Heritage Officer - part time position

Organisation: The Professional Golfers Association
Salary: Competetive
Location: The PGA National Headquarters
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Interview date: 17 June 2025
Job Description: About Us:
Established in 1901, our vision is to be the best and most reputable Member Association in Sport, with our mission being to improve the personal and professional lives of our Members. The overall job purpose will include being custodian for the PGA collection of Heritage items to ensure its long-term preservation, protection and enhancement for the benefit of The PGA. Understand and share the history of The PGA. Conducting research, maintaining heritage displays, providing talks to individuals or groups and working alongside the Executive Office Manager on specialist projects to mark anniversaries and special occasions.
About our People and our Culture:
Our values of being professional, respectful, supportive and acting with integrity are reflected in our people, our environment and are at the heart of all we do. Our traditions and heritage are important as we embrace new and progressive ways of working.
What We Offer:
Up to 25+ days annual leave plus bank/public holidays and a holiday purchase scheme; Pension Scheme with a 5% Employer Contribution; After a qualifying period access to our Private Medical Insurance, Group Income Protection Scheme, Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay Schemes; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for your mental, financial and physical wellbeing; free car parking at our offices; Access to tailored learning opportunities through our bespoke platform; and a discount scheme offering savings on shopping, leisure and dining.

The Role: To act as an Ambassador of the PGA at all times, promoting key organisational messages and always presenting the Association, PGA Members, Partners and golf in a positive light. To have overall responsibility for the following areas:
• Co-ordinating the Association’s heritage collection
• Working with the Media Department to undertake research on the History of The PGA as appropriate, providing information for both internal and external audiences
• Responding as appropriate to enquiries from Members and the public
• Creating and delivering engaging presentations to share the history of The PGA and/or associated heritage items to staff, PGA trainees, PGA Members, Golf Bodies and the general public as necessary
• Providing expert advice, guidance and conducting general research on historical areas/items of significance
• Any additional adhoc projects as requested by the Executive Office Manager or the Senior Leadership Team

Role Requirements: Education/Qualifications/Key Competencies/Personal Profile Includes:
Have knowledge of the game of golf, its history and traditions; experience of working with artefacts, collections, archives and working with electronic archiving systems; experienced public speaker; previous experience of delivering projects within deadlines; demonstrable experience in carrying out extensive research; good IT skills/knowledge of Microsoft Office; previous experience of working in an archive, museum or heritage environment and good have knowledge of The PGA (ideally); excellent communication and presenter skills, ability to create clear, concise and engaging written material; ability to work independently; good attention to detail; excellent research, planning and organising skills; ability to lift and carry objects securely; have a flexible approach; self-motivated, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.
How to apply: • Request a job description from jennifer.hewison@pga.org.uk - the job description will provide you with further details about the role. • Send your CV with a cover letter that very clearly details how you meet the role requirements listed above and those within the job description to jennifer.hewison@pga.org.uk. Your covering letter is an important part of the application process and provides you with an opportunity to set yourself apart from other applicants. The closing date for applications is 12 noon, 15 May 2025 interviews will take place at HQ on 21 May 2025. If you need any adjustments or additional support with your application, please let us know.