Weatherbys has been at the heart of British horse racing since 1770, a family-run business with a reputation built on trust, precision, and a genuine passion for the sport. We're proud of our heritage, but what makes us truly special is our people. If you're looking for a place where your contribution is valued and your career is supported, we'd love to hear from you.
CONTRACT | Permanent, Full-Time
HOURS | Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
LOCATION | Wellingborough, Office-based/hybrid
About the Role
This is a senior, hands-on role leading communications and marketing at Weatherbys, an eighth-generation family company trusted by the racing and breeding worlds for more than two centuries. You will be responsible for how we present ourselves to industry partners, owners, breeders, trainers and the wider bloodstock community - across our services, our publications and our reputation.
You will own external communications and PR, hold and grow Weatherbys' relationships across the racing and bloodstock industry, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on how and when we speak. Alongside this you will own the Weatherbys brand and our marketing campaigns across our services and publications, supported by a small team. The role suits someone who can set direction and also deliver - equally happy shaping a strategy, writing the comms and creating the campaigns that support it.
You will also be accountable for the planning, messaging and performance behind it all -making sure every activity is tied to clear commercial objectives, protects our reputation, and delivers results we can measure.
Key Responsibilities
COMMUNICATIONS AND PR
• Lead external communications including press releases, announcements, thought leadership and media relations.
• Build and maintain relationships with racing and bloodstock trade media, as well as relevant national outlets.
• Own the press office function, acting as the first point of contact for media enquiries and coordinating timely, accurate responses.
• Handle communications around significant industry events and announcements, working accurately and discreetly on sensitive matters.
• Advise leadership on positioning, issues management and reputation.
INDUSTRY AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
• Build and hold trusted relationships on Weatherbys' behalf with industry bodies, regulators, sales companies, studs and commercial partners.
• Map and manage stakeholder relationships across the racing and breeding industries, ensuring consistent messaging and a single, coordinated Weatherbys voice.
• Deepen engagement with owners, breeders,trainers and bloodstock professionals through targeted, relevantcommunications.
• Work with colleagues across the business to anticipate stakeholder concerns and shape how change and new services are communicated.
• Represent Weatherbys at industry events, sales and racing fixtures as required.
• Use customer insight and data to sharpen messaging and improve how we reach and serve our audiences.
BRAND AND STRATEGY
• Develop and deliver the communications and marketing strategy, aligned to commercial, service and reputational objectives.
• Manage the Weatherbys brand across our services and publications, ensuring consistency in tone, identity and visual standards.
MARKETING AND CAMPAIGNS
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns supporting our services and publications - from registration and membership products to our portfolio of leading Bloodstock titles.
• Run digital channels including the website, email marketing and social media, with a focus on engaging owners and breeders and supporting commercial goals.
• Oversee content production across written, visual and digital formats, ensuring it is on-brand and fit for a knowledgeable, specialist audience.
INTERNAL AND OPERATIONAL
• Support internal and leadership communicationswithin the business.
• Line-manage and develop a small team ,prioritising workload across communications and marketing activity.
• Manage external agencies, freelancers and suppliers, including budgets and performance.
• Track, measure and report on the impact of communications and marketing activity.
Benefits
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• +1 day holiday per year of service (up to 28 days)
• Employee perks & discount platform
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employer matched contributory pension scheme
• Subsidised corporate gym membership
• Annual company race days
• Regular eyesight tests
• Free on-site parking
Application Deadline: 10th September, 2026
Interviews: W/C 21st Sept, 2026
Weatherbys upholds the principles of equality and diversity and actively promotes opportunity for all employees, both current and prospective.
