Apprentice Golf Club Administrator

COXMOOR GOLF CLUB LTD

NOTTS (NG17 5LF)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 23 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 January 2026

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Summary

Seeking general business administrator to assist in the office at Coxmoor Golf Club. Working with and assisting the Managing Secretary, this role offers an opportunity to work in a busy and varied environment being involved in many aspects of the day to day running of the club. A knowledge of golf is not necessary.

Wage

£23,809 a year

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Pay reviews will take place throughout the apprenticeship and be based upon performace and progress.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm Friday

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

General Duties: Including but not limited to:

• Handling face to face enquiries from members and visitors in a polite and professional manner

• Answering incoming telephone calls dealing with a wide range of enquiries

• Administration of Open competitions and visitor bookings including taking payments via Golf specific software platforms

• Updating the central diary with events, bookings and general information – Golf specific software platforms

• Updating members records where necessary, including the taking of and accurate recording of subscription payments

• Administration of club social events, from raising awareness to payment handling and accurate record keeping.

• Sending out of regular mailings to the membership to keep them up to date with competitions, social events and general updates from the Club

• Liaising with the Greens team, Hospitality staff and Professional team where necessary to enable the smooth day to day running of the club.

Where you'll work

THE SECRETARY
COXMOOR GOLF CLUB
SUTTON IN ASHFIELD
NOTTS
NG17 5LF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This is a work based programme which means that predominantly, your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours.

We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our designated training site. These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme.

You will attend monthly online tutorials and have regular visits with your training specialist in your place of work.

We also offer 4 trips across the academic year, which have a direct relationship to the topic covered within the apprenticeship. These trips are a great way to experience different business models and to work with other apprentices, sharing good practice along the way. 
You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

Applicants must be 18+ for insurance purposes.

Applicants are reminded to consider the location of the vacancy and ensure that they are able to consistently arrive on time for their working day and are able to safely travel to and from the workplace. 

About this employer

Coxmoor Golf Club is a historic 18-hole heathland championship course near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, established in 1913, known for its challenging, scenic layout, panoramic views from a high plateau, fast greens, and welcoming clubhouse.

https://www.coxmoorgolfclub.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Role progression via introduction to the financial aspect of the business and accounts management. This will include further training if required using various methods.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007389.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 23 January 2026 at 11:59pm)