Job Description
Salary £20,000 – £25,000 per annum (plus expenses)
Due to the size of the county we are looking to appoint a second officer, driving the delivery of the ‘More Players’, ‘More Members’ and ‘Stronger Clubs’ elements of the Yorkshire County Action Plan up to 31st March 2017, in line with ‘Raising Our Game’ – The Strategic Plan for England Golf 2014-2017.
To help support the Yorkshire Golf Development Group’s objectives (made up of the Men’s Union, Ladies Association and PGA) we require a County Development Officer to join our progressive team, on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2017. This position is externally funded and, subject to performance, may be extended beyond this period.
We are seeking candidates, ideally, with a sports related diploma, sports development experience, a good knowledge of golf and of the golf club environment. The skills required include the ability to work autonomously, with written, verbal and IT communication skills, be highly motivated and have the ability to work with golf club staff and committees, professionals and volunteers.
Prior work experience in a golf club environment and/or programme delivery is desirable but not essential.
The position is home based. In addition the successful candidate will be required to travel as necessary to meetings (valid driving licence & car owner is essential). The post-holder will be entitled to travel and other expenses.
The post is full-time and will require evenings/weekends work if necessary.
England Golf is committed to Equal Opportunities.
For further information and to apply please visit our website www.englandgolf.org/vacancies, complete and return the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to Richard Brown, Regional Manager on r.brown@englandgolf.org
Postal applications should be sent to:
Richard Brown
15 Maiden Greve
Malton
North Yorkshire
YO17 7BE
Closing date for applications: Friday 29th May 2015
Interviews to take place on: Friday 12th June 2015
Preferred start date: 6th July 2015 – negotiable