Racing Office Administrator Romford, England
Job description
About The Role
Entain is one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups, operating both online and in the retail sector. With offices across five continents and licences in more than 20 countries, we operate some of the most well-known and iconic brands in the industry with more than 250 years of combined history – names such as Ladbrokes, partypoker, bwin and Coral.
Do you have a passion and good understanding for greyhound racing? In this role you will assist the Racing team to maintain the integrity of greyhound racing at all times whilst supporting the Company in its objectives by the delivery of the required betting margin and to help deliver the best possible greyhound racing for on-course and off-course markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- To assist the Racing team on delivering the most competitive racing product possible to deliver the required betting margin for the Company and competitors;
- Completion of administrative procedures for the Racing team, both manually and on-line to include but not limited to; the generation of race results, prize money, license applications, registrations, ownership, season dating and retirement of greyhounds;
- Assist the Racing Office Assistant with Kennel sessions when necessary;
- Process incoming and outgoing calls and emails, recording messages clearly;
- Receive, sort and distribute all incoming mail and dispatch outgoing mail;
- Photocopy when required;
- Input accurate data into the database during racing when required, including recording race times and photo finishes during racing;
- Ensure all racing office data is kept up to date and organised;
- Produce reports for the Deputy Racing Manager when needed;
- Provide all other administrative support to the racing office;
- To carry out any other reasonable requests made by the Deputy Racing Manager and Racing Manager.
- Ensure that all equipment and areas used by the racing team is safe and is compliant with manufacturer’s guidelines for operation, reporting any concerns to the Racing Manager.
Specialist Skills and Experience:
- A-Level or equivalent is preferred
- Previous experience of working within a track racing office or an administrative role;
- Knowledge and understanding of greyhound racing;
- Knowledge of Microsoft programmes and packages including Excel and Word and digital literacy for use of uniform industry racing programme(s);
Benefits and Development
- Rewards arena with discounts to over 500 different retailers
- Pension Scheme & access to our annual share save scheme!
- Full training given to allow the best start when joining the business
- Ongoing performance development with your Line Manager to receive regular feedback and plan any personal development identified
- Cash rewards from our internal referral programme
About The Company
We’re Entain. Powered by our very own technology and building products that push boundaries, Entain is home to a global family of more than 25 well-known brands and over 24,000 people, but we all play for the same team. When we win, we win together. Our vision is to be the world leader in betting, gaming and interactive entertainment by bringing moments of excitement into people’s lives. We will achieve this through our focus on sustainability and growth, driving change in the fast-paced world of entertainment.
Diversity and inclusion at Entain
As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion or belief, you will have a voice here, and the space to do your best work. Our diverse internal networks provide the support for you to express your views and make a positive difference.
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