click here.
  • The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11 September.

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