Office Manager / Finance Controller- Swinley Forest Golf Club, Berkshire

16 January 2026

About the Club:

Swinley Forest Golf Club is one of the country’s premier private members’ golf clubs. We are looking for a professional office manager who can work with a small team to deliver exceptional customer service in the most discreet manner.
You can find out more about the role below…

Club Website

Job Description

About the Role :

This new full-time role will be responsible for managing all facets of the office, including all financial matters, as well as acting as a direct support to the Club Secretary.

Working hours 9.00am – 5.00pm (40-hour Monday – Friday) although some flexibility will be required during peak times of the year.

Key Responsibilities:

Full details can be found on the Linked Job Description

Manage all aspects of the Club’s membership administration,
Handle new member enquiries and guide applicants through the joining process
Prepare all accounts to month end prior to passing to Finance Manager (Contractor).
Pay all suppliers by BACS as per the club policies.
Maintain accurate staff records & files for 35 employees using Peninsula software.
Prepare and update all staff contracts of employment.

About You:

Candidate skills & qualification

This is a new position and the ideal person will be one who has the utmost discretion, diplomacy, initiative and can always work in a calm and controlled manner. Our Office Manager will be expected to lead in the modernisation of all functions of the office and to maximise the use of all software programmes that the club operate.

SAGE 50 accounting & SAGE payroll essential.
Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
Club Systems V1 membership operating system knowledge advantageous.
Familiar with HR platforms.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal, planning, and prioritising abilities are essential.
An understanding of golf and its traditions will be advantageous.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to plan and schedule work to maximise efficiencies.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to modernise the office and finance functions at a truly wonderful club.

We Offer:

£50,000 – £55,000 depending on qualifications & experience.
Pension contribution and club funded life insurance policy (3 x annual salary).
Share of a very generous staff fund paid out yearly.
Meals on duty.
Access to staff golf policy.
Further training & development opportunities

Application Process:

All applications will be treated in the utmost confidence and should be directed to the club Secretary, Gordon Simpson by email [email protected] no later than Friday 30^th January at 5.00pm.

Applications should include a letter clearly highlighting your suitability to the role as well as an up-to-date CV.

Only those who proceed to interview stage will be contacted.

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