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Event Manager: South of England

PING Junior Golf Tour

Self-Employed Contract Role

Reports to: Tour Founder / Tour Director

Contract type: Self-employed, contract only (not employed/PAYE)

Scope: Up to 10 events per year initially, with scope to grow

Day rate: £500 per event

Location: South of England (home-based, with regional travel to event venues)

Role Overview

The PING Junior Golf Tour is seeking a passionate and organised Event Manager to lead the delivery of junior golf events across the South of England. Engaged on a self-employed contract basis, this role is central to expanding the Tour’s presence in the region – building relationships with clubs, recruiting players and ensuring events run smoothly and to a high standard. Initially covering up to 10 events per year, with scope to grow, this role is ideal for someone who wants the flexibility of contract work combined with a meaningful role in junior golf development.

Key Responsibilities

Event Delivery

Plan, schedule and run a calendar of up to 10 junior tour events per year across the South of England
Liaise with host golf clubs on logistics, course setup and tee-time scheduling
Oversee on-the-day operations: registration, starting, scoring, prize-giving
Ensure events run safely, on time and in line with Tour standards and PING brand guidelines

Club & Venue Relationships

Identify and secure suitable host venues across the region
Build and maintain strong relationships with club professionals, managers and committees
Negotiate rates and terms for venue hire

Player Recruitment & Engagement

Promote the Tour to junior golfers, parents and clubs across the South of England
Manage entries, communications and player queries for regional events
Build a strong, growing base of regular players
Act as a key point of contact for players and parents in the region

Marketing & Promotion

Capture and share event content (photos, results, highlights) to support Tour-wide promotion

Administration & Reporting

Manage the event on the day via Golf Genius (full training will be provided)
Report regularly to the Tour Founder/Director on regional performance, attendance and growth opportunities

Brand & Sponsor Representation

Represent PING and Tour sponsors professionally at all events
Ensure sponsor branding and obligations are met at regional events
Identify potential local partnership opportunities

Contract Terms

Engagement: Self-employed contractor — responsible for own tax, National Insurance and insurance arrangements
Day rate: £500 per event day
Volume: Up to 10 events in the first year, reviewed with scope to increase
Travel and any agreed expenses to be confirmed separately