Description:

Bury St Edmunds Golf Club, Suffolk, require a qualified Senior Greenkeeper to join the team and assist in providing first-class facilities to its members and visitors.
 
The Senior Greenkeeper will work closely with the Course Manager and Deputy Course Manager to help manage the staff and maintain the course, assisting with project work and any other duties. The role is based on a 40-hour week, with paid overtime as necessary.
 
With constant improvements to the facilities and ongoing investment in all areas, BSE is an exciting  club to be a part of. The greenkeeping team carry out extensive in-house course improvements on a regular basis, and are supplied with the latest technology in regards to machinery and equipment. We encourage staff training and personal development through both in-house and external training.

Successful candidates require the following attributes:
- The ability to lead by example
- A positive attitude with excellent communication skills
- A strong work ethic with a focus on attention to detail
- The ability to problem solve and make decisions
- Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude!

Desirable skills/qualifications:
- Minimum NVQ level 2 / working towards level 3
- A good understanding of the game of golf
- A basic mechanical knowledge
- A full driving licence

In return you will receive:
- Salary – £30,000 - £32,000  
- Paid overtime (x1.5 weekdays & Saturdays, x2 Sundays)
- 20 days annual holiday increasing each year up to 25
- Encouragement for further training (academic and practical)
- Staff pension scheme
- Paid BIGGA membership (encouraging participation in educational events)
- Membership of both courses
- Discounted food

To apply (or for more information), please submit a CV together with a covering letter to the Course Manager, Tom Smart at greenkeeper@burygolf.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Thursday 13th March 2025 

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