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We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Head Greenkeeper to join our Southwell Racecourse team!

About us…

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work! 
 
Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.

What is ARC?

- We embrace diversity
- We develop our people
- We care for our visitors
- We think about our impact
- We are proud of our sport
- Work Perks of being a Head Greenkeeper...
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes

About the role:
 
The Head Greenkeeper will be responsible and accountable for maintenance and presentation of the Golf Course and the Clubhouse, in line with the requirements of the Executive Director. The Head Greenkeeper will be responsible for the Greenkeeping Team.

Responsibilities of Head Greenkeeper:

- To prepare and maintain all areas of the golf course and surrounds in accordance with good sports turf management guidelines and the requirements of the company
- Forward planning to include daily, weekly, seasonal and annual tasks. All planning will be recorded along with other relevant data (weather and irrigation) that will allow analysis to identify trends and developments in the course and its conditions providing better information for future decision making
- To carryout course construction, bunker, tees, greens etc where agreed and as required
- Presentation of lawns, car park and other clubhouse areas to the highest possible standard
- Flower beds and hanging baskets maintenance as required
- To keep all roadways, clear of rubbish/dirt
- To ensure that all the golf course machinery and equipment is used as per the manufacturer’s general instructions
- To allocate duties to the team appropriately, ensure work is carried out in a timely manger to appropriate standards and with the health and safety of staff and Golfers a priority at all times

The person we are looking for as a Head Greenkeeper has…..

- Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ qualification to L3 in Turf Maintenance/Sports Turf Management, or equivalent/higher
- Full clean UK driving license
- Spray PA1, PA2A & PA6
- Strong communication and organisational skills – able to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines.

We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.  We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.