Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company with a clear purpose, to set the standard for trusted, customer-driven experiences across global racing and sports betting. Guided by our mission to create experiences that fans love, we combine more than 40 years of Racing Post heritage with bold innovation to deliver the next generation of content, data and digital products.
We operate at the intersection of consumer media and B2B solutions. Our award-winning brands, including Racing Post, Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips, connect millions of fans with trusted insight, analysis and entertainment. Alongside this, our market-leading B2B products power the world’s biggest operators, affiliates and media groups. From our Superfeed content engine and Halo live streaming, to Spotlight iQ’s AI-driven insights and our digital and print betting shop displays, we help partners engage audiences, increase retention and drive sustainable growth.
Retail remains a cornerstone of our success, with Racing Post newspapers and digital shop displays proven to enhance performance in thousands of betting shops worldwide. At the same time, we continue to invest heavily in innovation, from AI-powered content and multilingual translation to fully integrated digital platforms. Our international marketing agency, ICS-digital and ICS-translate, extends our reach even further, delivering localised content and campaigns across more than 80 languages.
With over 400 employees worldwide, Spotlight Sports Group is trusted by leading names in betting, racing and sports media. By combining heritage, technology and expertise, we are powering growth and engagement across global racing and sports betting, today and for the future.
Internal Communications Lead - Transformation (6 Month FTC)
This 6-month fixed-term contract role is for an Internal Communications Lead focusing on transformation initiatives. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between core internal communications and critical change programmes. Key duties include managing transformation communications, delivering company-wide updates, planning events, and advising departments on communication best practices. The role requires exceptional stakeholder management, creative content creation, and strong organisational skills to ensure seamless coordination and clear understanding of change initiatives across the business.
Affiliate Operations Executive
Drive the delivery of affiliate operations for Spotlight Sports Group, focusing on the UK brand, Racing Post. This role requires strong communication and industry knowledge to ensure consistent promotion delivery. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day affiliate execution, liaising with sportsbook partners, coordinating with content and design teams, and performing regular QA of revenue-generating journeys.
Head of Social Media
Lead the B2C Social Media strategy end-to-end, including influencer management and paid amplification. You will manage campaign activity to align with brand positioning and goals, attracting new audiences and engaging current ones. This role involves day-to-day management of the social media function and collaborating with the AV Audience team to create engaging content.
Service Desk Engineer
To provide a professional and proactive B2B and desktop support service to B2B customers and a busy office environment including responsibilities for consumable management, mobile device and asset management, meeting room setup and assistance with Incident Management. This includes the Southbank office and remote support to other offices in the UK and abroad. This role is part of the Spotlight Sports Group Enterprise IT Department which supports a fast paced expanding Tech department and the Spotlight Sports Group business. The team is responsible for supporting the environments used for developing and providing the company’s digital offering through the website and applications as well as newspaper production systems.
Data Analyst
Spotlight Sports Group is seeking a Data Analyst to join their Data Intelligence Unit in London. This hybrid role focuses on generating insights, solving analytical problems, and supporting decision-making across various departments. The ideal candidate will work with complex behavioral data, influence strategy through rigorous analysis, and translate complex datasets into actionable narratives. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive evidence-based decision-making in a dynamic sports media and technology company.
Head of People Operations
Spotlight Sports Group is seeking a Head of People Operations to lead their HR Operations team and drive operational excellence across the employee lifecycle. This role involves shaping people practices, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and improving employee experience through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in employee relations, organizational change, and a deep understanding of UK employment law, with the ability to influence stakeholders and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Paid & Social Media Executive (Sports) - 12 month FTC
This 12-month fixed-term contract role is for a Paid & Social Media Executive (Sports) based in London. The successful candidate will own the execution and performance of organic social content and paid media campaigns across UK/IRE markets, focusing on building a distinctive sports betting brand presence and driving growth. Key responsibilities include managing social content, planning and optimizing paid campaigns, analyzing performance data, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Associate Data Analyst
Spotlight Sports Group is seeking an Associate Data Analyst for an entry-level, hybrid role in London. This position is perfect for a numerically strong graduate eager to build a career in data analytics. You will support insight delivery across various teams by learning to query data, produce insights, and measure impact. The role offers significant learning opportunities in SQL, Python, and experimentation frameworks.
Campaign Executive
The Campaign Executive will be responsible for managing campaigns across the business, aligning marketing efforts and collaborating with commercial and editorial teams. This role focuses on driving new customer acquisition and betting conversion through various marketing channels. It offers a great opportunity to develop skills in CRM, campaigns, affiliate operations, social media, and video production, with exposure to different marketing departments.
Social Media Executive
Spotlight Sports Group is seeking a Social Media Executive to enhance their social media presence for The Racing Post. This role involves creating engaging, platform-specific content, managing social channels across key platforms, and delivering live coverage of events. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of social media trends, excellent writing skills, and a genuine interest in horse racing or sports journalism.
Financial Operations Manager
Spotlight Sports Group is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to oversee their Accounts Receivable function and provide oversight to the transactional finance team. This role involves managing aged debt, leading a team of Finance Assistants, and ensuring robust credit risk management and a high-standard billing cycle. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in AR/Credit Control, strong communication skills, and experience with ERP systems, with opportunities for process improvement and team development.
Senior Data Analyst
Spotlight Sports Group is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to lead their analytics function within the Data Intelligence Unit. This player-coach role involves operational leadership, hands-on analysis, and people management. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the analyst team, ensuring high-impact commercial insights and driving analytical rigour. The ideal candidate will possess advanced SQL and Python skills, experience with behavioral data, and a proven ability to influence business decisions.
Senior Campaigns Executive
The Senior Campaigns Executive will strategise, onboard, and manage external partnerships to drive brand proposition and enhance customer experiences. This role involves bringing communications and marketing activity to life to meet brand and commercial objectives, including raising brand awareness and driving new customer acquisition. The executive will support various marketing teams and own the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of third-party partnership campaigns across Racing Post marketing channels. Key responsibilities include acting as the primary point of contact for partners, translating briefs into compelling campaigns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless integration and flawless execution.
Sub-editor (freelance)
Spotlight Sports Group is seeking a freelance Sub-editor to join their digital team. This role involves sub-editing and proof-reading racing and tipping content for the Racing Post digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong presentation. The sub-editor will optimize stories for engagement, work with editors and reporters, and maintain editorial standards. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of horseracing and betting, excellent written English, and attention to detail.