Press Officer - Fixed Term Contract (Mat Cover)

Overlooking the South Downs, Goodwood Racecourse is known for top-tier racing and is considered by many to be the most beautiful racecourse in the world. We host 19 days of racing each year, including the highlight of the British flat racing season: Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar. With almost 225 years of racing history, the racecourse is well-established with sporting press, while there is an opportunity to broaden awareness to the lifestyle sector.

The Press Officer will be responsible for assisting in the year-round promotion of Goodwood’s headline events, focusing primarily on Goodwood Racecourse. Through national, international and specialist press and media, the Press Officer will support the delivery of all revenue targets in a creative way.

Please note, this is a fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. 

What you’ll need:

• A proven track record for securing quality coverage;
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle workloads;
• A sense of fun and passion for media relations

• Free gym/health club membership
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Free tickets after 3 months to all of our events including horseracing, Festival of Speed & Revival
• An exceptional calendar of social events to be enjoyed throughout the year
• A beautifully unique environment and amazing team