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Racing Assistant (P/T)

East Anglia

  • Admin
  • Office Based
  • Part Time

Closing date: Sunday 12th October 2025

Job Details

Racing Assistant (P/T)

Closing Date for Applicants:
Sunday 12th October 2025

Do you have a keen interest in the horseracing industry?

Looking for an admin-based role that allows you to contribute to the smooth running of the world’s largest horseracing operation?

Look no further, because Godolphin are hiring a Racing Assistant to join their tight-knit team at Moulton Paddocks racing yard Newmarket, which has been home to numerous champions including Dubai Millenium.

This is a rare opportunity for a part-time position, 30 hours a week Monday – Friday (plus weekend mornings on a rota basis).

About the role

Day to day activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain and organise vaccinations for all horses and update passports, Weatherbys and France Galop

  • Maintaining the internal horse database with weights and physio notes

  • Order key supplies for the racing yard & office

  • Organise shipping of equipment to Dubai

  • Record and maintain an organised database for staff holidays.

  • Assist with staff queries, distribute information to the yard regarding staff holidays, sick leave, accidents and weights.

About you

  • We would like to hear from you if this role sounds of interest to you and you have:

  • A thorough knowledge of the horse racing industry

  • A minimum of 2 years administrative experience

  • Good working knowledge of MS Office with excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Able to work accurately with a high level of attention to detail

  • Knowledge and/ or experience of dealing with veterinary information (not essential)

  • Experience of database and information systems (not essential)

In return, we offer a salary between £32-34,000 FTE, and a generous benefits package including:

  • Private healthcare (including dental cover)

  • Pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Group income protection

  • Discretionary Christmas bonus

  • A benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at over 700 retailers

  • Health & wellbeing initiatives

Full job description is available upon request.

To apply please use the link provided. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th October 2025.

Godolphin is the world’s largest thoroughbred operation, comprising breeding and racing interests spanning 6 countries, across 4 different continents. Founded in Dubai in 1992, the operation has been built on a foundation of innovation and uninhibited achievement that has led to a legacy of success for horses in Godolphin’s famous blue silks. Its global headquarters is in Newmarket, which is the epicentre of the UK’s thoroughbred industry.

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