Located within High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Racecourse is home to the historic Northumberland Plate, and is one of Britain’s busiest racecourses, hosting over 60 all-weather and jumps fixtures a year. An ideal venue for all occasions, the racecourse can host events of all kinds, including conferences, exhibitions, weddings, private parties and more. The racecourse shares High Gosforth Park with the Border Minstrel Pub and Parklands Golf Club.
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Business Coordinator.
At ARC we embrace diversity, we develop our people, we care for our visitors, we think about our impact and we are proud of our sport.
About the role:
We are looking for a proactive Business Coordinator to support the smooth running of commercial and administrative operations across the racecourse. As the main on-site contact, you will work closely with the regional sales hub, delivery teams, and clients to ensure the seamless communication, coordination, and delivery of both racing and non-racing packages.
You’ll collaborate with the Business Manager to drive site-based commercial activity, host client show-rounds, and coordinate with local suppliers. A key part of the role will be maintaining and presenting site-specific collateral to a high professional standard, as well as keeping systems updated and accurate. This role suits someone who is confident, organised, and thrives under pressure. Strong attention to detail, excellent task management skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients are essential.
Please see the attached job description.
The person we are looking for as a Business Coordinator has….
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Educated to A-level standard or equivalent. Business/event qualification preferred.
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At least 2-years working in a business or commercial coordination role, or as a business developer wanting to move into coordination.
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Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment, to tight timescales.
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Client and account management experience
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The ability and flare to showcase a site or an event for business show rounds
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Proven experience in working with multiple teams, coming together to provide a high-quality service acting as the point-person on-site to ensure high-quality service delivery.
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Numerate, with good IT skills including MS Office products.
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Affable and presentable, with experience in working with high-value clients, with a proven ability to engender trust and respect.
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Self-starting and tenacious, with a can-do attitude turning your hand to any reasonable project or activity.
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Previous effective sales experience an advantage.
Work Perks of being a Business Coordinator with us at ARC…
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2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays
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Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf
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Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 in line with length of service
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Pension & Group life assurance schemes
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Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP
…and so much more!
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today!
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.
