Job Description
About Us:
Established in 1901, The PGA’s mission is to improve the personal and professional lives of its’ Members through its’ strategic principles of providing world class services, influencing and delivering through its Members and delivering exceptional prestige standards. As part of the benefits of Membership, we provide playing opportunities for our Members through a comprehensive schedule of regional and national tournament events, which are delivered globally.
About our People and our Culture:
Our values of being professional, respectful, supportive and acting with integrity are reflected in our people and are at the heart of all we do. Our traditions and heritage are important as we embrace new and progressive ways of working. Many of our roles offer some flexibility and we offer hybrid working across many of our Departments. This role will be remotely based when not present at Tournaments.
What We Offer:
Up to 25+ days annual leave plus bank/public holidays and a holiday purchase scheme; Pension Scheme with a 5% Employer Contribution. After a qualifying period access to our Private Medical Insurance, Group Income Protection Scheme, Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay Schemes; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for your mental, financial and physical wellbeing; Access to tailored learning opportunities though our bespoke platform; and a discount scheme offering savings on shopping, leisure and dining.
The Role:
This role interacts with our Members extensively, providing administrative support to the Tournment Manager and our tournament staff in the day to day operations of running tournaments including:
• Being responsible for overall event administration including the day-to-day set up and use of Tournament Management software (Blue Golf), auditing the set up of events within Blue Golf and providing technical support.
• Ensuring all pre-event administration deadlines are set up and met including closing dates, reminders, approvals, processing entry-fees and publication of starting times.
• Coordinating the dispatch of incoming and outgoing correspondence for the department.
• Responsibility for the security and storage of confidential, personal, and sensitive information/cheque payments.
• Compiling tracked entry reports against pre-determined targets and coordinating pre-planned measures of promotion to meet or exceed targets.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of entries/reconciliation of fees with PGA Accounts.
• Overall administration of Tournament Regulations in relation to fines withdrawal fees and provision of Membership information. Ensuring the timely production of prize fund schedules.
• Tracking the use of SMS facilities through Blue Golf and ensure standardised and appropriate use of this facility.
• Responsible for Blue Golf preparation, competitor approval, accounts, and invoicing.
• Coordinating accurate and relevant statistics relating to tournaments..
• Assisting PGA staff in the field at any PGA administered event.
• Minute taking and circulating minutes/prepare/circulate agendas.
Role Requirements: Education/Qualifications/Key Competences/Personal Profile:
• Excellent IT/admin skills including Microsoft Office
• GCSE or equivalent in English and mathematics to demonstrate a good level of numeracy and literacy
• Experience in database management (Blue Golf), Minute taking and a knowledge of the game of golf are advantageous
• Ability to work as an individual or in a team
• Flexibility and excellent organisational skills
• Able to plan and prioritise work against strict deadlines
• Focused with a good attention to detail and a proactive attitude to problem solving
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
Whilst this is a permanent, full time role (35 hours/week) with the core hours of the business being 9 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday, occasional weekend, evening and/or bank holiday working is essential to fulfil this role. Being able to travel (occasionally internationally) whilst spending some time away from home is a must
How to apply
1. Request a job description from jennifer.hewison@pga.org.uk – the job description will provide you with further details about the role. 2. Send your CV with a cover letter that very clearly details how you meet the role requirements listed above and those within the job description to jennifer.hewison@pga.org.uk. Your covering letter is an important part of the application process and provides you with an opportunity to set yourself apart from other applicants. Deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 24 February 2023. If you need any adjustments or additional support with your application, please let us know.