Main Duties of a Starter

• Ensure a safe and fair start for all horses/jockeys.
• Maintain comprehensive records on each horse and communicate with trainers on individual aspects of their horses to ensure safety and welfare are at the forefront.
• Conducting each start or stalls test with due regard to their responsibilities under Health and
  Safety Regulations.
• Controlling all activities, maintaining strict discipline at the start and where necessary
  reporting any instances of misbehaviour to the Stewards.
• Reporting promptly any cases where starts have not gone according to plan and have or may be subject to Stewards enquiries, press comment or other speculation.
• Completing all required reports fully, accurately and within permitted timeframes.

What the role requires

• Sound knowledge and understanding of Horse Welfare Standards and security in British Racing.
• Knowledge of permitted declared raceday tack and equipment.
• Understanding of the structure of the British Horseracing Industry, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines
  and Stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the relevant BHA Rules and Instructions, including SOP’s and BHAGIs.

Desirable Skills

• Good general horse knowledge.
• Highly motivated individual able to operate with tact, diplomacy and maintain control and discipline in difficult situations, under pressure.
• Confident, respectful and effective communication with colleagues, stakeholders and the public.
• Professional with high level of integrity and honesty.

Working Conditions

• Full-time or part-time roles.
• Working time includes attendance at race meetings on weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Extensive travel regionally and nationally as required.

Benefits

• Salary dependent upon experience and level of responsibility.
• Accommodation and travel expenses reimbursed in line with BHA Policy.
• Significant opportunities for continued professional development and growth.