Vacancies
Chair of Trustees
Non- Executive Appointment
The British Racing School (BRS) is one of the world’s leading training providers for the horseracing industry. As a respected charity based in Newmarket, we train the next generation of racing professionals, support workforce development across Great Britain, and deliver internationally recognised coaching and education programmes. The School operates with an annual budget exceeding £5 million and is supported through charitable funding, industry partnerships, commercial activities, and government investment.
We are seeking an inspiring and strategically minded Chair of Trustees to lead our Board through the next phase of the School’s development from late 2027 onwards.
As Chair, you will provide effective leadership to the Board, support and challenge the Chief Executive and executive team, and help shape and oversee the delivery of the organisation’s long-term strategy. You will also serve as an ambassador for the School, building confidence among key stakeholders across racing, education, government, and the charitable sector.
We are looking for an individual with:
- Board-level leadership experience, ideally including previous Chair experience.
- Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement.
- The ability to guide constructive debate, provide challenge, and build consensus.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- A track record in business, racing, education, the charitable sector, or a similarly complex environment.
- Intellectual curiosity, high emotional intelligence, and a genuine enthusiasm for the mission of the British Racing School.
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a nationally important organisation that plays a critical role in the future of British horseracing and vocational education. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity, and developing talent.
To apply please download the Application form for Trustees or email Carol.Bramhill@brs.org.uk to arrange an informal but confidential discussion.
Safeguarding our young people is a priority, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide the names of two contacts who can be approached to provide a professional reference.
Closing date for applications is Friday 4th December 2026.
Executive Assistant
Salary TBC
The British Racing School is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
Working alongside the CEO, you will help keep the executive function running smoothly, coordinate governance activities and support our strategic priorities. This is an opportunity to put your organisational skills to work in a charity committed to improving the lives of young people.
The role
Reporting to the CEO, you will:
- Manage a busy, changing diary, prioritise communications and coordinate travel arrangements.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing materials.
- Organise leadership, trustee and committee meetings, prepare papers, take accurate minutes and track actions.
- Maintain governance records and support compliance with charity governance requirements and policies.
- Build relationships with trustees, funders, partners and colleagues, handling confidential information with discretion.
- Support projects, internal communications, events and stakeholder visits, and help improve administrative processes.
- The role is based on site in Newmarket, Monday to Friday, flexibility on hours will be considered.
About you
You will bring significant experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administrative professional, including supporting senior executives, directors or trustees and organising and minuting formal meetings.
You will have excellent communication, administrative and project coordination skills, strong attention to detail and a confident working knowledge of Microsoft 365. Comfortable managing competing deadlines, you will work independently, solve problems proactively and build effective working relationships.
Professional, diplomatic and calm under pressure, you will be a flexible, supportive team player who shares the charity’s values and mission.
Experience in a charity, not-for-profit, public sector or membership organisation would be an advantage, as would knowledge of charity governance, trustee board administration or the horseracing industry. Experience supporting fundraising, grant-making or service delivery organisations is also desirable.
What we offer
- Flexible working hours.
- Generous annual leave entitlement and pension contribution scheme.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Free lunch and parking.
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in the lives of young people.
To apply please download the Application Form or call the HR team on 01638 501820 for an informal chat.
We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our team and would therefore particularly welcome applications from any minority group.
Safeguarding our young people is a priority, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide the names of two contacts who can be approached to provide a professional rfeference.
Closing date for applications is Friday 4th December with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.
Maths and English Tutors (x2)
Salary £16.50 per hour.
The British Racing School (BRS) is registered charity committed to changing young people’s lives through education and employment in the horseracing industry.
Two part-time tutors are required to deliver both Maths and English sessions to 16-22 yr olds on apprenticeship courses. These apprentices are working in racing yards based all over England, one tutor would cover those in the North and another covering those in the South.
The role will require the successful candidate to teach face to face, travelling to those on apprenticeships, based all over the England as well as delivering some sessions remotely. A full driving licence is essential for this position along with a willingness to work flexible hours.
This role could offer career opportunities to a recently qualified teacher or someone who is still working towards their teaching qualification. This is not a term time role as the BRS is open 365 days per year.
Travel expenses (including the same hourly rate for travel), a generous pension scheme and death in service benefit is included in the benefits package.
An interest in horseracing would be an advantage but is not essential.
To apply please download the Application Form or call the HR team on 01638 501820 for an informal chat.
We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our team and would therefore particularly welcome applications from any minority group.
Safeguarding our young people is a priority, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide the names of two contacts who can be approached to provide a professional rfeference.
Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 2nd October with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.
Coaches Required Nationwide
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