Who is Newcastle Greyhound Stadia?
Newcastle Greyhound Stadium, formerly known as Brough Park, has been a staple of Byker since 1928, hosting thrilling greyhound racing five days a week—Tuesday through Saturday. Home to three prestigious Category One events—the ARC Northern Puppy Derby, ARC Northern Flat, and the Premier Greyhound Racing All England Cup—we’re at the heart of the racing community. With a packed schedule and a diverse audience, we’re a vibrant, fast-paced venue offering an exciting and dynamic working environment.
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:
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Make sure the cleaning schedule is completed and the paddock area is clean and tidy.
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Assist in the smooth running of all kennel procedures, in accordance with the GBGB Rules of Racing.
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Communicate well within the paddock area and racing office during a race meeting in order that time constraints are met.
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Develop a good working relationship with stewards, trainers, kennel staff and everyone associated with the paddock area.
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Scanning microchips, checking ear marks and racing jackets of dogs to ensure correct dog identity for each race/trial.
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Help to ensure the strict control and security of the kennel area, as set out in the GBGB Rules of Racing.
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Good greyhound welfare knowledge and offer a high level of support to the greyhound welfare officer.
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Be vigilant to keep kennel/paddock area a safe working environment, adhering to risk assessments.
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Adhere to PPE working guidelines, wearing full uniform at all times.
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Assist with greyhound safety at strategic points around the track during a race.
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Ensure issues are raised with your line manager swiftly and all maintenance issues are reported.
The person we are looking for as casual Paddock Assistant has….
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A reliable team player who can also work independently.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
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Willingness to learn and adapt to a variety of tasks.
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Greyhound Industry knowledge ideal.
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High level of interpersonal skills.
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Strong communication skills – able to communicate at all levels.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines
What is casual work?
Casual work is a great solution as it enables you to work flexibly around other commitments in your life. Once you have registered your interest, we will contact you in advance to offer you department based shifts at racedays or hospitality functions. There are usually a range of shifts available and opportunities for work are based on busy seasons and the annual racing calendar. Positions will be allocated on the day as part of the briefing.
Work Perks of being a casual Paddock Assistant with us at ARC…
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competitive rates of pay
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Flexible working – happy to work with you on the hours you can and want to do
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opportunities to receive training and work experience across a range of business areas
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up to 10 x entrance vouchers for use at any of our courses after working with us for 6 months (local terms and conditions apply)
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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 and 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.
