Golf Operations Apprentice
CHELMSFORD GOLF CLUB LTD
ESSEX (CM2 9AP)
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 10 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 December 2025
Contents
Summary
The Golf Operations Apprentice will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day running of golf club operations while working towards a government recognised apprenticeship qualification.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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40-hour week including training time.
Will need to work weekends during golf season.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 11 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Competition & Handicap Support
- Assist with the set-up and administration of club competitions using Intelligent Golf (IG) and other systems.
- Help record results and support with prize presentations.
- Assist senior staff in monitoring and updating member handicaps.
Golf Societies & Events
- Support society bookings and preparation for visiting groups.
- Help deliver a high-quality experience for members and guests on event days.
- Assist with maintaining the club’s golf diary and updating schedules.
Member & Guest Liaison
- Act as a friendly and professional first point of contact for member and visitor queries.
- Assist in preparing and sharing club communications via email, notice boards, and the website.
- Under supervision, assist with course marshalling to help maintain the pace of play.
Secondary Responsibilities
Social Media Support
- Help update the club’s social media accounts with relevant and timely content.
- Support the creation of posts that highlight competitions, events, and the member experience.
- Ensure that all online activity follows the club’s social media policy.
Administration & Record Keeping
- Help maintain accurate records of competitions, events, and honours boards.
- Support with general administration and data entry tasks.
- Provide general administration support to the office.
Desired Attributes
- Willingness to learn and develop skills in golf club operations.
- Enthusiasm for golf and an interest in sports or leisure management.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Organised, reliable, and keen to take responsibility.
- A level of computer competence commensurate with the role.
- Basic familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.).
- Professional and positive approach to working with members, guests, and colleagues.
- Flexibility to work weekends and during key club events, with an expectation of regular weekend work during the golf season.
Supervision & Training
- Reports directly to the Office Manager and works with the wider club management team.
- Receives on-the-job training and mentoring to build skills across all areas of golf operations.
- Supported by the club in completing a government apprenticeship program.
- Dedicated study time and guidance will be provided to ensure successful completion of the qualification.
Other Details
- The role is based on working 40 hours per week (including training hours), and there is an expectation to work weekends during the golf season.
- The candidate must meet the eligibility requirements for a level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship qualification.
- The role offers a starting salary of £7.55 per hour plus benefits, including staff membership of Chelmsford Golf Club.
Where you'll work
THE CLUB HOUSE
WIDFORD ROAD
CHELMSFORD
ESSEX
CM2 9AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHELMSFORD 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
Business Administrator Level 3.
An apprenticeship involves regular training with Chelmsford College, with a minimum of 6 hours 'off-the-job' training per week. These hours will be completed at the place of work.
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Chelmsford Golf Club is one of the oldest traditional, private members' clubs in the county, having celebrated its club centenary in 1993. From modest beginnings, this gem of a parkland course is now recognised as one of the best in the county of Essex and is a 'must' for the discerning golfer.
https://www.chelmsfordgc.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Staff Club Membership
After this apprenticeship
With successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be possibilities of full time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004935.
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Closes in 28 days (Saturday 10 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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