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Highly rated in Nottinghamshire County and among the top 165 in England, Worksop Golf Club has hosted the English Amateur Championships, the Logan Trophy, numerous Nottinghamshire County matches & championships, and the County Course rota.
 
This is a very exciting opportunity at Worksop Golf Club, with the restoration to its heathland origins and further improving the bunkers & fleet machinery, is the vision moving forward. We are currently in year 3 of 5 for the bunker and heathland restoration project working with ProFusion Environmental. Central to achieving our ambitions, we seek a passionate and qualified Head Greenkeeper to help us realise our goal of becoming a firmly established England Top 100 course.

The successful candidate will have two main focuses:

- Firstly, they will manage all aspects of the course and Greenkeeping team and ensure the course and playing surfaces perform to the highest possible standard all year round
- The second key focus for the next three years will be working with the architectural plan, contractors, Secretary/Manager, and Chair of Greens to manage and plan the course of work throughout the next 5 to 10 years

Reporting to the Secretary/Manager, the right candidate will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of organising and motivating a professional team dedicated to delivering excellence at a Championship level. You will have an empathy and knowledge of heathland courses and modern Greenkeeping practices that you will leverage in creating and upkeep a ‘must play’ course, which will be recognised as one of the finest in the region.

If this sounds like the opportunity and challenge you are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will possess/be able to demonstrate the following:

- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in greenkeeping and sports turf management
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certification
- Qualified CS30 & CS31 chainsaw operator (desirable)
- Significant experience in a previous similar management role, e.g. Course Manager, Head Greenkeeper, Deputy Course Manager/Deputy Head Greenkeeper
- The ability to inspire, train, develop and mentor a greenkeeping team to achieve consistently high standards
- The skills and vision necessary to help shape the development and delivery of an agreed Course Masterplan, consistent with the club’s long-term goals and aspirations
- The ability to plan, monitor, evaluate and respond to course performance
- Knowledge of modern and advancing greenkeeping practices
- Practical experience operating all modern turf maintenance machinery (including repair and maintenance)
- Experience in management and maintenance of modern irrigation and sustainable drainage systems. To include servicing, diagnosing faults, repairing and correcting usage of water
- Experience in construction on golf courses, including but not limited to tees, bunkers, drainage and pathways
- Be an able and confident communicator, capable of inspiring strong collaboration within the greenkeeping team, wider club, and with external partners
- An eye for detail. High standards of course quality and presentation. High professional and personal standards
- Good finance knowledge, including the preparation, management and control of budgets
- A proficient user of Microsoft Office and other necessary IT packages and systems
- Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace and on the golf course to ensure compliance throughout the department
- Flexibility and willingness to work outside regular working hours when necessary, including a weekend rota
- A full, clean UK driving license. Desirable
- Modern environmental and ecological management practices and heather/heathland restoration
- The ability to play golf and/or show a desire for the game

Benefits:

- Competitive salary, progression plan and bonus schemes
- Company Pension
- Opportunity for career development & training funded by the Club
- BIGGA membership
- Full membership of the club and facilities
- Seasonal Uniform
- Free meals during working hours
- Discount on golf equipment
- A dynamic, supportive working environment with a focus on professionalism and development

Application process:

To apply, please send an email including a cover letter highlighting your motivation for the role, relevant experience and skills matched to the essential qualities we require, an up to date CV and details of your current remuneration to: thesecretary@worksopgolfclub.com