Current Vacancies

York Racecourse

Marketing Manager

We are now seeking a pro-active Marketing Manager with a core strength in the digital space, to work with the Head of Marketing and Sponsorship across the areas of marketing, digital & social channels, public relations and customer service in order to increase revenue, commercial return and customer satisfaction.

For more information and to apply, please see here. 

Assistant Grounds Manager

We seek an Assistant Grounds Manager with a passion for turf husbandry and exceptional team leadership skills to join our award-winning team. This is a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic grounds professional who will relish the challenge of delivering a world class racing surface, lawns and estate. Reporting into the Grounds Manager, you will help manage and lead a small, hard-working and dedicated Grounds team. The role would suit a sports turf professional with a horseracing, sports or turf industries background who is seeking to develop their career in sports turf by learning from one of the best Grounds Managers in the UK.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Deputy Safety Officer

York Racecourse seeks to appoint a Deputy Safety Officer (DSO) for our racedays during the 2025 season and beyond. This is a seasonal part time role to support the preparation and the delivery of our annual racing calendar (17 racedays) between May and October.

The role will involve conducting risk assessments, maintaining our Raceday Operations Manual, managing the control room, dealing with incidents and ensuring that suitable records are maintained. There will be further requirements to be involved in training sessions, table top exercises, briefings, post event reviews and Safety Advisory Group meetings etc.

The DSO will report to the Head of Operations who also holds the position of Ground Safety Officer. This is a key role in the Raceday Safety Management Team. The Head of Operations will look to the DSO to provide leadership and to support the pro-active improvement in our safety management systems and performance. The DSO will have the full authority to take decisions to ensure the safety of people attending or working at the event.

The DSO must be able to demonstrate their occupational competency as defined by the 6th Edition of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds. A key requirement will be the ability to quickly form positive relationships with senior members of the Racecourse Team, and our partners including the stewarding contractor, police and medics etc. Essential to this are excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of addressing current safety at sports grounds and crowd management issues. Experience of horse racing events is desirable but not essential.

Although advertised as a part time role, we would also welcome applications from businesses and individuals wishing to provide the service as a contractor.

Please send a CV and covering e-mail to [email protected]. The closing date for applications is October 4th 2024.

Raceday Positions 

There are a range of raceday roles available for the 2024 season, you must be over 18 years or older to apply. 

Please complete this form. 

Please see below for catering and bar staff vacancies. 

Stableside at York 

General Assistant including Catering and Housekeeping Duties.

For more information in regards to this role please click here.

Raceday and Non-Raceday Catering and Banqueting Services

These are carried out by York Racecourse Hospitality, a joint venture between York Racecourse and CGC Events Limited.

For part time positions in food, bar services, back of house and event management contact: [email protected] or call 0113 2876387.