Sustainable Golf Certification Manager

The R&A - Scotland
Commercial 16 March 2025

The Role – Sustainable Golf Certification Manager

Location - Remote 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sustainable Golf Department as a Certification Manager. The successful candidate will be accountable for the design, and implementation out of the digitally led Sustainable Golf certification programme that drives year on year growth in revenue by effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, in particular providing Golf Clubs globally, to provide a framework and inspection criteria that improves their overall Golf Course Sustainability.
 
Be a positive ambassador who is a key driving force in the changing the perception Golf sustainability industry wide, by proactively engaging with Clubs to story tell, showcase and share best practice using the data and insights from adoption.
 
This is a full time position working 35 hours per week.
 
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
  • Life Insurance Cover
  • Enhanced Maternity/Partner Pay
  • 35 Days Holiday Per Year
  • Free tickets to The Open and AIG Women’s Open each year (and other relevant R&A Championships)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Contribution towards glasses for VDU use
  • Discounts available across 800 UK retailers and local businesses
Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
  • Strong experience and understanding of turfgrass management in golf either by way of professional qualification or practical experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully project management in Turfgrass to drive performance.
  • Experience in the implementation of digital development of products .
  • Knowledge and expertise in global standards of sustainability for turfgrass management
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.
 
 
Download the full job description here:
R&A Sustainable Golf Certification Manager - Job description.pdf

 

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