Description:

The Role

Dainton Park is a busy 18-hole parkland golf club and restaurant located in South Devon, designed by Adrian Stiff, opened in 1993. Proprietary owned, the course benefits from continuous investment and improvement. Recent upgrades include new greens and tees irrigation, and extensive drainage upgrades on 18 greens and seven fairways. Plans are in place to increase the capacity of the driving range from ten to 16 bays and install Toptracer technology.

We are looking for a Course Manager to maintain the high standards of the golf course and practise facilities and continue the progressive work. The successful candidate will have excellent technical knowledge, good management and organizational skills, a strong work ethic and a hands-on approach.

The position is full time, average 40-hrs pw including weekends when required.

What you’ll do…

- Maintain the golf course to the highest standards in an environmentally sustainable manner
- Recommend and implement course improvements
- Manage a comprehensive inventory of amenity products, ensuring proper use and storage
- Financial management, including budget responsibility and cost monitoring
- Maintain an up-to-date fleet of machinery, keeping logs of maintenance and operator training
- Manage a team of six full time greens staff, including recruitment, training and performance appraisals
- Hire and manage contractors for specific projects
- Comply with health & safety legislation
- Communicate regularly with company directors and members

What you offer…

- A strong understanding of golf and a passion for green keeping
- Previous course management experience, or at least an advanced deputy role
- Minimum SVQ Level 3 Sports Turf Management, or equivalent
- PA1, 2 & 6 spraying qualification
- Competence in the operation of a modern computerized irrigation system and on-site weather station
- Excavator experience (desirable)
- Chainsaw license (desirable)
- Active interest in emerging technology and green keeping techniques
- Full UK driving license
- Mechanical knowledge
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Good communication skills

What we offer…

- A relaxed, friendly place to work
- Competitive salary dependent on experience, including a company pension
- BIGGA membership
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Full 7-day golf membership
- 28-days holiday

Application Process

To apply, candidates should email daniel@daintonparkgolf.co.uk describing their motivation for the role, and including an up-to-date CV, details of their current remuneration and ability to relocate if necessary. Applications will close by the end of August, with interviews planned for early September. The successful candidate should be ready to start early in the new year, subject to notice period with current employer.