Press and Media Manager

Salary circa £39,000 to £42,000 per annum

Benefits: employee assistance programme, private healthcare and/or health cash plan, 3x salary life assurance, enhanced pension and family policies, golf benefits, discount platform, up to 36 days annual leave (includes bank holidays and company days)

We passionately believe that golf belongs to everyone. All who play, and all who aspire to play, must have an equal opportunity to do so. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are disability confident committed. If you are not able to complete the online application and would like this in an alternative format, please contact Amy or Mary-Anne on hr@englandgolf.org.

Our communications team help us shout about all the great things happening across England Golf. As the Press and Media Manager you will play a core role in managing all press and media enquiries, building relationships and engaging with journalist and broadcasters, and creating inspiring and engaging content across all our communication channels. Working alongside our teams you will help promote the work carried out to the wider media audience both inside and outside of the golf industry.

We are looking for a talented individual who can develop media relations through broadcast and online media, with the ability to convey key messages through appropriate audience related and appealing content. The ability to write and distribute messages aligned to our business strategies and digital campaigns, such as Women and girls golf week, is vital.

The post is full-time (Monday – Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm core hours) but you may be required to work weekends and evenings. The position is based at our headquarters in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire and some travel will be required. We offer a hybrid working arrangement (three days in office and two from home) following a successful probation period.

As the national governing body for amateur golf, we work at the heart of golf in England, supporting and empowering a thriving community of players, counties and clubs to get the most out of the game we love. We value being Inclusive, Honest, Responsible, Excellent and Supportive.

You can download the advert and role description through the link. To apply, click apply and complete the online application process (no CVs please).

Closing date for applications: 1 March 2023 at 23:59

Interviews take place: Thursday 9 March 2023