Job Description

After celebrating our centenary in 2023, Dunblane New Golf Club has entered an exciting new chapter -- and we're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking General Manager to help lead the way.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Central Scotland's most respected member clubs and play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation for many years to come.

Set in the picturesque cathedral town of Dunblane, the Club benefits from a thriving, welcoming community and excellent transport links to Stirling, Perth, and the wider central belt.

The area continues to grow in both popularity and prosperity, making it an ideal base for members, visitors, and staff alike.

Our James Braid designed golf course is widely regarded as one of the finest parkland layouts in the region. Known for its beautiful tree-lined fairways, and challenging yet enjoyable routing, it consistently earns praise from members and guests.

With ongoing investment in course development and maintenance, the new General Manager will help steward a facility that already stands out for quality and has the potential to reach even higher standards.

We're looking for a focused leader who can inspire teams, strengthen member experience, and bring a modern, commercially aware mindset to the club's operations.

You'll be highly visible around the club

, confident in driving improvements, and able to build strong relationships with staff, members, and partners.

If you thrive in a hands-on leadership role, enjoy variety, and want to be part of a proud, established golf club with a strong future ahead, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us at Dunblane New Golf Club -- and help shape our golfing journey.

The Role

As General Manager you will lead daily operations, uphold governance, drive financial performance, and enhance member experience. You'll manage departments, oversee compliance, support events, develop staff, grow membership, and strengthen commercial opportunities while ensuring our clubhouse, course and estate operate to the highest standards.

Operational Leadership

- Oversee the smooth running of all clubhouse and course activities, ensuring facilities, equipment, and the wider estate are maintained to high standards through both planned and responsive upkeep within the available budget.

People Management

- You must be able to demonstrate personal resilience and composure when managing diverse stakeholder expectations, while leading and supporting department heads, encouraging a culture of cooperation, accountability, and high performance across every area of the Club.

Compliance & Standards

- Acting as company secretary you must uphold all regulatory, legal, and statutory obligations, while reporting to the Board ensuring accurate completion and appropriate distribution of papers & minutes.

Workforce Development

- Manage staffing structures, recruitment, training, and ongoing development to deliver efficient operations and an outstanding member and guest experience.

Financial Stewardship

- Own the Club's budgeting, forecasting, and financial outcomes, ensuring long-term sustainability and responsible growth.

Membership Engagement

- Drive initiatives that attract new members, enhance engagement, and support strong member retention across all categories.

Events & Activities

- Lead the organisation and delivery of the Club's golfing and social programmes, ensuring a varied and appealing calendar throughout the year.

Strategic Delivery

- Collaborate closely with the Board to progress the Club's strategic objectives and maintain clear, consistent communication with members.

External Partnerships

- Develop effective relationships with governing bodies, community organisations, and local partners, representing the Club with professionalism.

Commercial Growth

- Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen revenue performance across marketing, hospitality, and general operations, delivering continuous year-on-year improvement.

What We Are Looking For

Deep experience in managing a golf club or similar premium leisure/hospitality environment. A confident leader with a track record of developing diverse teams and working with Committees or Boards. Commercially aware, financially competent, and able to drive sustainable revenue growth. An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, organisational, and diplomatic skills. Knowledgeable in governance, compliance, and health & safety, with respect for the traditions of private member clubs. Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with weekend or seasonal demands. Desirable: CMAE, GCMA, or equivalent management qualification.

What We Offer

45,000 salary (negotiable, dependent on experience) 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Staff golf membership A varied and rewarding role at a club with a proud history and ambitious plans for the future.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to: chair@dngc.co.uk

Applications closing date 31st December 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person