General Manager

YesGolfing; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Murrayfield Golf Club in Edinburgh invites an experienced General Manager to lead all aspects of club operations, staff development and member experience.

Working within a governance framework, the GM will shape the club's future direction, foster a positive culture, and ensure high service standards for a diverse membership.

The role requires a proven track record in managing a service-based organisation and an understanding of private members clubs.

Qualifications

• Proven record in effectively managing a service-based organisation.
• Thorough understanding of the operational and governance demands of a private members golf club.
• Outgoing personality to positively influence the performance of others.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a positive club culture
• Leading & developing the whole team
• Overseeing day-to-day operations across the whole club

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Operations management

Customer service excellence

Governance understanding

People management

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations across the club, developing and supporting staff, maintaining a positive club culture, and ensuring a high standard of service and member experience. Working within the club's governance structure, the General Manager will also play a key role in shaping its future direction.

Location:Murrayfield Golf Club, 43 Murrayfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 6EU

Description:

General Manager, Murrayfield Golf Club

Murrayfield Golf Club - a forward-looking private members' club located just five minutes from Edinburgh city centre

Established in 1896 as an inclusive club for both men and women, it seamlessly blends a rich heritage with an enviable urban location. The 18-hole parkland/heathland course offers panoramic views across Scotland's capital, complemented by a vibrant clubhouse, full practice facilities, a popular club shop and first-class PGA coaching services.

With a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and a diverse membership of over 1,500, Murrayfield presents an exciting opportunity for an incoming General Manager to lead a club where tradition, member experience and forward-thinking vision meet.

Following the retirement of the current GM, the club is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead all aspects of club operations and lead its long-term strategic development. The new General Manager’s key responsibilities will include:

• Fostering a positive club culture
• Leading & developing the whole team
• Overseeing day-to-day operations across the whole club

The General Manager will operate within a supportive governance structure and be central to influencing the future direction and development at the club.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th November 2026, midday

with interviews to take place on Monday 30th November

In order to meet these challenges, the successful candidate must demonstrate:

• A proven record in effectively managing a service-based organisation
• A thorough understanding of the operational and governance demands of a private members golf club
• An outgoing personality to positively influence the performance of others

An attractive package commensurate with experience is on offer to the successful candidate.

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