Full-time, permanent position | Start date: January 2027, or earlier by agreement

The opportunity

Nampont-Saint-Martin Golf Club is seeking an experienced and commercially minded General Manager to lead the club and drive its future development.

Located in a beautiful and unspoilt natural and historic setting between the Bay of the Somme and the Opal Coast, the club boasts two 18-hole golf courses and a membership of approximately 300. During the main season, it welcomes a significant international visitor base, particularly golfers from the UK and Belgium.

Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and the quality of its golf courses, Nampont-Saint-Martin offers an exciting opportunity for a leader who can build on the club’s reputation, strengthen its commercial performance and enhance the experience for members and visitors alike.

The role

Reporting directly to the club’s owner-manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and commercial management of the club, operating it as a business in its own right.

Key responsibilities

Business and financial management

• Prepare and manage budgets, monitoring revenue, expenditure and overall financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and support future investment.
• Provide clear financial reporting and maintain effective business controls.

Leadership and team management

• Lead a team of approximately 12 employees, covering reception, course maintenance and seasonal catering operations.
• Coordinate closely with the Course Manager and Assistant General Manager to ensure effective day-to-day operations.
• Develop a positive, service-led team culture.

Golf courses and facilities

• Oversee the quality and presentation of the golf courses and wider facilities, working closely with the Course Manager.
• Ensure operations remain within budget and comply with relevant environmental regulations.

Members and visitor experience

• Act as the public face of the club, building strong relationships with members, visitors and guests.
• Maintain the club’s reputation for quality service and hospitality.

Commercial development and marketing

• Develop membership income, green fee revenue and golf tourism packages.
• Identify new commercial opportunities and strengthen the club’s market position.
• Support digital marketing and communications to increase awareness and attract new business.

External relationships

• Build relationships with tourism organisations, hotels, local authorities and other golf clubs across the Opal Coast.
• Develop partnerships that support visitor numbers and the wider development of the club.

Competitions and events

• Oversee the competition and events calendar, ensuring an engaging programme for members and visitors throughout the season.

About you

We are looking for a confident, commercially aware leader with the ability to manage people, finances and operations while delivering an excellent customer experience.

Essential requirements

• A successful track record in managing a business, profit centre, sports facility or tourism operation, with direct responsibility for budgets and staff.
• A keen golfer with a genuine passion for the game.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with members, customers and business partners.
• Fluent English.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays during the main golf season.

Desirable experience

• Previous experience working within a golf club.
• Familiarity with golf booking systems and customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• An established network across the Opal Coast or the wider Hauts-de-France region.

What’s on offer?

• A full-time, permanent position.
• The opportunity to lead an established golf club with two 18-hole courses and an international visitor market.
• The chance to shape the club’s commercial development and future direction.

Proposed start date: January 2027, or earlier depending on availability.

How to apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

Laurence Becu
laurence.becu@wanadoo.fr

Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel-good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We’re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.

We create a feel-good experience through our CARE values:

Caring, we are hosts with heart, helpful and respectful to customers - putting people first.

Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating - never giving up.

Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail.

Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel good environment.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of fantastic benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance:

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and discounted golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you're passionate about (available after one year’s service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off-duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• STREAM, offering financial flexibility.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided (role dependent).

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to oversee the continuous improvement and implementation of The Club Company experience, in line with our brand standards. You will analyse customer feedback across all channels, providing strategic direction to enhance the customer experience and respond to their needs. In the absence of the Club Director or General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the site’s operation.

You will lead and coach the team, ensuring exceptional service standards and quick service delivery. Proactively addressing deficiencies and resolving escalated complaints, you will foster a culture of empathy towards both customers and team members. Collaboration with the leadership team will be key in driving the club’s success, and you will monitor performance targets, KPIs, and benchmarks to exceed service standards.

As Deputy General Manager, you will ensure team adherence to company policies, including dress code standards, while maintaining a safe and engaging work environment. Your leadership and focus on customer satisfaction will ensure an exceptional experience for our members and guests. If you are a strong leader passionate about delivering high-quality service and driving continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

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Experience & Skills Required:

• Strong supervisory skills with experience in team management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience of working in a front of house or golf operations role in a leadership capacity.

Schedule:

• We operate a 7-days a week business, between 0600 to 2300
• Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours - weekends and bank holidays
• Evening availability for functions (until 0200)

Embracing You:

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

Be yourself - we like it that way!

About Royal Norwich

Set within 350 acres of stunning heritage parkland, Royal Norwich Golf Club is home to an internationally acclaimed golf course and academy, alongside a vibrant programme of social events and dining.

Following significant investment in the club over recent years, Royal Norwich is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its day-to-day operations, drive commercial performance and shape the club’s future development.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership position offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on an established golf club.

