Club Manager – Muir of Ord Golf Club
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Location: Muir of Ord Golf Club, Highland
Muir of Ord Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and people-focused Club Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the club and help us continue to develop and improve the member and visitor experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong knowledge and passion for golf, combined with excellent staff management, organisation and leadership skills.
The Role
As Club Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and effective running of the club, working closely with the committee, members, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the club operates to a consistently high standard, with particular responsibility for golf operations, staff management, invoicing, payroll and the overall member experience.
Catering is leased to an external operator, allowing the Club Manager to focus primarily on the golf operation, clubhouse management and people.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management and operation of the golf club.
- Manage, support and motivate club staff, including recruitment, rotas, training and performance.
- Ensure an excellent experience for members, visitors and societies.
- Have a strong understanding of golf club operations and the ability to manage tee times, competitions, opens and other golfing activities.
- Work closely with the club's committees and provide regular operational updates.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of the club's golfing calendar.
- Maintain high standards across the clubhouse, course facilities and wider club operation.
- Manage bookings, enquiries and relationships with visiting golfers, societies, sponsors and other groups.
- Help develop membership, visitor income and other opportunities to grow the club.
- Ensure appropriate health and safety, licensing and operational procedures are followed.
- Manage suppliers, contractors and external service providers where required.
- Monitor budgets and day-to-day expenditure, working with the club's committee.
- Represent Muir of Ord Golf Club professionally and positively within the local community and wider golfing environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for golf and a good understanding of golf club operations.
- Has proven experience managing and leading staff.
- Is confident dealing with members, visitors, committees and the public.
- Is organised, approachable and able to work independently.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
- Has a commercial outlook and an interest in developing the club.
- Has strong IT and administrative skills.
- Ideally has previous experience working in a golf club, sports club, hospitality or similar management environment.
What We Offer
- Salary of £37,000 per annum
- The opportunity to take a leading role in the development of an established and welcoming golf club.
- Free membership to Muir of Ord golf club.
- A varied and rewarding management position with significant responsibility.
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful Highland setting.
- A role focused primarily on golf operations and staff management, with catering managed by an external lessee.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about golf, enjoy working with people and have the leadership skills to take responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of a golf club, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to [email protected]
Muir of Ord Golf Club is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for members, visitors and staff.
Pay: £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
