Description:

The Club:
Weston-super-Mare Golf Club is a long-established members' golf club regarded by many as one of Somerset’s premier links courses. Founded in 1892, it was originally designed by the famous architect of the time, Mr. Tom Dunne, and subsequently modernized in 1922 by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, co-designer of Augusta National. The course occupies an enviable position at the mouth of the Severn Estuary, with some holes offering spectacular views across the estuary towards Wales.

The Role:
The Club is seeking to recruit an experienced, dynamic, and enthusiastic General Manager to work at the club alongside the Club’s Management Committee. This pivotal role within The Club will be responsible for providing the highest standards of service to the Club membership, visitors, and guests. The successful candidate will be key in delivering The Club’s future operational, financial, and strategic objectives and will be expected to motivate, lead, and inspire staff.

Reporting to the Management Committee and working to goals set out in a business plan, the General Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of The Club. Additionally, they will be responsible for liaising with the Management Committee, sub-committees, and other volunteer postholders, who specialize in specific disciplines, such as finance and marketing.

The General Manager will have the following posts: Head Greenkeeper, Club Professional, Administrative Staff, Clubhouse personal, including a Cheff and bar stewards reporting to them directly.

The Candidate:
The successful candidate will have great all-round management skills and be capable in both operational and project management. In this diverse role, they will be able to manage hospitality through to infrastructure projects on the course. They will have a demonstrable track record of management and leadership, and preferably a good understanding of the expectations and traditions of a members' club.

They will have commercial judgment with experience of developing revenue streams while managing costs, supported by a sound understanding of budgeting and finance.

They will act as the first point of contact for members, visitors, and permanent staff, ensuring that everyone who works for or visits The Club has the most positive experience possible and that The Club’s reputation is enhanced at every opportunity.

Essential Criteria:
✔ Leading and motivating multi-disciplined teams
✔ Experience of setting staff objectives and conducting annual appraisals
✔ Good communicator – both verbal and written
✔ Sound financial and commercial acumen
✔ Experience of business development and growing revenue streams
✔ Good IT skills – MS Office applications
✔ Working knowledge of licensing law, employment law, health and safety legislation, and risk management

Desirable Criteria:
✔ An appreciation of golf and the expectations/traditions of a members' club
✔ An appreciation and understanding of Social Media
✔ A willingness to undertake skills and industry training to maintain skills at the highest level – supported by The Club
✔ A willingness to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the position
✔ Member of the GCMA
✔ Sound knowledge of the Rules of Golf and the World Handicap System
✔ Some knowledge of accounting and the use of Xero accounting software
✔ Negotiation – demonstrating communication, persuasion, planning, strategizing, and cooperation to achieve desired outcomes
✔ Flexibility – the ability to quickly adapt to new circumstances as they arise

Remuneration:
The Club is seeking to achieve the business plan goals, and a competitive salary will reflect success.

Application Process:
Candidates should provide a covering letter showing how they meet The Club’s requirements, along with an up-to-date CV. Candidates should include their present remuneration based on the year 2024.

Please respond to: committee@westonsupermaregolfclub.com

Closing Date: Friday, 20th December 2024