REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
(South East Region)

Starting salary c.£25,000 plus car plus benefits

An organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual is needed to deliver the ‘Golf Roots’ junior golf initiatives being promoted by the Golf Foundation on behalf of the England Golf Partnership.

‘Golf Roots’ is the Golf Foundation’s national programme which includes community activity in schools and clubs, as well as inner city projects that target ‘hard to reach’ children.

The Officer will have a roving brief in order to develop relationships with a variety of organisations. There will be a particular focus on working with School Sport Partnerships, ‘Golf Roots’ Centres, County Golf Partnerships and local authorities.

A sound knowledge of sports development principles and practices is essential, as is experience of sports development work within the education and/or local authority sectors. Applicants should be aware of the national initiatives promoted through the Youth Sport Trust and Sport England.

Good IT skills, experience of operating Microsoft Office, and the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of circumstances are all required. An appropriate leisure or teaching qualification is desirable. Applicants should have an interest, but not necessarily a background, in golf.

Application packs can be downloaded from this website (see right-hand side of this page).

Completed application forms should be returned to:

The Golf Foundation, The Spinning Wheel, High Street,

Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 8BP

Closing date: Friday 1st October

Interview date: Friday 8th October

EAST LONDON GOLF ACTIVATOR

2 year Contract for Services (c.£15,000 per annum)

In the build up to the London 2012 Olympic Games and with golf given priority as competition sport in schools, a self-employed, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual is needed to deliver the ‘Golf Roots’ programme in East London being promoted by the Golf Foundation on behalf of the England Golf Partnership. The Activator will coordinate and deliver an agreed programme of golf activities in schools, golf facilities and community groups, working closely with a variety of local organisations. The role will prioritise 3 boroughs in East London: Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham.

A sound knowledge of sports development principles and practices is essential, as is experience of sports development work within the education and/or local authority sectors. Applicants should be aware of the national initiatives promoted through the Youth Sport Trust and Sport England.

Good IT skills, experience of operating Microsoft Office, and the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of circumstances are all required. An appropriate leisure or teaching qualification is desirable. Applicants should have an interest, but not necessarily a background, in golf.

Application packs can be downloaded from this website (see right-hand side of this page).

Completed application forms should be returned to:

The Golf Foundation, The Spinning Wheel,

High Street, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 8BP

Closing date: Friday 10th September

Interview date: Tuesday 21st September

This post is supported by the PGA European Tour

The Golf Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from women, the disabled and ethnic minorities who have relevant experience are encouraged as these groups are currently under-represented in the organisation. Alternative formats for this advert will be made available on request.