Description:

Surbiton Golf Club is seeking to appoint a Deputy course manager to join our established team on a full-time basis.

Surbiton Golf Club is an 18-hole private members’ course with a heritage stretching back to 1895. Situated in the leafy suburbs of South West London, close to Kingston and the A3, our course – one of the best presented in Surrey – continues to evolve and adapt to golf technology, and the needs of golfers of all levels.

The successful applicant will be working in a highly productive team and will work alongside the course manager to support the development and maintenance of the course to a very high standard.

The role requires an individual who can apply their skills to all aspects of course management and be a career minded person who wants to progress in the greenkeeping industry.

You must be highly motivated, passionate about your career, possess a flexible attitude and have a keen eye for detail. We are looking for an individual with good communication skills and have the ability to motivate, lead, develop and mentor others.

Key responsibilities

- Supervising and motivating the greenkeeping team.
- Deputising for the Course Manager in their absence.
- Assisting in planning and executing maintenance schedules and projects.
- Overseeing course, short game area and driving range maintenance.
- Managing equipment and resources.
- Supporting with project work
- Ensuring Health & Safety and COSHH compliance. 

Available to work Monday to Friday 45 Hours in Summer and 35 Hours in Winter with weekend work on a rota system.

Salary

£40,000 plus overtime

Qualifications and experience:

Essentials: -

- Minimum of 5 years Greenkeeping experience and qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in sports turf management.
- Spraying certification PA1/PA2/PA6
- Good communication and organisational skills.

Desirable: -

- Qualified to or working towards NVQ level 3 or equivalent in sports turf management.
- Chainsaw certification CS30/CS31
- Good knowledge of irrigation systems
- Knowledge and working experience of health & safety procedures
- Strong staff supervision, leadership and team development skills.

To apply, candidates should email manager@surbitongolfclub.com with both a covering letter and a CV.