Course Manager

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Job Title: Course Manager
Location: Ingestre Park Golf Club
Salary: Circa £50k depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Board of Directors
Course Manager

Course Manager

About Us
Ingestre Park Golf Club is a private members’ club with a proud heritage dating back to our relocation to Ingestre in 1977.
Following a major redevelopment, we unveiled our brand-new USGA-spec course in May 2024 — 13 new holes and 5 reconstructed ones. It’s a stunning setting where modern course design meets natural beauty, and we’re seeking an experienced, passionate, and forward-thinking Course Manager to lead our greenkeeping team through this next chapter.
The Role 
The successful candidate will be responsible for the golf course operation, presentation, maintenance, and continuous development of the golf course and practice facilities, while managing and motivating a skilled team of greenkeepers.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a blend of technical knowledge, practical ability, and strong people management skills. The Course Manager will work closely with the Board of Directors, Club Manager and Head Professional to deliver the Club’s long-term vision for excellence in course conditioning and sustainability.
 Key Responsibilities:
  • Produce a maintenance and development plan for the golf course and organising, implementing and participating in the planned programme of maintenance work including greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, rough and all other areas of the course.
  • Lead, train, and develop the greenkeeping team to the highest professional standards
  • Manage course presentation, ensuring consistently high-quality playing surfaces throughout the year
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets for staffing, materials, and machinery
  • Develop and implement sustainable turf management and environmental practices
  • Liaise regularly with the Board of Directors and report on course performance and development
  • Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety, COSHH, and machinery regulations
  • Oversee procurement and maintenance of greenkeeping equipment
  • Plan for adverse weather conditions, tournaments, and special events
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
  • Minimum Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Course Manager, Head Greenkeeper, or Deputy Course Manager.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
  • Demonstrable knowledge of modern turf management practices, irrigation systems, and machinery operation
  • Competence in budgeting, planning, and staff supervision
  • Full UK driving licence and PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates

Desirable:

  • Experience managing capital projects (e.g. bunker renovation, drainage, irrigation upgrades)
  • IT literacy, including course management software and budgeting tools
  • Understanding of biodiversity, ecology, and sustainable maintenance techniques
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
Personal Attributes:
  • Passionate about delivering excellence in course presentation
  • Approachable, motivational, and team focused
  • Organised, methodical, and forward-thinking
  • Competent decision making and problem solving skills that are adaptable in changing conditions with pressured time frames
  • Professional communicator with members and committees
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Support for ongoing training and professional development
How to Apply: Please send a covering letter and CV outlining your experience and achievements to: Sarah Sharp, Club Manager
Closing Date: Thursday 4th December 2025

Head Greenkeeper

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Head Greenkeeper – Selby Golf Club
Selby Golf Club is seeking an experienced and motivated Head Greenkeeper to lead our Greenkeeping Team and support the continued development of our highly regarded championship course.
Head Greenkeeper

Head Greenkeeper

About Selby Golf Club
Selby Golf Club is a beautiful, par-71 championship course built on sand-based, well-drained land, offering excellent playability all year round. The club provides a full range of superb facilities, including a fully equipped practice area featuring TopTracer technology, an extensive putting green, and a newly developed academy course.
In recent years, the club has hosted the England Golf – English Ladies County Finals. Significant course improvements, most notably the full remodelling of all bunkers, have further enhanced the playing experience. Selby Golf Club has also been recognised as one of the Top 100 Courses for Under £70.
Key Duties:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and capability to deliver the following:
  • Produce maintenance and improvement plans that meet the long-term direction and needs of the club
  • Work to annual budgets aligned with the agreed maintenance and improvement programme
  • Organise, implement, and participate in planned maintenance and development work
  • Make necessary purchases of supplies and materials within the approved budget
  • Maintain a close working relationship with the General Manager, Greens Chair, and Board of Directors
  • Communicate effectively with members to build understanding of course management decisions
  • Manage, motivate, and develop the greenkeeping team, including effective delegation and monitoring
  • Manage the staff rota, including weekend working
  • Undertake basic machinery maintenance and repair, and organise servicing of course machinery and equipment, maintaining accurate records
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of safe operating methods for equipment and tools used in course maintenance
  • Possess sound knowledge of turf diseases, weeds, pests, and control methods
  • Keep updated with advances in turf care materials, machinery, and greenkeeping techniques
  • Work at all times within Health & Safety guidelines, including COSHH, Risk Assessments, and SOPs, ensuring the safety of staff, members, visitors, and contractors
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Previous experience as a Head Greenkeeper
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Greenkeeping & Sports Turf Management
  • PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates
  • Current First Aid certification
  • Chainsaw certification
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Strong working knowledge of golf course operations and a thorough understanding of the game of golf
  • Experience in budget management and cost control, with the ability to meet financial objectives
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, following BIGGA guidelines.

How to Apply:

Please send your letter of application to the General Manager by email: manager@selbygolfclub.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 19th December 2025

Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) – Sussex and Kent

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Location: Sussex & Kent

Salary: Competitive package + Bonus + Car + Benefits

Sector: Golf & Fine Turf | Agronomy | Technical Sales

Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) - Sussex and Kent

Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) – Sussex and Kent

OAS is one of the largest UK providers of turf grass, plant health and soil solutions, offering knowledge and experience underpinned by research and development. We are a 100+ strong team, working across the UK in sales, R&D, operations, warehousing, distribution and customer service ensuring the right people are on-hand to support you.

Passionate about the sectors we work in, OAS offers quality choice, product innovation and technical support.

The Technical Area Sales Manager is responsible for selling complex technical products and services by combining deep product knowledge with strong interpersonal and sales skills within the golf and fine turf sectors. This role involves identifying customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and supporting clients throughout the sales cycle.