Reporting directly to the Chair and Board, the General Manager will take ownership of the club’s operational performance, financial results and strategic direction. The successful candidate will lead a strong senior management team, drive revenue growth and deliver an outstanding experience for members and visitors across golf, clubhouse, food and beverage, and events.

The club is looking for a visible, accountable leader who combines commercial acumen with a strong understanding of golf club operations and a commitment to service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the club, taking full ownership of its profit and loss performance.
• Support, develop and motivate departmental heads across sales, golf, catering and events, fostering a culture of service excellence and commercial accountability.
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to grow membership, golf day business and venue sales.
• Deliver a high-quality food and beverage operation and an engaging programme of events for members and guests.
• Work closely with the greenkeeping team to maintain exceptional course conditions and protect the quality of the golfing experience.
• Report financial and trading performance, including budget variances, to the Board.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, licensing requirements and operational standards.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in premium golf club management in the UK, ideally as a General Manager, Club Director, Resort Manager or Managing Secretary.
• Strong knowledge of golf operations and course management, including tee sheet optimisation, revenue generation and the importance of course conditioning to the overall member and visitor experience.
• Experience delivering a high-quality, in-house food and beverage operation.
• A successful track record in revenue generation, business development and event sales.
• Strong financial management skills, including P&L ownership, budgeting and performance reporting.
• Excellent leadership skills, with a proven ability to build, develop and motivate effective teams.
• Outstanding communication skills and the confidence to present to and work closely with a Board.
• A flexible, hands-on approach, including a willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays when required.

Salary and Benefits

• Remuneration: Six-figure package, including basic salary and bonus, commensurate with experience.
• Employment: Full-time position.
• Location: Royal Norwich Golf Club, Norwich, NR9 5JZ.

How to Apply

Royal Norwich has exclusively appointed Mark Manning, Director of Leisure People Recruitment, to lead the search.

Interested candidates should apply with their CV through the recruitment advert. Mark Manning will contact applicants whose experience and suitability align with the requirements of the role.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded golf club leader to take ownership of a prestigious club, build on significant investment and deliver its next phase of success.

Get Golfing CIO is an ambitious charity with a mission to make golf accessible to everyone. We own and operate 13 golf facilities across England, welcoming more than 12,000 members and 160,000 visitors annually, with 600,000 rounds of golf played across our venues each year.

As a £25 million revenue organisation with a team of 600 people, every penny of profit is reinvested into improving our facilities, developing our people and supporting community-focused charitable initiatives.

We are now seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead Redlibbets Golf Club into its next phase of growth. This is an opportunity for a commercially astute, operationally strong and people-focused leader to make a genuine impact within a values-driven organisation.

About Redlibbets Golf Club

Set within 160 acres of beautiful Kent countryside near Sevenoaks, Redlibbets Golf Club combines an 18-hole parkland golf course with a welcoming clubhouse and versatile event facilities.

With spaces including the Lake View, Hartley Suite, Snug and terrace, the club offers significant potential across golf, hospitality, weddings, celebrations, corporate meetings and community events.

The successful candidate will bring the vision, energy and commercial drive to maximise this potential while ensuring an outstanding experience for members, visitors and event clients.

The Role

Reporting to Get Golfing's Executive Team, the General Manager will take full responsibility for the club's day-to-day operations, financial performance and overall customer experience.

You will lead and develop the golf, clubhouse and events teams, identify opportunities for sustainable revenue growth, and ensure Redlibbets continues to deliver high standards across every aspect of its operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines commercial ambition with a genuine passion for hospitality, team development and making golf more accessible.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership

• Drive revenue growth across green fees, memberships, societies, food and beverage, weddings and events.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that maximise the club's facilities, location and market potential.
• Grow the weddings and events business, making full use of the club's versatile event spaces.
• Take full ownership of the profit and loss account, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Identify new opportunities to improve profitability while delivering long-term, sustainable performance.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the daily operation of the golf course, clubhouse, hospitality and events facilities.
• Work closely with the Course Manager to maintain excellent playing conditions and a consistently high-quality golf experience.
• Ensure operational procedures, health and safety standards and regulatory compliance are maintained without compromise.
• Drive continuous improvement across service delivery, efficiency and the overall presentation of the club.

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team across golf, hospitality and events.
• Build a positive, respectful workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
• Establish clear expectations, encourage accountability and support professional development.
• Champion Get Golfing's culture of proactive hospitality: “The answer is yes, now what is the question?”

Customer & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with members, visitors, golf societies, local businesses, event clients and community partners.
• Ensure every customer receives a welcoming, professional and memorable experience.
• Strengthen member engagement, satisfaction and retention while attracting new golfers and visitors.
• Develop the club's role within the local community, supporting Get Golfing's charitable mission and commitment to accessibility.

