The Showing Register
Warwickshire
Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026
Job Details
Website:
theshowingregister.co.uk
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 18th September 2026
The Showing Register – Grandstand Media Limited
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Co-Ordinator to join Grandstand Media Limited (GML) and play an important role within The Showing Register (TSR).
Grandstand Media is a team of specialists with extensive experience in planning, organising and delivering equestrian events. Most notably, GML has organised the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) since 1997. Held at the NEC Birmingham, HOYS now welcomes more than 60,000 visitors each October and forms part of the CSI3* international show. The British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show were added to the company’s portfolio in 2015.
The Showing Register joined the GML portfolio in 2022 and has continued to develop and grow. TSR has established itself within the showing industry through its membership programme, professionally run shows, clinics and initiatives supporting amateur and home-produced competitors.
With plans for continued growth, TSR is looking for an experienced, organised and enthusiastic individual to help drive the business forward and contribute to its future direction.
This is a varied role combining membership administration, database management, marketing, website and social media, customer engagement and event delivery.
Role Purpose
The role will suit a proactive and highly organised individual who can bring strong administrative, membership, marketing and event-management skills to the team.
The primary focus will be to co-ordinate TSR membership, maintain and develop the membership database, support the delivery of shows and clinics, and manage associated administration, website content and marketing activity.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring TSR's digital presence and communications remain current, engaging and professional. They will be expected to identify opportunities to promote TSR, increase engagement with members and competitors, and support the continued growth and development of the business.
The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, confident using databases and digital platforms, and have a proactive approach to marketing and communications. They will be focused, forward-thinking and motivated to develop the business and consistently exceed expectations.
This is a full-time position based at the GML offices at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
The role also requires attendance at events, where the successful candidate will work alongside other GML personnel. All required event accommodation and associated expenses will be provided by the company.
Current event commitments may include:
Four days at NAEC Stoneleigh for TSR events
Up to one week at the NEC Birmingham during HOYS in October
Five days at NAEC Stoneleigh during August
Additional weekends and event days as required
Essential Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Database knowledge and experience managing membership or customer databases
Confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems
Experience maintaining website content and updating web pages
Experience using social media platforms for business or marketing purposes
Ability to create, co-ordinate and schedule engaging content across website, email and social media channels
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and engaging copy
Confident communicator in person, via telephone and email
Good knowledge of equestrianism in particular Showing
Good decision-making skills with a forward-thinking approach
Ability to develop and maintain relationships e.g. members, exhibitors, competitors and the public
Demonstrate excellent planning skills
Ability to work calmly under pressure and to prioritise tasks independently
Positive and proactive attitude
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
Comfortable working outside during events and in an office environment
Good time keeping and reliability
Desirable Qualities
Experience working within a membership organisation
Experience using CRM or membership database systems
Website content management experience
Experience with email marketing platforms
Event management experience, ideally within the equestrian sector
Experience of customer complaint or conflict resolution
Office management experience
General Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day administration of the TSR department
Co-ordinate and maintain TSR membership records and databases, ensuring information is accurate, current and appropriately managed
Manage membership communications and respond to member enquiries
Keep the TSR website accurate, current and engaging, ensuring information is updated in a timely manner
Plan and schedule social media content in line with the TSR marketing calendar
Support the planning and delivery of TSR shows, clinics, competitions and training events
Understanding of rules and regulations relating to Equestrian Showing
Co-ordinate any complaints or disciplinary procedures.
Contribute ideas to the continued development and growth of The Showing Register
Expectations:
Working at events may require a minimum of 6 weekend days per annum, and you will be required to work weekend dates in support of the companies events
The applicant must understand the requirement for extra hours (within the basic salary contract) both prior to and during the Events.
Work collaboratively with staff, other partners and like-minded organisations
Work to administration, communication, environmental, health and safety protocols and policies to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented
Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice as described in the Staff Handbook
Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or schemes or staff etc.
Carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post.
We Offer:
Competitive salary
Hours of work Monday-Friday inclusive, 9:00am – 5:00pm, based at the offices at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Holiday entitlement of 20 days per annum plus bank holidays
Be a part of some the most prestigious equestrian events in the UK
Career development
Proactive team with a broad experience of equestrianism
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to personnel@grandstand.co.uk by Friday 18th September 2026. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
