Getting into equestrian jobs and careers in racing: PODCAST

Want to find out more about careers in racing and equestrian jobs? Watch the ‘Race to your Career’ podcast series!

Michelle is the careers marketing and recruitment manager at BHA (British Horseracing Authority). She promotes job and training opportunities in the industry so she’s an expert on the kind of careers you can get into in horse racing.

Sean is a careers marketing and recruitment assistant and his area of expertise is the range of pathways there are to get into horse racing and showcasing why it’s a great industry to work in.

In this episode, you can listen to them discuss the wide range of opportunities and entry routes into the industry and careers in racing. You can listen by playing the video below 👇

So, what is Careers in Racing?

Careers in Racing is a BHA brand that aims to share everything you need to know about horse racing careers. It’s your one stop shop to find more information about starting a career in racing.

What career options do I have in horse racing?

Sean and Michelle discuss the ways you can get into the industry, and ways to get qualifications too. Whether you’re new to work or want a change of career, there are many different routes, including:

  • The BHA Development Programme
  • The Racing Media Academy
  • Step On Track Programme
  • Racing Schools
  • Apprenticeships

By listening to this podcast episode, you can discover what each of these training and work opportunities include.

Top tips to stand out when applying for jobs

Work experience is something that employers look for – it doesn’t have to be in horse racing, but it shows you have skills that you can continue to grow and develop. BHA can help you get work experience too!

Networking and reaching out helps a lot. Don’t be afraid to get into contact, even by sending an email, and show that you have the passion to get involved.

Do I have misconceptions about horse racing careers?

The horseracing industry isn’t all about jockeys and riding horses. There are many careers you can do in this industry. If you want to work in sales, marketing, IT or HR, or with social media and content creation, you can find an interesting opportunity.

And whichever role you choose, there’s a clear progression route. You’ll always be looking towards the future and at the possibilities you can work towards in your chosen career. Michelle and Sean talk about how they started out in their horse racing career and the opportunities they had to get to where they are today.

Getting started in horse racing jobs

Whether you love horses and can’t wait to get a job that allows you to work with them, or whether you’re completely new to the sport and would prefer a role in marketing, HR, and even IT that isn’t a hands-on role, this episode is a great starting point for your career journey.

You can also visit the Careers in Racing hub to find out more about the opportunities on offer.

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