Description:

About Us:

Childwall Golf Club moved to its current location in 1939 and owns the freehold. Located in a serene corner of south Liverpool it remains one of golf’s best-kept secrets — a hidden gem boasting a beautifully maintained 18-hole parkland course which has hosted both County and Northern Boys Championship, GEO Certified and looked over by an iconic art deco clubhouse.

The Course is made up of rich loam soils on a clay base which sits on sandstone. The Club has over the past 20 years upgraded all the greens which are now sand based with a mixture of poa-annua, bent, fescue and rye grasses.

With a proud tradition of continuous investment both on and off the Course, we are committed to delivering excellence and driving ongoing improvement. In the last ten years capital expenditure of over £1million has taken place on the Course, on infrastructure and on new machinery. More is planned over the next 5 years including a new irrigation system and new fleet of machinery.

We are now offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate, professional, and talented individual to take our Course to the next level. This leadership role involves guiding and developing our dedicated greenkeeping team while delivering consistent, year-on-year enhancements to the course.

The Role:

The Course Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and continuous improvement and planning of the golf course and its surrounding grounds.

In this key leadership role, you will oversee and develop a team of 7 greenkeepers plus seasonal staff and 34 artisans who work on the Course, you will manage the delivery of course projects and ensure that Childwall Golf Club consistently provides top-quality playing conditions throughout the year for its Members and Guests.

The Ideal Candidate:

- Proven experience in a senior greenkeeping or course management role
- Level 5 qualification is be preferred but a minimum Level 4 qualification in Sports Turf Management or equivalent
- Highly skilled in agronomy, course set-up, turf management and irrigation systems
- Strong project management skills, with experience delivering improvement projects on time and within the capital budget provided
- A genuine passion for golf and an understanding of player expectations
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge of modern industry practices, including sustainable and environmentally friendly course management, including being and keeping up with legislation covering the use of pesticides and fertilisers. Knowledge of the GEO certification would be an advantage
- Certified to operate and/or oversee chainsaws and possess the relevant spraying qualifications
- Flexible, driven and committed to the planning and delivering year-on-year enhancements
- A drive to stay current with continual professional development
- Active interest in emerging technology and techniques of all types of greenkeeping in particular the use of robotic mowers

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, inspire, and develop the greenkeeping team to consistently deliver exceptional course conditions
- Oversee the development and implementation of a 5-year course improvement plan, coordinating with stakeholder, contractors and consultants as required
- Design and execute comprehensive maintenance programmes covering turf care, irrigation systems, machinery upkeep, and course presentation
- Manage departmental budget effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources
- Monitor and report on course conditions regularly to the Senior Management Team
- Ensure full compliance with all health & safety, environmental, and legal regulations
- Maintain a visible and approachable presence on the course, fostering positive relationships with Members and Guests
- Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and continuous development
- Collaborate closely with the wider Club Management Team to enhance the overall member and guest experience

Salary: Competitive, negotiable and dependent on experience we will be offering in excess of £65k per annum to the right candidate

What We Offer:

- The opportunity to develop and lead an exciting golf course development plan
- Full John Deere fleet, newly built staff welfare facilities and offices
- Commitment to continued golf course investment
- Supportive and forward-thinking club management
- Very competitive salary and company pension scheme
- Membership of BIGGA
- Investment in your personal and professional development
- An enjoyable working environment in a thriving club

How to Apply: Please send a covering letter detailing your experience, salary expectations and why you are the ideal candidate along with your up-to-date CV listing projects delivered, to: Gavin Brown, Secretary Manager, Childwall Golf Club, Naylors Road, Liverpool, L27 2YA or email your application to: office@childwallgolfclub.co.uk

Applications close at the end of the first week in August 2025. Candidate selection will follow with first interviews to be scheduled late August/early September 2025. A second interview, if necessary, will take place shortly thereafter. It is hoped to appoint by mid-September with the new Course Manager starting, subject to notice to be given to current employer, by the start of January 2026 at the latest.