You will be expected to:

Develop and grow sales within the primary business area by selling OAS product to grounds maintenance professionals across all aspects of the grounds maintenance industry

Work with the Regional Sales Director to identify and develop business opportunities

Deliver agreed sales target both in terms of volume (turnover) and profit margin

Develop customer relations by calling to promote products and take orders where the opportunity arises

Ensure actions arising from calls are followed up on in a timely manner and concluded by maintaining up-to-date records of customer visits

Use company literature and promotional tools to maximise sales opportunities in agreement with Regional Sales Director

Use company database to identify additional sales opportunities and agree development plan with Regional Sales Director

When required contribute to product development and or marketing strategy

Provide market feedback on competitor activity as appropriate as well as other products, service opportunities that may benefit Origin Amenity Solutions.

Attend training events and or seminars, exhibitions as required – some overnight stays may be required

Skills required:

A strong desire to work in a commercial role, i.e. sales acumen, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, etc

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Excellent presentational and communication skills

A ‘can do’ attitude and self-motivation are essential in this role as it will require a lot of individual initiative and unsupervised work

A strong team player with the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team internally across operations/sites, sales support and administration and the sales and marketing teams

Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office functions, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Clean UK driving licence, with willingness for large levels of travel and overnight stays as required

A proactive and flexible approach

BASIS and FACTS qualifications are not essential but would be an advantage as the company has a policy of delivering these qualifications over time.

Please email your CV and cover letter to  https://originoperations.bamboohr.com/careers/97

GroundsPerson

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Due to the continuing growth of our busy Grounds and Gardens department, we are looking to recruit a Groundsperson. The department is responsible for the maintenance of 76 acres split between the Upper School, Prep School, Pelican School, Porson Road sports field, and the Perse Playing Fields at Abington. Using the department vehicles, the team works flexibly across all sites. The role will involve maintaining the day to day upkeep of the hard and soft areas of the grounds, ensuring that the sports pitches are safe and fit for use and that all areas appear well maintained at all times, across all sites. Duties will also include assisting the Gardens team as/when required. Previous grounds experience is essential for the role, and a trade related NVQ would be an advantage.

GroundsPerson

GroundsPerson

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of the sports turf including cutting, rolling, strimming, scarifying, aerating, watering, seeding, top dressing etc
  • Assisting the Gardens team with planting, weeding, pruning, watering etc
  • Marking out of the pitches including erection of goals/nets, corner flags and boundary marker in line with the School calendar
  • All aspects of cricket pitch preparation, maintenance, marking and renovation
  • Maintenance of paths, borders, hedges and roadways
  • Leaf clearance and removal
  • Early morning clearance of snow and ice from the pathways, pavements and roadways to ensure safe access for pedestrians and vehicles
  • Early morning and late afternoon gritting and salt application
  • Maintenance of artificial all weather surfaces
  • Minor machinery maintenance
  • Tress/shrub planning and maintenance as required
  • Maintenance of bark chipped areas including reapplication and sweeping
  • Keeping records up to date as required by the Head of Grounds and Gardens

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of up to £30,915
  • Membership of a Group Personal Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 13.75% of pensionable salary
  • Death in service benefits of three times salary
  • Free staff lunch provided during term time and certain periods of the school holidays
  • Free access to the school gym and swimming pool with certain time restrictions

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: 31st October 2025 at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Assistant Greenkeeper

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Walton Heath Golf Club, Surrey

Assistant Greenkeeper

Assistant Greenkeeper

Founded in 1903, Walton Heath is home to two Herbert Fowler designed courses, both of which are highly rated and amongst the best in the UK. The Club has hosted many national and international events including the 1981 Ryder Cup, 2011 Senior Open and 2023 AIG Women’s Open. The Club currently has a full membership with over 900 members of all categories.

In 2026 we will host U.S. Open Qualifying.

Assistant Greenkeeper

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Greenkeeper.

Applicants with experience and qualified to Level 2 are welcome to apply and may be considered for a Senior Assistant Greenkeeper role.

We pride ourselves on our track record of developing people and welcome applications from any level of experience. Candidates with little/no experience, or those looking for a career change, who display a passion for golf and sports turf will be considered. We will provide full training and development to reach Walton Heath standards.

The ideal applicant will have:

  • Greenkeeping experience.
  • A positive attitude
  • An interest in golf.

Qualification

  • Achieved, or working towards NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Reporting to the Course Manager, the roles main responsibilities will be as follows:

  • To implement all course maintenance tasks set out by the Head Greenkeeper or Deputy.
  • Carry out all operations in line with the Clubs environmental policies, Health & Safety policies, and operational safe systems of work.
  • Ensure good housekeeping in all areas of the courses and Greenkeeping Complex.

Benefits include:
•    Overtime earning potential.
•    Annual bonus and salary review schemes.
•    Enrolment in pension scheme.
•    28 days holiday per annum.
•    Bespoke individual professional development plan.
•    Educational opportunities.
•    BIGGA membership.
•    Uniform & PPE.
•    Lunch on duty.
•    Regular staff socials.
•    The opportunity to play the Courses.
•    Availability of competitive golf, and official handicap, with Artisan Club.
•    Staff group golf lessons with Professional Golf Team.
•    Staff discount in Professional shop.

A competitive salary package (£28k-£36k) will be paid commensurate with skills and experience, along with company pension and additional benefits.

This is an opportunity to join our award-winning team and develop your career in a supportive and nurturing environment with a proven track record of developing our people.

There is currently a limited amount of accommodation available for re-location. However, the Club can provide support in other ways for applicants who are considering relocating.

To apply for any position, or for more information, please email a covering letter and C.V. to Michael Mann, mmann@waltonheath.com with “Assistant Greenkeeper application” in the subject heading.

Closing date for applications is 24/10/25.