Southwell Racecourse
Operations Manager
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Southwell Racecourse offers a unique blend of charm, excitement and comfort, making it one of the premier sporting venues in the East Midlands. With racing on both All-Weather and Turf tracks taking place throughout the year we have a raceday for everyone. We would love you to be part of our success here join us on our journey.
About The Role
The Operations Manager will oversee the smooth and efficient execution of race days and non-racing events, ensuring they are run safely and effectively. They will maintain the site and buildings to a consistently high standard, ensuring proper presentation at all times. Additionally, the Operations Manager will take on Safety Officer duties for most events. Working closely with the Executive Director, they will play a key role in site development initiatives and will lead all aspects of Health and Safety management.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for the successful Operations Manager include (but not limited to):
- Oversee the company’s safety management system (LogIT & Expansive FM) and implement emergency procedures.
- Take the lead as Safety Officer on race days and major events.
- Manage race day staff, safety stewards, and third-party security teams.
- Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and statutory bodies to maintain compliance and efficiency.
- Ensure the venue and its facilities are well-maintained, secure, and event-ready at all times.
- Develop and manage pedestrian and vehicle access plans for event days.
- Oversee training programs for workplace compliance and operational excellence.
- Monitor utilities, control expenditures, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
- Identify and lead capital projects to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.
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Requirements
The person we are looking for as a Operations Manager has….
- Proven experience in operations management, ideally within a racecourse, venue, or large-scale events environment.
- Minimum 1 year in a similar role, with a background in racecourses, sport, leisure, or hospitality being an advantage.
- Project Management qualification is beneficial.
- IOSH Managing Safely certification.
- NVQ Level 4 in Spectator Safety ideal but not essential. You will be required to complete this qualification as part of your role.
- Strong IT skills and proficiency in relevant software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively.
Work Perks
Perks of being an Operations Manager with us at ARC…
- 2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays
- Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf
- Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 in line with length of service
- Pension & Group life assurance schemes
- Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP
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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.
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