Work for Racing Welfare
Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and
retired from the British horseracing and the breeding industry.
We currently have the following vacancies:
Welfare Committee Member
Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.
What will you be doing?
The Welfare Committee meet a maximum of twice a year, usually via video-call but occasionally in person. The meetings are currently routinely attended by six trustees, three committee members and the Chief Executive, Director of Welfare, Deputy Director of Welfare and Head of Programmes. The meetings are held to report on and discuss the performance of the welfare department in line with the strategy, consider any current issues or challenges facing this area of the charity, provide advice to the main board to help assist with high level decision making.
There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment. Each year, in addition to the two-committee meeting we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.
We invite committee members to join the Charity for three years with the option to re-apply every three years for a maximum of nine years.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to add to the expertise that we have on the welfare committee, through an enthusiastic individual who has experience or knowledge of the voluntary sector and in at least one of the following areas:
- Workplace health and wellbeing support
- Homelessness
- Volunteer management or community development
Please note, as this post will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.
What difference will you make?
Demand for the charity’s services is higher than ever. The Charity continues to review, improve and expand a large portfolio of welfare and wellbeing services which make a significant difference to the lives of individuals working in horseracing, their employers, the horse racing industry and in turn, communities and society. You will be part of this team, providing crucial advice to shape the welfare provision and influence the welfare strategy.
What is in it for you?
You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees on the Welfare Committee who also have a passion for human welfare. You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there maybe opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.
How do you apply?
You can either
- Send a covering letter and CV by either post or email to the addresses detailed below
- Send a short video telling us why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and what you feel you can bring to the role
Application addresses:
By Post: Clare Ascroft, Racing Welfare, 20a Park Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8QD
By email: cascroft@racingwelfare.co.uk
Applications will close on 31st August 2022
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
Racing Homes Committee Members
Racing Homes is a national charity providing affordable accommodation for those working in and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry has access to high quality, affordable, safe housing. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.
What will you be doing?
The Housing Committee meet four times a year, usually via video-call but occasionally in person. The meetings are currently routinely attended by four trustees, one Committee Member, the Chief Executive, the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Welfare, the Head of Housing and the Head of Finance. The meetings are held to report on and discuss the performance of Racing Homes in line with the strategy, consider any current issues or challenges facing the charity, provide advice to the main board to help assist with high level decision making.
There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment. Each year, in addition to the four committee meetings we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.
We invite committee members to join the Charity for three years with the option to re-apply every three years for a maximum of nine years.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking up to FOUR new committee members to add to the expertise that we have on the housing committee. Areas of expertise we are looking for are:
- Professional experience and expertise in design and engineering for the built environment,
- Experience working in the construction industry
- Experience and expertise of social housing at a senior level
- Legal expertise in social housing
Please note, as the posts will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.
What difference will you make?
Racing Homes currently has 165 units of accommodation housing young people, working age staff and retirees from the Racing industry. We have housing schemes in Newmarket, Lambourn, Middleham and Malton and have advanced plans for new schemes in two of those locations, providing more than thirty additional new units of accommodation. You will be part of this team, providing crucial advice to shape the housing provision and influence strategy.
What is in it for you?
You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees on the Housing Committee. You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there maybe opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.
How do you apply?
You can either
- Send a covering letter and CV by either post or email to the addresses detailed below
- Send a short video telling us why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and what you feel you can bring to the role
Application addresses:
By Post: Clare Ascroft, Racing Welfare, 20a Park Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8QD
By email: cascroft@racingwelfare.co.uk
Applications will close on 31st August 2022.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
Governance Committee Member
Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.
What will you be doing?
The Governance Committee meet a maximum of twice a year, usually via video conference but occasionally in person. The meetings are currently routinely attended by three trustees, one committee member, the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Finance. The meetings are held to report on and discuss the charity’s governance policies, procedures and effectiveness, consider any current issues or challenges facing this area of the charity, provide advice to the main board to help assist with high level decision making.
There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment. Each year, in addition to the two committee meetings we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.
We invite committee members to join the Charity for three years with the option to re-apply every three years for a maximum of nine years.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to add up to four new members to expand the expertise that we have on the Governance committee, through enthusiastic individuals who are looking to develop their own skills and experience in at least one of the following:
- A passion for diversity and equal opportunities
- Experience of environmental, social and governance within a charity or corporate environment
- Experience of working with the voluntary sector
Please note, as this post will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.
What difference will you make?
