RCA Champion Racecourse 2019 and winners of the 2024 RCA Diversity & Inclusion Award, Pontefract Racecourse stages 16 varied race days each year, including music nights, festival & family days, as well as private events. With a stunning parkland location, close links to the M1 and A1, and the longest continuous track in the world for Flat racing, Pontefract is a favourite amongst dedicated racegoers and the local community, always offering a warm, friendly Yorkshire welcome.
We seek a hands-on, proactive and commercially minded Chief Executive Officer to lead the racecourse. You will provide strong commercial management, leadership and direction, developing and delivering strategies and innovation to strengthen Pontefract’s position as a destination venue.
You will have significant and successful leadership experience at a racecourse or comparable venue, with the widespread skillset required to successfully manage a diverse entity. This will include agreeing and implementing the annual strategy, leading on race planning, and delivering an outstanding venue and visitor experience.
Strong communication skills will be essential, with the personal presence necessary to represent the company, build relationships, and quickly gain credibility with a wide range of stakeholders in this specialised industry.
In return we offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, and the opportunity to make a significant impact as the leader of an independent and much-loved venue.
Application:
To apply for this opportunity, please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson of Conundrum Consulting Ltd at
search@conundrum.co.uk .
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