About Us:
Bernhard and Company launched The Bernhard Academy in 2019 at the factory facilities in Haverhill, Suffolk. Since then, it has established four Academy hubs at Moortown Golf Club in Leeds, Royal Norwich Golf Club in Norfolk, Gleneagles in Scotland and Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, USA.

Promoting personal and professional development programmes for the sports turf profession, the Academy provides opportunities for growth and development for all.

As the Academy continues to develop, it is extending its offer to include a range of technical and agronomic workshops that will enhance the skills and knowledge of those working within the sports turf industry.

To enable this the Bernhard Academy is seeking a motivated and engaging individual to join the team to create, manage and deliver workshops relating to technical training and equipment management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing programmes, delivering them in an engaging and interactive environment and measuring their success.

They will work closely with the Education Director, other programme leaders, internal and external teams to ensure a coordinated and positive experience.

National and international travel will be required of the successful candidate.

The Role

Develop programmes to provide world-class learning and development opportunities relevant to the industry in subjects related to Technical training and Equipment Management
Deliver programmes to professionals at all stages of their career
Review and adapt programmes to identify best practices and procedures
Work with internal and external teams, programme leaders and trainers to develop, promote and execute opportunities
Lead team meetings to discuss progress and maximise productivity
Embrace and embody the philosophy of the objectives of the Bernhard Academy.

The Person

Strong technical background with knowledge of sports turf equipment maintenance
Experience in coordinating activities and events
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritise and complete tasks in a timely manner
Experience of working within and leading teams
Good organisational skills
Solution-oriented mindset
Attention to detail
Focussed on completing projects
Ability to travel nationally and internationally
Committed to the growth and development of self and other
Self-assured and confident in their abilities.

Position: full-time

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: 23 days holiday (plus statutory bank holidays) | pension contributions | Life insurance | hybrid working arrangement between home-based and offices in Rugby and Haverhill