Chester Race Company

Spectator Sports201-500 employeesWebsite

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Open Roles

Chester Race Company, a well-known brand in the Spectator Sports industry, is currently seeking dedicated professionals to join its team. With 201-500 employees, Chester Race Company operates three racecourses, including Chester and Bangor-on-Dee. The company also owns and operates a hotel and pub. Chester Race Company currently has three open positions: **1. Health and Safety Advisor:** This permanent, on-site role, based in Chester, involves supporting the development and delivery of a company-wide health and safety management system. Key responsibilities include supporting the implementation of a health and safety management system, ensuring effective document control, participating in health and safety committee meetings, and deputizing for the Head of Health and Safety. The role also includes fostering a positive safety culture and challenging unsafe behaviours. Candidates must have previous experience in a Health and Safety position, including supporting and delivering health and safety management systems. A NEBOSH General Certificate is mandatory. The salary is up to £37,000 per annum, with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some required weekend and evening work. **2. Horseradish Catering Event Manager:** This is a 9-month fixed-term, on-site position. The Event Manager will coordinate and deliver event operations, ensuring exceptional standards. Responsibilities include assisting with staff rotas, communicating event requirements, and leading event set-up. The position requires previous experience in events or front-of-house roles and a Managerial/Team leadership role. The salary is up to £30,000 per annum with a work schedule of 40 hours per week, with weekend and evening work required. **3. Sales Development Executive:** This is a permanent, on-site role. The Sales Development Executive will focus on generating new business by developing a strong sales pipeline. The role involves identifying potential brands, generating new business via various channels, representing the company at events, and demonstrating commercial understanding. Candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in sales or commercial roles. The salary is £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (plus commission), with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some required weekend and evening work. The Health and Safety Advisor role utilizes a technology stack that includes Health and Safety Management, Risk Assessments, Incident Management, Site Inspections, and Safety Procedures. The Sales Development Executive role involves CRM software (HubSpot preferred) and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). The Health and Safety Advisor and Sales Development Executive roles are based on-site in Chester. The Horseradish Catering Event Manager role is also on-site in Chester. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Chester Race Company and applying for these positions: **1. What benefits does Chester Race Company offer?** Chester Race Company offers a great selection of benefits, from Race Day tickets to enhanced pension contributions. **2. Where are the job locations?** All of the currently open positions are located on-site in Chester. **3. What are the working hours for each position?** The Health and Safety Advisor and Sales Development Executive positions are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The Horseradish Catering Event Manager role is 40 hours per week. All positions may require some weekend and evening work. **4. What are the key requirements for the Health and Safety Advisor position?** Key requirements include previous experience within a Health and Safety position, proven experience in supporting health and safety management systems, and a NEBOSH General Certificate qualification. **5. What experience is needed for the Horseradish Catering Event Manager role?** Experience in events or front of house roles is required. Previous experience working in a Managerial/Team leadership role is also required.