Course Manager / Head Greenkeeper

London Airlinks Golf Course

Full Time

Following a £multi-million investment by Glendale Golf, we have an incredible opportunity for a Course Manager to lead the greenkeeping team at a brand new 18-hole golf course.

London Airlinks Golf Course is located in West London and opened in May 2023.

Roles like this are few and far between, so here’s a chance to put your stamp on what is already shaping up to become one of London’s most popular golfing destinations.

London Airlinks Golf Course is located close to our flagship golf venue - Richmond Park Golf Course, so the role benefits from shared resources including staffing and machinery.

Duties

• Managing and delivering the maintenance and improvement plan for the golf course and amenity areas.

• Managing budgets, finance and resources for maintenance of the golf course, Toptracer® Range & amenity areas.

• Recruiting and training staff.

• Oversee the servicing & maintenance plans and safe operation of the machinery fleet, plus annual service contracts with external suppliers.

• In-depth knowledge of sports turf management including pesticide and feed applications.

• Maintenance and monitoring of irrigation and drainage systems.

• An understanding of modern advances in materials, machinery and greenkeeping techniques.

• Health & Safety & EMS management.

• Carry out quality and maintenance audits to ensure we achieve KPI standards.

In addition to having the appropriate greenkeeping knowledge and skills for the position the successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes :-

• Enthusiastic individual who has an eye for detail.

• Strong team player.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to lead by example.

• Open and honest.

The Person

• Previous experience in a similar course management role.

• NVQ Level 2.

• PA1, PA2, PA6.

• Chainsaw Certificate.

• Ecology management.

What can Glendale Golf offer you?

• Excellent salary and generous bonus scheme.

• Free use of Glendale Golf Courses,

• free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• employee discount portal

• company sick pay

• career progression and more

How to Apply

If you feel like you’d be successful in this role or are interested to know more, we’d love to hear from you.  Please apply with a letter of application and CV to jon.dummett@glendalegolf.co.uk

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.