Description:

An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Ogbourne Downs Golf Club as we seek a First Assistant Greenkeeper to bolster our management team.

The Role

As First Assistant Greenkeeper you will be third in charge of the team for the upkeep and maintenance of all aspects of the golf course ranging from the basics of cutting grass at different heights and areas, bunker maintenance, changing hole locations, operating machinery and more complex project-based work, including course construction, tree/shrub clearance and other developmental initiatives.

Full-time Hours (Spring, Summer, Autumn)

6am - 2.30pm Monday – Thursday
5am - 10.30am – Friday
Weekend rota basis of 1 in 5

Renumeration: £31,000-£32,000

The Golf Club

The Club prides itself as a chalk downland site, set amongst and with fantastic views of the Wiltshire Downs. The 18-hole layout embraces its quirky downland shapes, wide fairways, wispy rough and is dominated with fescue in all playing surfaces. The Club’s staff levels are based at four full time members of green staff and backed up with an Apprentice Greenkeeper, a part time greenkeeper and a seasonal member of staff for additional support. The Club strives to constantly improve, recent highlights include the construction of a new short-game area facility, winter renovations to several bunkers and tees and developing plans to create a strategic long-term plan for the golf course. The Club’s membership is stronger than ever, and we were recently ‘The Golfer’s Choice’ Hidden Gem #3 in England.

Minimum requirements

- Level 2 qualified greenkeeper
- PA 1 & 6 certificates
- 3 years greenkeeping experience

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following:

- Driven, hard-working and set a good example
- Inspired to assist leading a team
- Good timekeeping
- Good attention to detail
- Have a ‘give and take’ attitude

Incentives:

- Staff training and development to suit your needs
- Daily staff meal
- British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association membership
- High standard of uniform
- A Winter break over Christmas time (based on lieu hours from summer)  
- Access to play golf and invite guests

The Head Greenkeeper

The Club’s Head Greenkeeper took charge of the role over four years ago, putting a new team together who have gone on to achieve great standards and raise the profile of the Club. He has a vast experience during his 15 years greenkeeping, including international experience from the USA and Australia and has worked on some of the finest courses in the South of England such as Sunningdale, Burnham and Berrow, Frilford Heath and Royal Wimbledon. He works alongside the Club’s consultant Greg Evans to ensure standards are kept high and they set plans to continue to push the Club forward. He considers himself an ‘investor in people’; accommodating your goals to help you achieve what you are capable of and where you’d like to progress your career to.

To Apply: If this appeals to you, please apply with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position to greens@ogbournedowns.co.uk

Useful links:

Club Website – www.ogbournedowns.co.uk
Head Green Keeper Twitter - @eddiecampb3ll
Golfers’ Choice Review - Golfers' Choice 2023: 20 hidden golf course gems of England (golfpass.com)
Greenkeepers YouTube channel - Ogbourne Downs Greens Staff - YouTube