Job Description

The Role - Retail & Uniform Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commercial department as Retail & Uniform Assistant (Temp). The successful candidate will be accountable for, implementation and distribution of the organisational clothing operation at The Open Championship & AIG Women's Open as well as support with the distribution of R&A branded clothing for staff and referees attending our amateur championships.


This is a fixed term position working 2 / 3 days per week. The successful candidate may be required to work onsite at The Open and AIG Women's Open where weekend working will be required.


We are looking for 1 person to fill this role - ideally starting in March for a period of 6 months.


Please note, we may close applications early should we receive sufficient applications.

What We Offer

We offer a great benefits package including the following:


Competitive Salary Company Pension Scheme and Sick Pay 35 Days Holiday Per Year (Pro-rata)

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:


Scottish National 5 qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent. Ability to learn and use technological systems. Experience using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.





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About The R&A

The R&A group of companies was formed in 2004 to take on The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews' responsibilities for governing the Rules of Golf, staging The Open, golf's original championship, and developing the sport. The World Golf Museum in St Andrews is part of The R&A group.


Together The R&A and the USGA govern the sport of golf worldwide, operating in separate jurisdictions with a commitment to a single code for the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status and Equipment Standards. The R&A, through R&A Rules Ltd, governs the sport worldwide, outside of the United States and Mexico, on behalf of over 61 million golfers engaged in the sport in 145 countries and with the consent of 164 organisations from amateur and professional golf.


The R&A has responsibility for running a series of world class amateur events and international matches in women's and girls' as well as men's and boys' golf. The R&A stages the AIG Women's Open and works with the DP World Tour to stage the Senior Open presented by Rolex.


The R&A is committed to investing 200 million over ten years in developing golf and supports the growth of the sport internationally, including the development and management of sustainable golf facilities.


For more information, please visit www.randa.org