Brant Dunshea will leave Harness Racing Victoria to become head of raceday operations for the British Horseracing Authority.

Dunshea takes the newly-created role after previously acting as chief operating officer for HRV where he has also held roles as general manager of integrity, chairman of stewards and senior stipendiary steward over a period of 20 years.

Reporting to director of raceday operations and regulation Jamie Stier, Dunshea will be responsible for the management of the raceday operations teams.

These include starters, clerks of the scales and judges, and equine welfare integrity officers.

"The head of raceday operations role is a new position which arose from a review of the strategic direction and management of the raceday operations area of the business," Stier said.

"The role will provide strategic support to the senior management team and promote continuous improvement within both the raceday and racecourse teams, setting out a clear vision for the future delivery of raceday operations in British racing."