Concierge Driver

Connoisseur Golf Ltd; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury golf travel provider in St Andrews is looking for a Concierge Driver to ensure a seamless experience for clients during the golfing season. The role involves driving small groups of golfers in premium vehicles and requires excellent customer service skills, a valid UK driving license, and a strong knowledge of Scottish golf. This seasonal position offers a salary between £27-30k per year, with the potential for significant gratuities. Ideal for those wanting to advance in the golf travel sector or retirees seeking summer work.

Qualifications

• Valid clean UK driving license (preferably 0, max 3 points).
• Previous experience in luxury golf/hotel/travel sector preferred.
• Keen knowledge of golf required.

Responsibilities

• Drive client groups across Scotland, ensuring top customer service.
• Meet & greet clients at airports or hotels.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Scottish golf courses

Advanced level of customer service

High attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Job description

Connoisseur Golf is one of the leading names in luxury golf travel. Based in St Andrews, we offer exclusive, high spec itineraries across Scotland, Ireland, England and a range of other destinations throughout the world. The Scottish Golf Tourism Awards named us Best Tour Operator in 2023 and 2024. We are the leading provider of heli-golf in the UK & Ireland, and we serve an A-list clientele. The position of Concierge Driver requires superb communication skills, an understanding of the luxury golf travel sector and a high level of flexibility throughout the golfing season (April - October). This role blends high-level chauffeuring with industry leading service - ensuring guests enjoy a seamless, comfortable and memorable journey from arrival to departure. 'Concierge Driver' would ideally suit a young person looking to make a start in / advance themselves in the golf travel business or alternatively a retired person keen to make a summer income working in their favourite past-time. Ideally you would live in North-East Fife or within a short commute of St Andrews.

What to expect:

• Seasonal contract from April 1 - October 31, 2026.
• A generous salary dependent upon skill-set and experience (£27-30k per year, pro rata) and the opportunity to increase this significantly via gratuities.
• Variable working hours, which will often include early mornings, weekends, evenings and extended periods away from home.
• A high level of training and support from a friendly team, reporting into our Operations Manager which will allow you to develop confidence ahead of the season.
• Establishing comms with the Group Leader pre-arrival.
• Meeting & greeting clients at their arrival airport or hotel.
• Driving client groups (VIP Small Mercedes Sprinter or Mercedes V-Class) across Scotland, ensuring an industry leading level of customer service for 2-4 Golfers Only.
• Maintaining comms with client groups via Phone/Text/Whatsapp/Connoisseur Golf App.
• Maintaining a superior standard of vehicle cleanliness, comfort and readiness at all times.
• Liaising with the office team to make itinerary modifications.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the luxury golf/hotel/travel sector is preferred but not essential.
• Valid clean UK driving license (Preferably 0, but 3 points max)
• Strong knowledge of Scottish golf courses, airports, 5* hotels, restaurants and regional points of interest.
• A 'can-do' attitude coupled with an extremely high attention to detail and cleanliness.
• A strong geographical knowledge of Scotland.
• An advanced level of customer service.
• A keen knowledge of golf is a pre-requisite, as is a strong awareness of the leading courses throughout the UK.

Please send a short cover note along with your CV to Vicki Watson. Title your email 'Concierge Driver Application' and send to [e-mail] by Friday 16th January. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on Monday 19th January to arrange an interview.