Our careers page features a range of employment opportunities within the golf industry in Scotland, from roles within Scottish Golf to those at our member golf clubs. If your club would like to advertise a position at no cost, contact [email protected] with job description, club logo and deadlines.
Founded in 1887, the traditional Scottish links was created and shaped from wild land beside the Moray Firth through the combined efforts of Archie Simpson, Old Tom Morris, James Braid and Ben Sayers. The course has recently benefited from a significant redesign project delivered by Mackenzie and Ebert in 2018/19.
It is a highly regarded championship links course, having hosted the 1999 Walker Cup, 2012 Curtis Cup, 2016 Home Internationals and most recently the 2021 Amateur Championship.
Whilst Nairn GC is a private Members Club, visitors are welcome to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that awaits in the excellent clubhouse.
The Role:
We are looking for a driven, passionate and ambitious candidate who will lead the management team that runs one of the most historic and prestigious golf Clubs in the UK. The chosen candidate will preferably have experience in managing a private Members Club. You will be confident, knowledgeable about the game of Golf and able to build successful relationships. You will also need to show a track record in delivering a financial performance in line with budgets.
As part of the role you will become a Trustee of the Club alongside the Club Captain and Club Treasurer.
The Candidate:
The role is hands -on and requires a combination of ‘Golf Club’ understanding, excellent communication skills and a focus on execution.
You will be able to demonstrate the following skillsets:
You will enjoy working in a Club environment where there is the need to prioritise and manage multiple tasks linked to defined objectives. The successful candidate will have full day to day operational authority for the Club and will report directly to the Club Chair. You will be able to demonstrate you can work with the minimum input from the Chair and Club Board.
Salary: Competitive salary and package will be provided commensurate with experience.
On site accommodation may be available on a short/medium term basis should the candidate require it.
Candidates should apply by sending a cover letter, detailed CV and reasons why you are applying for the role to [email protected] or in writing to the Chair, Nairn Golf Club, Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HB.
Please also confirm your current salary/remuneration package.
Closing date: Friday 12th August 2022 at 12.00 noon
The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh are expanding their golf professional services, which is led by Steve Brian, an accomplished golf professional with many years’ experience, and are seeking to recruit a resourceful, motivated and ambitious Trainee Assistant Professional/Qualified Professional.
The Royal Burgess Golfing Society has 1100 members and takes great pride in the quality of the course and the commitment to delivering an excellent experience for members and visitors.
The successful applicant will be based within the Golf Professional Shop and the new Trackman powered Performance Studio and will contribute to the overall smooth running of the shop, administration and booking of tee times and must be numerate, articulate and a quick learner.
It is important that the person appointed is a team player, is organised, is extremely positive and personable, is a good effective communicator on the phone, in email and in person and is committed to support any area of the business to deliver the service required.
Closing date for applicants: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Letters of application including a CV are to be sent to:
Steven Brian
The Royal Burgess Golfing Society
181 Whitehouse Road
Edinburgh
EH4 6BU
We have a vacancy for a Training applicant/Trainee PGA Assistant Professional to join the team here at Longniddry Professional Shop, Longniddry Golf Club. Longniddry Golf Club is a busy Links Golf Course situated on Scotland’s Golf Coast, in the heart of East Lothian, 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.
The role will include working as part of a team in a busy retail facility where we aim to provide excellent customer service to all members and visitors who come to the golf club. Other jobs include golf coaching, club repairs and custom fitting in our new Swing Studio powered by Foresight GC2 Technology.
Full training will be given, uniform will be provided, competitive salary and opportunities to earn additional coaching revenue.
This is a great opportunity for a trainee to join our small team and gain valuable experience of working in a busy club on Scotland’s Golf Coast.
For any further information or to apply please send a CV and a short Cover Letter to Colin Fairweather at [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 31/8/22
Colin Fairweather
Director of Golf/PGA Head Golf Professional/CMDip
Longniddry Professional shop. Longniddry Golf Club
T: 01875 852 141 E: [email protected]
W: www.colinfairweathergolf.co.uk T: @longniddry_pro
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club is a Members’ golf club established in 1889 and is situated on the edge of Bridge of Weir Village. It is regarded as one of the finest moorland courses in the tranquility of the Renfrewshire countryside and continues to invest in improving & upgrading the facilities.
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated Deputy Course Manager to assist the Course Manager in the preparation and maintenance of the golf course, leading a team to enhance and push the golf course forward. The successful candidate will report directly to the Course Manager and be significantly involved in the future strategy of the golf course and its development.
Required Skills and Experience:
Salary commensurate with experience (by negotiation circa. £25k and over). Benefits would include BIGGA membership, additional training and career development opportunities, staff uniform, golf privileges.
Please respond with CV and covering letter, including your salary expectation to [email protected]
Or by post to
Craig Drummond
Course Manager
Ranfurly Castle Golf Club
Golf Road
Bridge of Weir
PA11 3HN
Closing date: Monday 22nd August 2022
Shotts Golf Club are currently looking for a greenkeeper or deputy head greenkeeper, depending on experience, to join they’re greens team. Shotts is a James Braid designed part heathland part parkland 18-hole golf course established in 1895. The course is based 25 minutes from both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Job Purpose
To assist the Head Green keeper and team to carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks as directed, in accordance with the Club’s Health and Safety Policy on the 18-hole course.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Greens team to ensure the all areas of the golf course are maintained and managed to a high standard.