About You

We are looking for an accomplished leader who combines strong commercial instincts with excellent people skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in golf, hospitality, leisure or another comparable customer-focused business.
• A strong commercial track record, including revenue growth, financial management and operational improvement.
• The ability to lead, develop and inspire teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellent service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build lasting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to make sound decisions and take ownership of results.
• Strong organisational skills and the flexibility required to lead a busy, event-driven operation, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Above all, you will be an energetic and hands-on leader who sees the opportunity in Redlibbets and wants to make a lasting difference.

What We Offer

Joining Get Golfing means becoming part of an organisation where commercial success supports a wider social purpose.

Benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Free golf
• 50% discount on food and beverage
• Pension plan
• Private medical cover

You will also have the opportunity to shape the future of an established golf club, develop a talented team and contribute to an organisation committed to making golf more accessible to more people.

Ready to Lead Redlibbets Forward?

If you are a commercially minded General Manager who can bring people together, deliver operational excellence and unlock the full potential of a golf and hospitality business, we would love to hear from you.

Join Get Golfing and help us make golf more accessible, more welcoming and more successful.

Lead an exceptional golf experience at one of Ireland’s most prestigious resorts.

Dromoland Castle Resort, one of Ireland’s most prestigious five-star destinations, is seeking a dynamic, guest-focused and commercially minded Director of Golf to join its dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced golf leader to shape the future of golf operations at a world-class resort, delivering an outstanding experience for members, resort guests and visiting golfers while driving membership development, commercial performance and long-term growth.

The Role

As Director of Golf, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the Golf Club, ensuring the highest standards of service, operational efficiency and commercial performance.

Working closely with the wider Resort leadership team, you will develop and deliver the Golf Club’s business plan, lead and develop your team, strengthen member relationships and maximise opportunities across membership, societies, corporate golf and resort golf.

Key Responsibilities

Golf Operations & Service Excellence

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Golf Club, including golf reception, administration, tee-time management and player flow.
• Lead Golf Shop operations, professional services, driving range and practice facilities.
• Ensure a seamless, welcoming and memorable experience for members, resort guests and visiting golfers.
• Work collaboratively with the Golf Course Superintendent, incorporating course presentation, playing conditions and member feedback into the overall golf experience.
• Lead, motivate and develop the Golf Stewards and wider Golf Club team.

Member Experience & Membership Development

• Build strong, visible and accessible relationships with members, understanding their needs and responding effectively to feedback.
• Develop initiatives that increase member participation, engagement and retention.
• Ensure new members receive a warm welcome and a positive introduction to the Club.
• Create and implement strategies to attract new individual and corporate members, supporting the long-term development of the membership base.

Societies, Corporate Golf & Events

• Develop and grow the Club’s golf society, corporate golf and tournament business.
• Build lasting relationships with societies, golf clubs, corporate clients and tournament organisers.
• Lead the planning and delivery of tournaments, competitions, society days and corporate golf events.
• Develop repeat business and identify opportunities to build sustainable commercial relationships.
• Maximise appropriate green fee and visiting golfer revenue while maintaining the right balance between members, resort guests and visitors.

Commercial Leadership & Business Development

• Take responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, revenue performance and the overall commercial results of the Golf Club.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve operational efficiency and enhance the Club’s financial performance.
• Lead golf sales and marketing initiatives that strengthen the Club’s profile and attract new business.
• Work with other Resort departments to develop integrated guest experiences and maximise cross-departmental opportunities.
• Contribute to the Resort’s wider strategic objectives while developing a clear vision for the continued success of the Golf Club.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced golf professional or senior golf leader who combines strong operational knowledge with commercial acumen, excellent people skills and a genuine passion for delivering an exceptional golf experience.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a senior golf management or Golf Club leadership role.
• A strong understanding of golf operations, member services and the wider golfer journey.
• A proven track record in membership development, engagement and retention.
• Experience in developing golf societies, corporate golf and tournament business.
• Strong commercial awareness, sales capability and business development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and financial performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse team.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work across a wider resort environment.
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused leadership style.
• High standards of professionalism, organisation and attention to detail.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for members and guests alike.

A recognised professional golf qualification and/or significant relevant experience within the golf industry would be advantageous.

Above all, you will be a visible and approachable leader who understands that a successful Golf Club is built on outstanding service, strong relationships, engaged members and a clear commercial vision.

Employee Benefits

Joining Dromoland Castle Resort offers the opportunity to become part of a dedicated team within a renowned hospitality environment, with a range of employee benefits including:

• Free leisure centre access.
• Pension scheme after six months.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Company events.
• Complimentary on-site parking.
• Wellness programme.
• Training and development programmes.
• Employee discount rates across Dromoland Resort.

Join Our Team

If you are an ambitious golf leader ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of an exceptional golf and resort experience, we would welcome your application.

Apply now to join Dromoland Castle Resort as Director of Golf.