Demand on Racing Welfare’s services is higher than ever. The Charity continues to review, improve and expand a large portfolio of welfare and wellbeing services which make a significant difference to the lives of individuals working in horseracing, their employers, the horse racing industry and in turn, communities and society. You will be part of this team, providing crucial advice to shape the welfare provision and influence the welfare strategy.
What is in it for you?
You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees on the Governance Committee who also have a passion for human welfare. You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there maybe opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.
How do you apply?
You can either
- Send a covering letter and CV by either post or email to the addresses detailed below
- Send a short video telling us why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and what you feel you can bring to the role
Application addresses:
By Post: Clare Ascroft, Racing Welfare, 20a Park Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8QD
By email: cascroft@racingwelfare.co.uk
Applications will close on 31st August 2022
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
Fundraising & Communications Committee Member
Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.
What will you be doing?
The Fundraising Committee meet twice a year, usually via video-call but occasionally in person. The meetings are currently routinely attended by five trustees, one committee member, the Chief Executive, the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Fundraising and Head of Communications & Marketing. The meetings are held to assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of all the charity’s fundraising activities in support of its projects and work. The committee will oversee the fundraising and communications strategy for the charity, monitoring and evaluating progress and assisting in the implementation of fundraising events and activities where appropriate. It will consider any current issues or challenges facing this area of the charity, providing advice to the main board to help assist with high level decision making.
There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment. Each year, in addition to the two committee meetings we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.
We invite committee members to join the Charity for three years with the option to re-apply every three years for a maximum of nine years.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to add to the expertise that we have on the Fundraising committee, through an enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their own skills and experience and has:
- A strong background in PR, communications and marketing
- Experience of working with the voluntary sector and private sector
- A strong network of contacts who might help the charity, in a variety of ways, and the willingness to use that network
Please note, as this post will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.
What difference will you make?
Demand for the charity’s services is higher than ever. The Charity continues to review, improve and expand a large portfolio of welfare and wellbeing services which make a significant difference to the lives of individuals working in horseracing, their employers, the horse racing industry and in turn, communities and society. You will be part of this team, providing crucial advice to shape the finance strategy ensuring the charity has the funds to continue to deliver its services.
What is in it for you?
You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees on the Fundraising Committee. You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there maybe opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.
How do you apply?
You can either
- Send a covering letter and CV by either post or email to the addresses detailed below
- Send a short video telling us why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and what you feel you can bring to the role
Application addresses:
By Post: Clare Ascroft, Racing Welfare, 20a Park Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8QD
By email: cascroft@racingwelfare.co.uk
Applications will close on 31st August 2022.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
FI&A Committee Member – Charity Audit Expertise
Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.
What will you be doing?
The Finance, Audit & Investment Committee meet three times a year, usually via video-call but occasionally in person. The meetings are currently routinely attended by four trustees, the Chief Executive, the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Finance. The meetings are held to report on and discuss the financial performance of the Racing Welfare group, including £16m of investments, in line with the strategy; review budgets, challenge management and provide recommendations to the main board; provide oversight of the statutory audit; and consider any current issues or challenges facing this area of the charity, provide advice to the main board to help assist with high level decision making.
There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment. Each year, in addition to the three committee meetings we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.
We invite committee members to join the Charity for three years with the option to re-apply every three years for a maximum of nine years.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to add to the expertise that we have on the FI&A committee, through an enthusiastic individual who is looking to develop their own skills and experience and has:
- Experience and expertise in charity audit and statutory compliance, preferably as an audit partner or someone who has held a senior position in an audit firm
- Knowledge of charity governance
- Experience of working with the voluntary sector
Please note, as this post will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.
What difference will you make?
Demand for the Charity’s services is higher than ever. The Charity continues to review, improve and expand a large portfolio of welfare and wellbeing services which make a significant difference to the lives of individuals working in horseracing, their employers, the horse racing industry and in turn, communities and society. You will be part of this team, providing crucial advice to shape the finance strategy ensuring the charity has the funds to continue to deliver its services.
What is in it for you?
You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees on the FI&A Committee. You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there may be opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.
How do you apply?
You can either
- Send a covering letter and CV by either post or email to the addresses detailed below
- Send a short video telling us why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and what you feel you can bring to the role
Application addresses:
By Post: Clare Ascroft, Racing Welfare, 20a Park Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8QD
By email: cascroft@racingwelfare.co.uk
Applications will close on 31st August 2022
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).