About the role:
In recent years there has been a huge leap in the availability of data regarding the annual fixture list and race programming. Therefore, there is a now a requirement to provide comprehensive statistical analysis which will influence decisions to help make changes and improvements to the Company’s strategy. This role will be key to the Racing Department reporting into the Head of Group Racing (Fixtures & Funding) and working closely with with other members of the department.
Key responsibilities for the role will include
- Support the Head of Group Racing - Fixtures and Funding with industry Groups (such as the BHA Racing Committee)
- Assist the Group in liaison with industry bodies (HBLB/ROA/NTF/PJA/TBA/NARS)
- Liaise with the PR and Comms Department when required to maintain the strongest possible links with a broad selection of journalists, broadcasters and other media representatives in connection with the Racecourses racing product
- Support Racing Department with data in relation to; betting, races run, fixture list and funding
- Assist with administration of all funding related elements (e.g. monitoring prize money) and race programming process
- Provide sponsors and partnerships with accurate races run data to assist with race titles
- Liaise with Sky Sports Racing and BHA to ensure race times benefit domestic and international customers
- Support TRP with any fixture related requests
- Develop and implement data collections systems and other strategies that optimise statistical efficiency and data quality
- Identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
- Work closely to support the Racing Department and Head of Insight/Data across Racing, Prizemoney, Betting and Media through:
- Report on Prize money race types in a betting value index
- Develop strategies which support Race type value and Executive contribution decision making
- Report on industry and ARC runners analysis
- Report on Prizemoney and Sponsorship value index
- Report on Streaming data in a Betting value index
- Disseminate and report on betting data from Bookmakers to drive LBO and International media rights value
About you…
- You must be able to demonstrate strong problem solving and mathematical skills
- Be highly self-motivated and thrive in a challenging environment, within a small team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate data effectively
- You'll be flexible and responsive to tight and moving deadlines and workloads that can vary substantially according to the time of year and the horse racing programme. Taking pride in your work, completing your work to a high standard of accuracy and to agreed deadlines is a given.
- You will be able to pick up large data sets and manipulate using relevant tools/systems and will have strong Excel skills
- Knowledge of Tableau and a background in SQL would be desirable
- An understanding and appreciation of racing and betting is desirable.
What ARC can offer you....
Personal Development and Bonuses
• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
• Employee referral scheme because your opinion matters
• Internal development programmes to help you progress
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes
Days Out & Leave
• Want to experience a day on the other side? 2 Annual Members badges, giving access to over 500 racedays, as well as discounts on hospitality & room rates at ARC venues
• Because we value work-life balance we offer an annual leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus bank and public holidays- increasing on your work anniversaries up to 28 days!
Because your health & wellbeing comes first
• Company life assurance scheme
• Employee Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
And so much more......
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.
Closing Date
23-03-2025
