Job Introduction
Join the Excitement at Royal Ascot – Become a Steward!
Experience the Thrill of One of the UK’s Most Prestigious Events!
Are you looking for an exciting and dynamic role where you can be part of one of the most glamorous and high-profile events in the world? Royal Ascot is the highlight of the UK’s racing calendar, attracting royalty, celebrities, and thousands of racegoers each year. This is your opportunity to be part of the action!
The Benefits:
A competitive hourly pay rate which is paid monthly.
Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period.
Health and Wellbeing Plans.
Wagestream - financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages.
Fizz Benefits – discounts, rewards, and benefits, helping you save money every day.
Employee Assistance Program.
Refer a Friend Scheme.
Full induction, ongoing training and career development.
The Role
Carlisle Support Services is the chosen supplier of event staff at Ascot Racecourse and we are currently recruiting Event Stewards from the surrounding areas for the upcoming racing season and other race events all year round at the racecourse.
Ascot racecourse is renowned as the home of racing and hosts 26 race days each year including the famous Royal Ascot plus many corporate events.
We are looking for smart, reliable Event Safety Stewards with good communication skills to help us provide a professional, efficient and safe service for our client at the racecourse. Working at the racecourse is a fun and lively affair with a variety of interesting roles and we are looking to build our team to support race day operations.
If this sounds like it’s for you and you are willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you to succeed.
As a Steward at Royal Ascot, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all guests. Your duties will include:
- Providing excellent customer service to racegoers.
- Assisting with crowd management and event security
- Giving directions and ensuring a smooth flow of attendees.
- Supporting the team with any safety or emergency procedures.
If you are excited for a new opportunity and would like to join our team, you will need to be available for 80% of the fixture dates below:
- Royal Ascot – Tuesday 17 June 2025
- Royal Ascot – Wednesday 18 June 2025
- Royal Ascot – Thursday 19 June 2025
- Royal Ascot – Friday 20 June 2025
- Royal Ascot – Saturday 21 June 2025
Our recruitment process is streamlined and accessible to all. Upon review of your application, you will be invited to attend an assessment session. If successful you will be invited to further training and onboarding to the Carlisle Support Services team.
Is this you?
Completed school age education or training.
Reliable, punctual, flexible and smart in appearance.
Friendly, approachable and always professional .
Enthusiastic and motivated to do a great job.
Ideally previous experience in an events environment or customer service role.
Able to interact with clients and customers in a positive manner.
NVQ2 in Spectator Safety or willingness to work towards the qualification (desirable).
Willing to work at other Carlisle Events venues across the region.
Successful candidates will need to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. This could include passport, driving licence, utility bill dated in the last 3 months, HMRC letter, original bank statement, original payslip, birth certificate or a valid share code.
This is us
Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ExCel London, Southbank Centre, Cheltenham Racecourse, BBC Studioworks, Royal Hospital Chelsea and many more.
Carlisle currently employs over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security, cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.
Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development and promotion. In all situations, people will be judged solely on merit or ability.
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