Golf Course Officer

Overview

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:
Golf Course Officer - PKC
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£29,612 - £32,660 (28.8 Hours per week)

North Inch Golf Course, Perth

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and capable individual to lead the operation of North Inch Golf Course, a busy and well-established municipal facility. The Golf Course Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the course, including staff leadership, oversight of greenkeeping activity and maintaining high standards of course condition and customer experience. A key part of the role is to protect and grow income and participation, working closely with user groups and stakeholders in a community-focused environment.

Applicants may come from a range of backgrounds and do not need to have worked previously within the golf industry, however they must demonstrate a sound knowledge of golf, a keen interest in the sport, and the ability to apply transferable management, operational and leadership skills from previous roles.

• Provide overall leadership for the day-to-day operation of North Inch Golf Course.
• Line manage all on-site staff, including greenkeeping personnel, ensuring effective rotas, performance management and a positive team culture.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of greenkeeping and maintenance programmes, ensuring high standards of course condition.
• Ensure compliance with course rules, policies, health & safety requirements and council procedures.
• Take responsibility for growing income through season ticket sales, visitor play, and increased utilisation.
• Promote the course and support marketing initiatives aimed at increasing participation and repeat use.
• Maintain strong relationships with user groups, golf clubs, members and visitors.
• Ensure a consistently high standard of customer care and on-course experience.
• Manage operational budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure best value.
• Oversee course assets, infrastructure and machinery repairs/maintenance.
• Contribute to forward planning for improvements and asset replacement.
• Monitor course usage, income and performance, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Use data and feedback to inform decision making and service improvements.
• Support the ongoing development of North Inch as a successful and sustainable municipal golf facility.
• The postholder may be required to undertake other duties consistent with the level and responsibilities of the post.

• Experience working within a golf or leisure-based environment, including operational, supervisory or management responsibility.
• Proven experience of managing staff and leading operational teams.
• Experience of managing budgets and contributing to income generation.
• A strong working knowledge of golf and the wider golfing environment, with a keen interest in the sport and an understanding of how a public golf course operates.
• Practical understanding of greenkeeping operations and course presentation standards.
• Experience of working with and around greenkeeping machinery and equipment, with an understanding of safe operation and maintenance requirements (desirable but not essential).
• Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service in a public-facing environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with members of the public, user groups, golf clubs and other stakeholders.
• Confident, professional and approachable manner when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to outdoor and operational environments.
• Experience of applying safe systems of work and risk assessments in practice.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and dignity at work in line with Council policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Numerate, organised and capable of maintaining accurate records and producing reports.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, local councillors and…