Description:
The British Horseracing Authority is the single governing and regulatory body for British Horseracing which ensures the continuing integrity and successful development of the sport. It is the BHA's role to act for and on behalf of the whole sport, ensuring the highest standards for the sport and participants, on and away from the racecourse. Our vision is simple: to build a brighter future for our sport, our horses and our people.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a half time (100 days) Clerk of Scales to be based within the West Midlands region.
The core function of this essential role is to run and manage the weighing room with responsibility for the weighing out and back in of riders, guaranteeing the integrity of racing by understanding in detail race conditions, overseeing the Drug Control processes for jockeys as well as having a knowledge of the rules of racing and instructions concerning all weighing room procedures.
The Weighing Room is a busy environment and therefore successful applicants will need to be capable of multitasking, communicating with riders, trainers, owners, race day officials and members of the public. This role requires personal integrity, strong communication skills with the need to be diplomatic, tactful and controlled in difficult situations. A knowledge of racing and competent computer skills are essential.
The successful applicant will have strong work ethic, be proactive, positive and have an energetic attitude towards new challenges and opportunities. The role requires an independent person who has no direct conflicts of interest with participants although other interests will need to be declared and managed accordingly.
Given the nature of the role a full valid driving license is required (preferably clean) and a willingness to travel, including some overnight stays. The role also requires work outside the normal working day including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
If you currently live out of the geographical area for this role, please indicate on your application if you are willing to relocate.
Culturally, we take pride in the way we work and what we achieve. We are committed to advancing the work of equality, diversity and inclusion and we want to attract the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society.
** Please ensure you complete the introductory training module for Clerk of the Scales here.
Equal opportunities
We acknowledge that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success and we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. People with disabilities or from ethnically diverse communities are currently underrepresented in the organisation and therefore we welcome these candidates to apply.
For more information, please see the job description here.
Application:
Please apply by completing this Application Form here, only candidates who have applied via the form will be considered.
Our applications are anonymised in-line with our D&I initiatives and supporting documents are only provided to recruiting managers at interview stage.
The closing date for applications is 28 January 2026.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@britishhorseracing.com to provide further details
