Nampont-Saint-Martin Golf Club | Hauts-de-France, France

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