Programme Manager - Careers in Golf

England Golf; Woodhall Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf organization in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Careers in Golf initiative. This role involves coordinating projects with various stakeholders, raising awareness of career opportunities, and organizing events to inspire diverse communities. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a passion for sport and education, making a significant impact on the future of golf careers.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, creative approach to delivering initiatives.
• Passion for sport and education, knowledge of golf is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Careers in Golf project.
• Work with schools, universities, and community groups to raise awareness.
• Organise inclusive and interactive events and workshops.
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with golf industry stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Creativity

Job description

Help us shape the future of golf and open doors for everyone. Careers in Golf is an industry-wide initiative funded by the Golf Forum, a collaboration of 12 leading organisations across the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to showcase the diverse career opportunities within the golf industry and ensure they are accessible to all communities.

Working for England Golf, we are looking for a Project Manager who is passionate about creating opportunities, building relationships, and delivering impactful projects. This is a unique chance to make a difference by promoting careers in golf through events, education, and engagement.

You Will

• Lead and coordinate the Careers in Golf project, on behalf of England Golf, working collaboratively with the Golf Forum across the UK & Ireland.
• Work with schools, universities, and community groups to raise awareness of golf careers.
• Organise inclusive and interactive events and workshops that inspire people from all backgrounds.
• Provide regular progress reports to the People Director, steering committee and to the Golf Forum.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders across the golf industry.

We're Looking For Someone With

• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, creative approach to delivering initiatives.
• Passion for sport and education, knowledge of golf is helpful but not essential.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. If you have the skills and enthusiasm for this role, we want to hear from you.

You’ll work alongside organisations such as England Golf, The R&A, The PGA, Golf Ireland, Ladies European Tour, and more, driving an initiative that promotes diversity and inclusion in golf careers.

You can download the full role description from the link on this page. To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV (in one document) explaining why you're the right fit and what excites you about promoting careers in golf.