Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with first-class organisational skills and a sound understanding of golf operations within a private member club. It would particularly suit someone aspiring towards a career in golf management or the wider golf industry.

Murrayfield Golf Club is a forward-thinking private member club, uniquely located in the heart of Edinburgh. The club has been growing for a number of years now and as it continues to plan for the future, an exciting opportunity has arisen as we look to appoint a Golf Operations Coordinator.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Ownership of running the club’s large fixture list of member and open competitions which involves the set-up and 360 degree management of these within our club management software
- Coordinating open competitions, annual club matches and external golf events hosted at MGC
- Outwith fixtures and competitions, to build extensive knowledge of the club’s wider golf operation, streamlining and improving where appropriate
- Being an outstanding club ambassador for visiting groups, looking after visitors from initial enquiry right through to their ‘on the day’ experience
- Delivering high standards and have a continuous improvement mentality with regard to the golf experience of members, guests and visitors
- Creating appropriate content for social media
- Relationship building with members and being the ‘go to’ individual on golf operations matters within the club

What will put me at an advantage for this role?:

- Golf industry qualifications (CMAE, GCMA, PGA)
- Already be connected with or working within the golf industry and a competent understanding of the game at all levels
- An understanding of WHS and Intelligent Golf software administration, the more comprehensive the better
- A desire to progress in golf club management

The skills & personality we seek:

- Enthusiasm, drive and a positive attitude
- A good planner, well organised
- Good communication ability, verbally and written
- An understanding of how to use social media channels to your advantage
- Internal desire to self-learn

Location:

The role reports to the General Manager and is based at the Club with some weekend work required particularly during the main golf season

Salary and benefits

- Salary £24-£28k depending on qualifications, skills and experience
6-monthly bonus
- Enhanced pension contribution matching scheme.
- Courtesy staff golf membership plus member discounts.
- Ongoing investment in your personal development (see below)

Your personal development:

In this role, you will become the subject matter expert in how Murrayfield run their golf operations and will help to shape their future development. In addition, you will have exposure to other parts of club operations to widen your knowledge. The club will also invest in management training for you via one of the industry body training pathways

How to apply:

Please prepare a thoughtful cover letter, clearly articulating your reasons for applying and why you wish to develop your career with the team at Murrayfield Golf Club. Please email, along with a current CV, to Laura Hamilton, Club Services Manager at  mgcadmin@murrayfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Early applications are encouraged, closing date is Monday 25 August.