REGIONAL OPERATIONS LEAD, SOUTH EAST
Closing date: Monday 10th August, 9am.
TITLE: Regional Operations Lead
REPORT TO: Head of Development
SALARY: £27,000 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, FootJoy 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.
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 Regional Operations Lead (ROL) is responsible for coordinating the delivery of the Golf Foundation’s two headline programmes – Unleash your Drive & Golfsixes League - across the South East region (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Kent, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex & Channel Islands). By understanding and promoting the values of the Golf Foundation (making the introduction of golf to young people FUN, Inclusive, Innovative, Inspiring and Enriching) the ROL will use the two programmes to:
introduce more young people to the sport in schools, communities and golf facilities;
help them take part in their first competitive golf experiences;
help measure and report on the impact of the programmes on both the young people’s participation in golf and their personal development;
support any fundraising initiatives related to charity’s aims and objectives.
The ROL will need to work collaboratively with PGA Coaches, golf clubs, schools, youth organisations, and strategic partners such as England Golf Club Support Officers and School Games Organisers across an identified group of counties in a region. The role involves running meetings with key stakeholders, training teachers and volunteers, delivering events, managing projects and sharing impact stories with central support. The ROL 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
DIRECT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT – UNLEASH YOUR DRIVE (UYD)
Promote UYD to local schools and youth groups.
Link clubs to local UYD schools and community groups helping facilitate a pathway from school/community to club.
Promote and register clubs to sign up for UYD in Clubs.
Organise and deliver training workshops to support programme implementation.
DIRECT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT – GOLFSIXES LEAGUE (GSL)
Promote, recruit and coordinate GSL across clubs in a series of leagues.
Provide training and support for league managers.
Attend and help deliver events.
Pilot and expand virtual GSL leagues.
Pilot and expand GSL mini leagues with schools and youth groups.
Support Golf Nines leagues where required.
STAKEHOLDER AND PARTNER ENGAGEMENT
Maintain comprehensive contact lists for schools, SGOs and regional networks.
Maintain regular communication with clubs and England Golf Club and County Support Officers (CCSOs).
Support Junior Hubs with UYD and GSL programmes as part of the Junior Journey pathway, liaising with CCSOs.
Attend local and county meetings and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Represent the Golf Foundation at local events and professional golf championships such as The Open and BMW PGA Championship.
GF IMPACT AND REPUTATION
Be alert for stories about individuals and overall project successes – share regularly with Marketing and Senior Management.
Use GF digital platforms and reporting systems to effectively monitor and gather stories and impact.
Ensure high standards of customer care and responsiveness to enquiries.
Maintain effective administrative systems and records.
FUNDRAISING
Promote national initiatives to clubs.
Attend local meetings with national fundraising managers when required.
Support and help manage regional projects that have attracted local and ringfenced funding.
EVENTS
Organise and occasionally deliver School Games events at inter-school level.
Support county and regional events when required.
Support and help deliver professional golf events such as The Open, Women’s AIG, BMW PGA Championship.
GENERAL DUTIES
Attend operational department meetings – face to face and online.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Proven experience in sports development, programme management, or community engagement.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Knowledge of the national initiatives promoted by Sport England and other national partners such as the Youth Sport Trust and StreetGames.
Strong working knowledge of tournament or league management software e.g. Golf Genius
Passion for youth sport and making a positive social impact.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel nationally and work occasional evenings/weekends.
An interest, but not necessarily a background in golf.
A shared belief in the core values of the Golf Foundation.
DESIRABLE
Knowledge of the golf industry and junior golf development.
Experience working with volunteers and/or in a club environment.
Understanding of safeguarding and inclusion in sport.
Familiarity with CRM systems and digital reporting tools.
An interest in the power of story writing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Training and induction will be provided.
TO APPLY
Please send a CV and covering letter to Head of Development, Martin Crowder.
Email: martin@golf-foundation.org
Closing date
Monday 10th August, 9am.
Interview date and location
Thursday 13th August
Golf Foundation HQ, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
The Golf Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. People with disabilities and from ethnically diverse communities are currently under-represented in the organisation. This information will be made available in alternative formats on request.