Lead a golf club with purpose. Deliver commercial success. Make a difference.

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.