Chester Racecourse

Race Day and Event Operational Support Member

Chester Racecourse  •  £14.60/hr  •  Chester, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Race Day and Event Operational Support Member
Location: Chester, Bangor-on-Dee
Contract: Casual / Zero Hours (flexible shifts)

Join the Operations team at Chester Race Company – Race Day and Event Operational Support Member

We’re looking for passionate hospitality professionals to join our team and deliver outstanding service across our highly regarded events and venues. Love the buzz of hospitality and creating amazing experiences? We’d love you to work with us!

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a wide variety of events – from thrilling race days at Chester Racecourse and Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, to concerts and events.

Why join us?
💸 Get paid weekly – every Friday
🏆 Recognition and reward schemes to celebrate your hard work
🙌 Earn while having fun and working with friends
Be part of prestigious events and iconic venues
📲 Enjoy total flexibility with shifts managed easily through our app

About Chester Race Company:
Chester Race Company Ltd is one of the North West’s best-known and most-admired brands. It is an evolving organisation with a broad portfolio but retaining Horseracing at its core. The Company operates three racecourses, Chester, Bangor-on-Dee and Musselburgh, in Scotland. At Chester, we also own and operate - a hotel, a vibrant pub and have other property interests in the city. Not to mention our in-house caterers, Horseradish and our staffing brand – Thyme People. With that much diversity in our business, no two days are the same.

General responsibilities:

  • Support the event delivery of race days, concerts, and major events across the venue

  • Assist with event set-up, site build, and preparation, including equipment, signage, and temporary structures

  • Support de-rig and post-event breakdown, ensuring sites are left safe and ready for the next event

  • Act as a key on-site link between the event team, contractors, suppliers, and production crews

  • Help manage event and back-of-house areas to ensure smooth operations

  • Carry out a range of hands-on tasks, adapting to the changing needs of live events

  • Support guest experience, crowd flow, and overall event presentation as required

  • Work safely, professionally, and in line with operational guidance

  • Represent Chester Race Company positively on site

What We’re Looking For:

  • Reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking team players

  • Flexible, proactive attitude with a willingness to support where needed

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Comfortable with physical work and fast-paced environments

  • Calm, adaptable, and able to respond to change

  • Interest in events, live entertainment, sport, or hospitality

  • Availability for evenings, weekends, and peak event periods

  • Previous event experience is desirable

  • This role requires you to be over the age of 18

Pay Rates (inclusive of holiday pay):
💷 £14.60 per hour

Shifts & Availability:
Your schedule, your choice! With our easy-to-use staff app, you’re in control of when you work.
Most shifts take place during evenings and weekends, giving you flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle.

If you have previous events experience and you feel this is the perfect fit for you – please apply below!

Chester Racecourse

About Chester Racecourse

Established in 1539, Chester Racecourse is officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Oldest Racecourse in the world, still in operation.

Chester is in fact a 365 days’ a year operation, attracting over 330,000 visitors annually at race day fixtures and non-race day events. Recognised as a leader in its field, Chester Racecourse consistently pushes boundaries to ensure the racecourse product delivers the optimum experience and opportunities for visiting horsemen and the general public. The racecourse has consistently been awarded the Gold Standard Award by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), since the award’s inception in 2008 and was awarded the prestigious title of Large Racecourse of the Year, when the award was launched in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2019.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Chester, GB
Year Founded
1539
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