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Head Green Keeper - Wenvoe Castle Golf Club – Cardiff – South Wales

Job Description
 
Applications are invited for the position of Head Green Keeper. We are looking for a hands-on greenkeeper who can manage the day-to-day operations of the course.
 
Wenvoe Castle Golf Club is a long-established member's club founded in 1936. We are a parkland course designed by the five times open champion James Braid. The club is situated just outside Cardiff and within the Vale of Glamorgan, approximately five miles west of Cardiff Central. This is a course with a great reputation, both challenging and enjoyable to all. A must play course in South Wales. Wenvoe castle has regularly hosted Wales golf championships and was the venue for the 2024 Welsh boys and girls under 18 championships.
 
 
The successful candidate will be capable of:
planning organising, controlling, and contributing to the green keeping team's activities
A high standard of course presentation and quality of green is required
You will be responsible for the course, tee to green along with its surrounding areas in order to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance
Candidates should possess all relevant green keeping qualifications, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, spraying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6
Have a history of success at a known quality course, either as head green keeper or deputy head green keeper
You will be expected to budget and control expenditure
You will also be expected to contribute positively to course improvements and lead any course developments
The successful candidate will be able to:
Motivate and supervise the green keeping team with an enthusiastic can-do attitude.
Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and the ability to introduce modern green keeping practices, approaches, and administration into the golf club.
Understand and be able to implement Health & Safety and other relevant legislation.
Carry out staff appraisals, develop and implement training plans.
Manage and maintain the course machinery, drainage, and irrigation system.
Be able to work closely with the Chairman of Greens, club Captain and management.
The salary for this position is negotiable.
 
The working hours are subject to discussion.
 
 
Applications via email, including a full CV, 2 references and current salary to: Nicola Manning. Secretary@wenvoecastlegolfclub.co.uk Or in writing: The Secretary, Wenvoe Castle Golf Club, Wenvoe, Cardiff, CF5 6BE.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 13th September 2024