Golf Course Operative, North Inch Golf Course, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Golf Course Operative (Fixed Term until 31 October 2027) - PKC13509
£20,872 - £21,998 (28.8 Hours per week)
North Inch Golf Course, Perth

We are seeking to appoint a Seasonal Golf Course Operative to work at North Inch Golf Course as part of the Community Greenspace team, from mid-March until 31 October 2026.

The successful candidate will work within a small, friendly team responsible for the day-to-day operation of the golf course, helping to deliver a welcoming and well-run facility for all users.

Duties will include welcoming golfers, collecting green fees, and managing bookings by telephone, email, and in person. The role will also involve assisting with the marketing and promotion of the golf course online, therefore good computer skills and confidence using digital platforms are essential.

From time to time, the postholder will assist with basic golf course maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, leaf blowing, litter picking, raking bunkers, and replacing divots. This element of the role requires a reasonable level of physical fitness; full training will be provided.

Hours are worked on a rota basis and will include regular evening and weekend working.

Due to the nature of the post, the successful candidate will be required to work outdoors on a regular basis.

This is a fixed-term post until 31 October 2026.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Basic knowledge of golf and an understanding of golf etiquette, with a keen interest in the sport.
• Friendly, approachable, and welcoming manner with strong customer service skills.
• Experience of dealing with the public in a customer-facing role.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Computer literate, with experience using IT systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness to assist with occasional course maintenance duties.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a golf, leisure, or outdoor environment.
• Experience supporting online bookings or basic digital marketing activity.

 

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Niall McGill at nmcgill@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.