Bearwood Lakes

Job Details

  • Place of work: Bearwood Lakes
  • Position: Golf Operations Assistant
  • Region: South
  • Date added: 01/05/2025
  • Closing Date: 29/05/2025
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Bearwood Lakes

Job Purpose

To create memorable experiences for all members and their invited guests throughout all aspects of the golf operation.

About Us

Bearwood Lakes is an exclusive golf club for members and their personal guests to enjoy. The 18-hole championship golf course in Wokingham, Berkshire is set in 200 acres of beautiful grounds, with world class practice facilities and a stunning clubhouse. We have an exciting 2025 season in store, where we are a host venue for both Regional Open Qualifying and Senior Open Qualifying.

The Golf Operations Team at Bearwood Lakes is driven by a passionate team of golf industry professionals, who provide a best-in-class golf experience to all our members and guests.

We give opportunities to like-minded individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career in the golf industry. These opportunities provide a gateway into the industry and will equip successful candidates with extensive knowledge and networking, creating transferrable skills that are invaluable for a career in golf and hospitality.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Maintain the bagstore, preparing members clubs and equipment for play.
  2. Offer a courteous welcome to members as they arrive to the club and assist guests with directions to the relevant departments.
  3. Monitor and maintain the practice facilities, always ensuring 5* presentation. Collect, wash and prepare the golf balls throughout the day.
  4. Complete starter duties when necessary, ensuring all members and guests are updated with the relevant daily information.
  5. Respond to on course player needs and monitor pace of play.
  6. Keep the buggy staging area in a neat and orderly fashion.
  7. Prepare buggies for play, ensuring they are cleaned, polished and topped up with giveaways.
  8. Maintain accurate records of golfers renting clubs, service the customer who is renting golf clubs and clean rental clubs upon return.
  9. Liaising with the Professional shop regarding any hire item requests/payments.
  10. To check and maintain the locker rooms on a regular basis and carry out duties in the shoe store.
  11. To assist any areas in golf that may need support during busy spells.
  12. Clean, log and store member equipment following play.
  13. Executes additional ad-hoc tasks to meet the business objectives of the department.
  14. To maintain standards and consistency of delivery of service as directed and in accordance with the policies and procedures set by the department.
  15. Uphold a 5-star appearance in accordance with company guidelines.
  16. Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and Club policies.

Candidate Profile

Experience

  • Previous experience in the golf industry is welcomed

Skills and Knowledge

  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional levels of member service
  • Flexible approach to working individually and as part of a team
  • Being adaptable to the changing environment and requirements of the job throughout the year

Education or Certification

  • PGA desirable but not essential

What we offer:

  • A competitive salary
  • 28 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Training and career opportunities (Including PGA Training)
  • Additional job specific training courses can be subsidised by Bearwood Lakes
  • Uniform will be provided 
  • Staff Meals are provided on duty, staff discount of up to 40% is available on F&B outside of contracted hours 
  • Playing privileges on the golf course & practice facility
  • Ride to Work Scheme

Please email with CV to hr@bearwoodlakes.co.uk

Thank you for your interest in this trainee role.

The PGA are proud to educate and train PGA Professionals to degree level, providing them with the very latest skills which they then employ across all areas of the game, from golf club management to coaching the world’s best golfers. We offer flexible, part-time courses perfectly suited to those working in the golf industry.

Whatever your career aspirations, a qualification from The PGA is a prestigious mark of golfing credibility to prospective employers. To find out more about the range of qualifications on offer click here.

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