Royal Ascot 2025 Betting Assistants

Information for returners (who worked as a Betting Assistant at Ascot in 2024) is at the end of this page.

Information for New Staff
Update - 28/03/25: Due to popular demand, all our spaces for new staff are now taken due to limited number of spaces available on selection days. For those who have already been offered an interview, we'll be in touch to discuss your availability and you'll be placed on the waitlist(s) for the selection days(s) you're available for. New applications are unlikely to be accepted for this year's Royal Ascot.

About the event
There is no event in the social calendar quite as revered as Royal Ascot. After all, it’s reserved for the best; the best in racing, the best in hospitality – and, of course, the best in style. This is racing at its most exquisite. Nothing more, nothing less. And you’re invited!

Job description
We are looking for motivated and professional individuals to join the Bet with Ascot team at this year’s Royal Ascot, one of the world’s most prestigious events. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience while working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, ensuring spectators have an exceptional race day experience.

Candidates must be confident, organised and comfortable working in a horse racing environment, where you will be handling bets, interacting with guests, and creating a fun, engaging experience for racegoers throughout the event.

You must be available for all five days of Royal Ascot (approx. 45 hours) and attend a selection day prior to the event (details below). 

If you thrive in dynamic settings and want to be part of an iconic sporting occasion, we’d love to hear from you!

The details
When is it? Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 June 2025 (+ 1 selection day in April/May - see below)
What are the shift times? Full day - exact timings TBA
Where is it? Ascot Racecourse, High Street, Ascot, SL5 7JX
What will I be paid? £13.69 per hour (new pay rate) + £13.69 per day to contribute towards travel expenses, paid within 2 weeks + individual staff keep 100% of tips

Other information

Is there good public transport links? Yes. The site is well-connected by buses and a short walk from Ascot train station.

Is there bike parking? There's on-street cycle parking available.

Is there car parking? Yes, there's free onsite parking for staff for selection days and live days. 

Are meals provided? Yes, lunch is provided.

Is this role open to anyone? Yes, but there is a rigorous selection process managed by Bet With Ascot which you must take part in prior to working the live event. You should be available to work all 5 days - if you know you can only commit to certain days, please let us know this in your interview.

Is uniform provided? Yes, once you've passed the in-person selection day (see below) you'll be asked for your uniform sizes. You'll need to collect your uniform from Ascot within a specific time window - this will be several weeks before your first shift.

Do I need to bring anything with me? Check back soon for this information.

Do I need to have specific experience to apply? No.

Is there training that needs to be done beforehand? Yes. You'll need to attend an in-person selection and training day. This will be an opportunity to learn about the role and orientate yourself with the site, but it is ultimately a selection day for the Bet with Ascot team to shortlist staff who they'd like to work at Royal Ascot. Not everyone who attends the selection day will work at Royal Ascot.

There are several selection days to choose from, and we'll ask you for your preference at your interview. Each day will be paid at £13.69 per hour + an additional hour to contribute towards travel expenses. You only need to attend one selection day.

*When a session is full, new applicants will be placed on a waitlist and will be contacted if a space becomes available. If you have a preference of a session which is full, we'll look to put you onto any other session and then move you across if there's a cancellation. If you can no longer attend your session, please let us know ASAP. If there's a cancellation and no one on the waitlist, we'll contact candidates booked onto later sessions to take these spaces. Statuses last updated 03/03/25.

Following successful completion of the in-person selection & training day, you'll need to complete a 1 hour online training session. This can be done from home whenever you choose and will be paid at £13.69 for the hour.

Is accommodation provided? No.

Is travel reimbursed? Yes, an additional £13.69 will be added to your pay per day to cover expenses.

Information for Returners (ONLY applicable to staff who worked at Royal Ascot with EP in 2024!)
To be eligible, you must have worked with us as a Betting Assistant at Royal Ascot 2024. A paid in-person refresher day must be completed by all returning staff. Information on the refresher day will be shared soon for those who register their interest.

There are 2 shift arrangements which staff can apply for,

• Full event (Tuesday - Saturday)
• Long weekend (Thursday - Saturday only)

Invitations to apply, refresher day information and event-day information will be sent via email in mid January. Please direct any questions to hello@weareeventpeople.co.uk with Royal Ascot 2025 as the subject.