Operations Manager

Worcester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Were looking for an Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of race days and non-race day events at our racecourse. Reporting directly to the General Manager youll be at the heart of venue operations ensuring every event runs efficiently safely and to the highest standard.

About us

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UKs largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing greyhound racing golf courses hotels and short leisure entertainment media production and distribution are at the heart of what we do making it an exciting and diverse place to work!

Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth development and career progression. After all its our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere all within an industry we love.

Work Perks of being a Operations Manager

Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
Discounted food & ARC days out
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more

About the role

The role of the Operations Manager will be based at Worcester Racecourse.

As Operations Manager youll take full ownership of operational planning and delivery across the site. From high-profile race days to conferences hospitality events and third-party hires youll ensure the venue is fully prepared compliant and welcoming.

Youll lead all Health & Safety activity coordinate operational teams manage budgets oversee contractors and suppliers and respond decisively to unexpected challenges while consistently upholding exceptional standards of safety and service.

About you

Proven experience managing operations for large-scale events or venues
Strong planning organisational and multitasking abilities
Solid experience with budget management procurement and cost control
Confident communicator able to liaise with teams suppliers and external authorities
Experience leading Health & Safety training and compliance
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to remain calm under pressure
High attention to detail and commitment to excellence
Racecourse sport or leisure background an advantage

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role in a vibrant live-events environment where your work directly shapes the experience of thousands of visitors.

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 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

Required Experience:

Manager