Regional Development Officer – Midlands; Maternity Cover

JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Midlands Maternity Cover)

REPORT TO: Head of Development

SALARY: Circa £27k plus car cash allowance

BENEFITS

SUMMARY:

Monthly car cash allowance contribution (£450), enhanced company pension scheme, BUPA Health Cover, flexible working arrangements, Income Protection Insurance, Foot Joy uniform, attendance at Professional Tour events, Training and Development

HOLIDAYS: 20 days plus bank holidays and additional discretionary days at Christmas

HOURS: The length of a normal working week will be 40 hours. Additional hours may be required at certain times in the year to help with specific projects or events

PLACE OF WORK: Flexible working from home. The working base will be agreed with the Head of Development, but it must be a logical location within the region

PERIOD: 12 months (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027)

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Our vision is that every young person can play & enjoy golf, strengthening their mental wellbeing.

The Golf Foundation is a registered charity with a mission to provide young people with a fun & inclusive introduction to golf, the opportunity to play regularly and develop lifelong skills. We believe that the sport of golf provides a strong set of core values and an excellent platform for teaching young people transferable life skills.

Mental toughness tools, which are positively linked to overall wellbeing, are built into the design of all our resources and activities. A core ambition is to help open up the sport to a wide range of priority groups, encouraging a diverse range of young people to experience and take up the sport, building their skills and resilience in the process.

We deliver adapted programmes in schools, community groups and golf clubs, introducing young people to golf in their own environment and helping clubs to welcome them into a sport for life. Our headline initiative in schools, Unleash Your Drive, teaches mental toughness skills through golf and is driven by our inspirational President, Nick Dougherty. Our popular club beginners competition, Golf Sixes League, is now played in over 600 golf clubs across GB&I and has introduced over 35,000 youngsters to the fun of playing on a golf course.

We are a small and friendly organisation driven by our belief in making the introduction of golf to young people FUN, inclusive, inspiring, innovative and enriching. We welcome diversity of thought and background to help us achieve our objectives. We are looking for someone who believes in the power of sport and physical activity to help make a difference to young people’s lives, and can help bring our values alive, inspiring the next generation to enjoy the many benefits of golf.

THE ROLE

JOB PURPOSE

The Regional Development Officer is responsible for driving the delivery of the Golf Foundation’s programmes and initiatives across a designated region. This role focuses on increasing participation in golf among young people through schools, communities, and clubs, with a particular emphasis on inclusion, personal development, and long‑term engagement in the sport.

Working collaboratively with PGA Coaches, golf clubs, schools, youth organisations, and strategic partners such as England Golf, School Games Organisers, and Street Games, the officer will lead the implementation of key programmes including Unleash Your Drive, Golf Sixes League and Junior Hubs in the Midlands covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire. The role involves supporting training, events, and development planning to ensure golf is accessible, enjoyable, and impactful for all young people.

The Regional Development Officer will act as a key ambassador for the Golf Foundation, helping to build strong local networks, promote the benefits of golf, and contribute to the organisation’s wider mission of transforming lives through the power of sport.

If you’re excited about inspiring more young people into golf, working in a fantastic industry and believe in the values of the Golf Foundation, we’d love to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

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