Office Manager

Job title: Office Manager (part-time)

Based at: Lambourn Training Grounds, Jockey Club Estates

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours per week. Flexible work pattern

About the role

We have an incredible opportunity for a tech-savvy, racehorse obsessed administrator to join the team at Jockey Club Estates, based in Lambourn. We are looking for someone with a real passion for racing and racehorse training, as well as a strong background in administration and social media to be the first point of call for the Training Grounds Team and local racehorse trainers. You might not have worked in social media, but you will have a strong knowledge and interest of how to manage various social media platforms including; Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Facebook and others.

Lambourn Training Grounds is home to over 850 racehorses training over 600 acres of training grounds, managed by our Head of Operations and wider Training Grounds Team. Set on the Berkshire Downs with its varied gradients and centuries old downland turf, Lambourn possesses all the attributes needed to prepare equine athletes and it is no wonder it has become known as the ‘Valley of the Racehorse’.

About The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 course’s, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on raceday’s and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

The Office Manager will

• Deliver an outstanding first impression of the Jockey Club to all business contacts, trainers, and visitors.
• Provide effective administration support to the Head of Operations, including sorting and prioritising incoming mail, answering telephone calls, diary management, and filing.
• Manage the ordering of workshop supplies, office equipment, fuel and raising pur chase orders.
• Co-ordinate the servicing & maintenance of all plant and equipment with local dealers.
• Record and monitor the use of the gallops by visiting trainers and point to pointers.
• Grow Lambourn’s social media presence (currently Twitter, room for other platforms where applicable), linking up with similar industry, racecourses, machinery etc.
• Build social media relationships with racing yards in Lambourn
• Owners monthly/quarterly updates on the gallops, newsletter/press release

What we offer in return

• All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.
• An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution
• A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services. 25 days annual leave
• Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers                                     A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

If you think you have everything we’re looking for and more, then we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hang around, our closing date for this vacancy is 22nd May but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have many applications.