Early Career Programmes

In this episode we chat about all things on a racecourse with Jockey Club employees Chloe Freds - Sales Service Manager, Alice Ellison -  Regional Hospitality Manager and Sam Stringer from Great British Racing. The trio discuss all areas of the racecourse from marketing, hospitality and sales and talk about the opportunities there are for young people to work part time. Plus, we dive into all the media and branding on course and how to showcase the sport to its fans and attract new attendees.Learn more about careersinracing here - https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/provider/careersinracing

One of the sports early career programmes is the British Horseracing Development Programme. Hear from Jasmine Firth and Adam Holland, who were on the 2023 programme, as the pair discuss where their career has taken them and how it opened up the doors to media, marketing, the breeding side of the industry and even the Godolphin Flying Start programme.Learn more about careersinracing here - https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/provider/careersinracing

In this episode we head to the racecourse and catch up with the Grounds Staff team and the Head of Racing at Newmarket Racecourse! Andrew Morris and Alan Hatherley discuss what happens on the racecourse even when there’s no spectators, keeping the course maintained and looking in tip-top condition all year-round. Find out more about what they do and how they got into their roles.Learn more about careersinracing here - https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/provider/careersinracing

In this episode the focus is on Careersinracing’s Youth Collaboration Group (YCG). Sam Martin and Abby Beckett discuss the benefits of joining the group, what skills they have developed, what opportunities they have encountered and the highlights of their time on the group so far. Coming from a mix of backgrounds and with different interests in relation to the racing industry, the YCG play a key role in helping create Careersinracing’s marketing assets, digital content and much more. Learn more about careersinracing here - https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/provider/careersinracing

In this episode, parents Nikki McNelis and Jayne Vintner discuss their children’s journey going through the British Racing School and how they supported their child through the process. They talk about what it was like engaging with the racing industry, applying to the racing schools and their thoughts on what it is like working in a racing yard. You will find out about the challenges along the way and the support they received.Learn more about careersinracing here - https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/provider/careersinracing

In the final episode of the series, we sit down with two participants of the British Horseracing Development Programme, who secured employment within the industry after successful completion of the programme. Ellie Rance and Molly Mooney discuss how they discovered the programme, what it entails, how much fun they had and the skills they acquired. We also hear about their current roles in the industry and the support they received on their journeys.

Horse Welfare is a hot topic in British racing, in this episode we sit down with Sally Taylor (British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer) and Ben Rabillard (Racing Groom). The two guests discuss the due care and attention that is provided to racehorses, from day to day care on a racing yard to the medical professionals that are on site at every racecourse in the UK. From equine swimming pools to treadmills, these are just two of the many techniques used to support horses and keep them fit, healthy and happy. Listen to find out more.

In this episode we are joined by three members of racing staff all with a unique story to tell. Nancy MacDonald, whose grandfather opened her eyes to the world of racing. Georgina Stuart, who left her family in the French alps to attend the British Racing School during covid. And Sarah Jeffrey who moved from South London to attend the National Stud in Newmarket. Listen now to the inspiring story of these three young women discussing their experiences completing their courses and what they enjoy most about working in the industry.

In this episode we explore two members of racing staff with contrasting backgrounds. Gareth Ball who holds a plethora of jobs within the industry, did not come from a traditionally “horsey” background and was the only student at his school to pursue a career in racing. Compared to Amelie Davies who loved horses from a young age and followed her passion into a successful career now working in a racing yard in Newmarket. Listen now to find out about their experiences at the two racing schools, some of the challenges they faced early on and how they overcame them.

In this first episode of the Race to Your Career series, Michelle Douglas and Sean Simara from the Careersinracing team inform viewers of what Careersinracing is, the programmes they run and what employment opportunities exist in the world of horseracing. Listen to find out about job roles that you didn’t know take place at a racecourse and how you can go from a complete novice with horses to qualifying and working on a racing yard in less than 4 months!