Track Manager

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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.

Role Purpose And Key Responsibilities

To manage the track for the Stadium to maintain the effective delivery of the greyhound racing product whilst providing a safe environment for colleagues, customers and contractors by ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations, as well as compliance with other statutory legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the day to day management of the track operations;
• To liaise with external contractors when needed, ensuring they follow company procedures and are aware of and comply with the relevant safety information;
• Liaise and develop good working relationships with the Stadia Safety & Compliance Officer, Stadia Health and Safety Manager and other Stadia management, to ensure their track needs are managed;
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise;
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal resources, e.g. the H&S and Property teams, to ensure appropriate processes and procedures are in place and adhered to;
• To ensure the racing surface is safe for the running of greyhounds at all times and is presented in line with requests from the Racing Manager;
• Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve the most cost effective solution;
• Manage direct reports and provide coaching, objectives and goal setting, performance management and other people policies as required from time to time; ensure they are motivated, productive and fully compliant with all regulations, legislation and team values and behaviours;
• To have overall responsibility for the recruitment, induction, training, development and management of all track staff;
• Implement all track activity within budgeted expenditure.
  

Health, Safety And Compliance Responsibilities

• To be responsible for ensuring that all track and facilities staff are aware of the Work Instruction Notices that are associated with their role and ensure that they have adequate training in those areas;
• Ensure the Stadium complies with H&S requirements and legislation and escalate concerns when required;
• Ensure the facilities assets are registered and maintained in line with appropriate H&S and legislative requirements;
• Ensures all works are completed by the appropriate ‘safe’ or appointed contractor;
• To carry out role of Duty Manager if requested by Stadia Manager;
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and best practice. Provide regular updates to Stadia Management on all new or amended Health and Safety legislation associated with construction and facilities related issues;
• In conjunction with the Safety & Compliance Officer, be responsible for a programme of internal monitoring and audit of all related Safety and Compliance obligations within the Property department, providing associated compliance reports. Monitoring key maintenance PPM requirements required to comply with the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992;
• Liaise closely with the Companies Stadia Safety Manager on significant risks that affect the wider Stadia business.
  

Valid Certificates In The Following Areas

Qualifications and Training Requirements:

• Fire marshal/fire warden
• Tractor driving
• Working at height
• Manual handling
  

GBGB License holder

Specialist Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of Microsoft programmes and packages including Excel and Work
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and in a similar environment
• Knowledge of working with greyhounds
• Full UK Driving License
  

We’re Entain. Our vision is to be the world leader in sports betting and gaming entertainment by creating the most exciting and trusted experiences for our customers, revolutionising the space as we go. We’re specialists in safer gambling and the company that is at the forefront of responsibility.

Combining technology and entertainment to build products that push the boundaries, Entain is home to a global family of more than 25 well-known brands - names such as bwin, Ladbrokes, Coral, Gala, Betdaq, and many more. With a focus on sustainability and growth, we will transform our sector for our players, for ourselves and for the good 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, all for the good of entertainment.