This is a full-time position with weekend work on a flexible rota.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities under direction from the Course Manager
Required skills:
Desirable skills:
Benefits:
Please email applications with CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Interviews will be as soon as possible.
An exciting opportunity as a qualified greenkeeper has become available to join the team at Carnoustie Golf Links.
This role is a permanent position the successful applicant will work an average of 37.5 hours per week. In this role, weekend work will be expected throughout your employment.
The candidate should have:
The normal duties of this role may include, but are not limited to:
At Carnoustie, we pride ourselves on being a world leading golf destination, holding our values of Authenticity, Inclusivity, Sustainability and Innovation and Development at the heart of all that we achieve. Joining our team would mean upholding these values in all aspects of working life, striving to enhance our customer experience is every way possible.
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role please click the Apply Now button to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Closing date for applications: 29/08/2022
Carnoustie Golf Links are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religious belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or in a civil partnership; or whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will assist the Course Manager, and Management Team, to ensure that all 3 courses are prepared for play to the best possible standard. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and passionate individual in a similar role to take on a new challenge and to develop their career within an award-winning golf club.
The position offers competitive remuneration, excellent staff benefits including the opportunity to play on Gullane’s three fantastic golf courses. The position is full time permanent, working 5 days from 7 as per seasonal rota and will require weekend working.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
Key Skills & Experience
Pay & Benefits
Please submit your up-to-date CV by clicking Apply Now.
Application Closing Date: 31st August 2022
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Green keeper at The Bishopbriggs Golf Club in the heart of Bishopbriggs town centre to join our dedicated green keeping team, working to present the golf course to the highest possible standard.
Bishopbriggs Golf Club is perhaps the best in the area; our course is a traditional parkland style with thoughtful design, beautifully landscaped and maintained, to provide the perfect balance of beauty and challenge. Our unique feature is a largely flat course with no tricks or blind shots; the course presents itself to you on each tee and encourages you to play your best.
Our custom-built practice area, including all weather covered bays and mats as well as grass bays and short game areas, is second to none and is one of the benefits we offer which is hard to match.
Reporting to the Course Manager the ideal candidate will ideally have:
The Assistant Greenkeeper position is full-time, permanent based on a 39-hour week with weekend overtime available on a rota basis.
Salary and benefits package will be offered commensurate with qualifications, experience and suitability.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applicants are requested to apply via e-mail with an introduction letter and CV no later than the 2nd September 2022, outlining your suitability for the role to:
Ian Anderson
Course Manager
Job Title: Seasonal Greenkeeper
Reporting to: Course Manager |
Duration of Post: Seasonal (Apr-Oct)
Working Hours: 20-40 hours per week Start Date: TBC |
Main Purpose of Role
To carry out ground maintenance duties as directed, ensuring that the courses are at all times presented in the best possible condition. By consistently demonstrating our values-led approach, our customers and colleagues always experience quality interactions and service.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Person Specification
This section details the attributes e.g. skills, knowledge/qualifications and competencies which are required in order to undertake the full remit of this post.
Attributes | Essential | Desirable | Means of Assessment |
Education & Qualifications
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Good basic education
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SVQ/NVQ 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent PA1, 2 & 6 Spraying Certificates
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CV and interview |
Experience & Knowledge |
Experience of working as a greenkeeper Basic golf knowledge
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CV and interview | |
Competencies & Skills
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Effective communication skills Ability to work on own or as part of a team, to follow procedures and direction Attention to detail
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Experience in the use of golf course machinery
Current full driving licence |
CV, interview and references |
Other Attributes/Abilities
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Self-Motivated Positive, can do attitude Reliable
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Interview |
Essential Criteria – requirements without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who have not clearly demonstrated in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be rejected at the short listing stage.
Desirable Criteria – requirements which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When short listing, these criteria will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential requirements.
Obligations as an Employee
Other Information
To apply for this position, please submit a CV and covering letter to [email protected]
St Andrews Links Trust is a great organisation committed to the Home of Golf as the world’s most renowned golf complex where we deliver memorable and unique experiences for every golfer on a daily basis. Our seven golf courses, including the Old Course are our core product and principal business driver but over recent decades our organisation has diversified and expanded to where we are today.
We are looking for a Chef de Partie on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave and two Commis Chefs on a permanent basis to deliver a culinary service that enhances our customer’s experience. The missing ingredient now is recruiting excellent talented individuals to join our team with a passion for a career in hospitality.
To be successful in this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills and values that follow;
Company Pay & Benefits
We at the Home of Golf write our own history, why don’t you join us and write your own.
Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the Apply Now button.
Closing date for applications: 4th September 2022
Full Time: Average of 36.5 hours per week (45 hours in Summer and 28 hours in Winter)
We are looking for a quick and organised Cook who can handle all aspects of food preparation in a Golf Club environment.
The Cook’s responsibilities include keeping food preparation areas clean, grilling, cooking, and frying foods, and cleaning dishes as required.
To be a successful Cook, you should have good time management skills as well as the ability to work quickly and multitask during busy periods. You should also be prepared to stand for long periods of time.
Cook Responsibilities:
Cook Requirements:
Salary: £18,000-£21,000 per year
Please email applications with CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 31st August 2022