Head of Partnerships and Events
Closing date: Friday 21st August, 5pm.
TITLE: Head of Partnerships and Events
REPORT TO: CEO
SALARY: £65,000 plus Car Cash Allowance
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Monthly Car Cash Allowance, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, BUPA Private Medical Cover, Income Protection Insurance, Flexible Working Arrangements, FootJoy Uniform Allowance, Attendance at Professional Golf Events, Ongoing Training and Professional Development Opportunities
About Us
Our vision is that every young person can play & enjoy golf, strengthening their mental and physical 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 beginner's competition, GolfSixes 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.
Job Purpose
The Golf Foundation is a charity that uses golf to help children and young people grow in confidence, support their wellbeing and find a sport they can love for life, whatever their background.
This is an exciting time to join the Foundation. A major new multi-year junior golf programme launches in Scotland this year. A Ryder Cup comes to Ireland next year. And flagship championships including The Open, the AIG Women's Open, the BMW PGA Championship and the British Masters provide opportunities to introduce thousands of young people to the game.
This newly created senior leadership role exists to make those opportunities count for the long term - building strong partnerships, creating lasting community impact and ensuring the Foundation's work reaches more young people than ever before.
Key Responsibilities
Leading and growing the Foundation's national partnerships across Scotland, Ireland and Wales, working closely with the CEO to strengthen key relationships.
Guiding flagship partnership programmes from development through delivery, ensuring investment creates meaningful opportunities for young people.
Turning major championships into lasting local participation opportunities, building strong foundations that remain beyond the event itself.
Measuring and communicating impact through both evidence and storytelling, helping the Foundation's work reach audiences well beyond golf.
Identifying opportunities for new investment, sponsorship and partnerships, working with colleagues to develop compelling propositions.
Contributing to organisational strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team, reporting regularly to the CEO and Board.
What success looks like in your first year
Successfully launched the Scottish programme, demonstrating its potential to create impact beyond golf.
Established strong and trusted partnership relationships across Scotland, Ireland and Wales, with clear plans for future collaboration and growth.
Developed meaningful legacy programmes around major championships, creating opportunities for more young people to engage with the sport.
Built confidence among the Board, partners and funders through impact reporting that combines robust evidence with powerful stories.
Person Specification
Key skills and experience
You've built and led strategic partnerships between large organisations, in any sector.
You can manage complex programmes involving multiple partners, keeping delivery on track and achieving shared outcomes.
You communicate clearly and credibly with boards, executives, funders and senior stakeholders.
You can negotiate commitments and strengthen relationships through effective partnership management.
You can measure impact and bring it to life through both data and storytelling.
You care about creating opportunities for young people and believe sport can play a powerful role in changing lives.
Additional Information
Salary: Circa £65,000 plus monthly car cash allowance
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the UK and Ireland and attendance at the Foundation's Hertfordshire head office (approx. one day per week). Applicants should live within reasonable travelling distance and be able to drive.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
What we offer
Monthly Car Cash Allowance
Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
BUPA Private Medical Cover
Income Protection Insurance
Flexible Working Arrangements
FootJoy Uniform Allowance
Attendance at Professional Golf Events
Ongoing Training and Professional Development Opportunities
How To Apply
The Golf Foundation is partnering with level= to run a fair and inclusive recruitment process using an anonymised, work sample task approach. This means candidates are assessed on their skills, experience and approach to the role.
The recruitment process will include:
Submit your CV to register interest by: Friday 21st August 2026, 5pm.You will receive an automatic email within 24 hours with a link to the Candidate Job Pack. Please check your junk/spam folder as well, just in case the email took an unexpected detour.
Complete anonymised work sample tasks by: Monday 24th August 2026, 12pm.
Interviews: Early September 2026 (date to be confirmed).
At the first stage, there is no CV review, but it's still important to ensure that your CV is up-to-date and gives your best showing. Instead, you will complete five short scenario-based questions (250 words each) focused on how you would approach the role. Your responses will be anonymised and scored independently by multiple reviewers against criteria agreed in advance with the Golf Foundation.
Everyone who completes the assessment stage will receive feedback on their submission.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in the process, including alternative formats, additional time or a BSL interpreter at interview, please contact and we will be happy to help.
The Golf Foundation welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and values the different experiences, perspectives and skills that strengthen its team and its impact.
Apply now via level=: https://www.levelequals.com/job-details/head-of-partnerships-and-events-in-education-charities-jobs-1659496