Greenkeeper

Greenkeeper

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Roehampton Club

Greenkeeper

Greenkeeper

Reporting to Head Greenkeeper – Full Time Contract – Salary: £30,700-£33,500 plus weekend overtime

Job Purpose:

Based on a 40 hour working week and weekends on a rota basis.

To assist in the daily operations of the Golf Course by ensuring the efficient preparation of the course.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To undertake daily turf maintenance and preparation of the course, skillfully operating pedestrian and ride on machinery to maintain the course to the best possible standards of presentation.
  • To assist in course construction whilst establishing and maintaining plants.
  • To be able to identify different types of grasses, turf pests, diseases and plants.
  • To be able to work on your own as well as part of a team.
  • To actively contribute to departmental meetings.
  • To maintain healthy and safe working practices at all times.
  • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and members.

Whilst full training will be given, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance.
  • A keen eye for detail and a passion for Greenkeeping.
  • Experience of ‘high end’ clubs and tournament support
  • Good communication skills.
  • Knowledge/experience of construction projects
  • Trained first aider
  • Tractor driving
  • The ability to play golf to a reasonable standard.
  • Be a team player and the willingness to go ’the extra mile’.

Benefits include:

  • Staff Fund of £600 paid twice yearly after qualifying period
  • 30 days annual leave (including bank holiday plus 2 additional life leave per annum)
  • Meal whilst on duty
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Generous staff referral scheme
  • Generous company pension matching up to 15% after a qualifying period
  • On site accommodation available
  • On site parking
  • Use of Club’s facilities on working day following qualifying period
  • Staff classes including tennis, golf, pickleball, Art
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
  • Staff events
  • Death in Service of 4 x salary
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Career pathway

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit a CV together with a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role to David Howe Head Greenkeeper email david.howe@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Closing date 30th November 2026

Course Manager

Course Manager

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Bolton Golf Club

Course Manager

Course Manager

Reports to: General Manager
Works closely with: Chairman of Greens and Greens Committee
Responsible for: Greenkeeping team, currently comprising three full-time and two part-time staff, although the staffing structure may change.
Purpose of the role
To lead the management, maintenance and continuing improvement of the golf course at Bolton Golf Club, ensuring it is presented to a consistently high standard throughout the year while operating within agreed staffing and financial resources.
The Course Manager will be a practical, hands-on leader with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the course and greenkeeping team, while also planning for the longer-term development of the course. Particular emphasis will be placed on the quality of the greens and playing surfaces, drainage and irrigation, efficient use of machinery and technology, and the overall presentation and playability of the course.
Key responsibilities
  • Lead, organise and motivate the greenkeeping team, setting daily and seasonal work programmes and ensuring appropriate standards of workmanship
  • Maintain and improve the greens, tees, approaches, fairways, bunkers, rough and other playing areas to a consistently high standard
  • Develop and implement appropriate agronomic programmes for greens and other playing surfaces, including aeration, top-dressing, nutrition, disease management and overseeding
  • Take particular responsibility for maintaining the quality and consistency of the greens throughout the main playing season
  • Plan and manage winter works and course-improvement projects, including drainage, tees, bunkers, paths, tree work and other infrastructure
  • Continue to improve the course’s drainage, particularly known wet areas, making effective use of both in-house resources and specialist contractors where appropriate
  • Manage the irrigation system and water resources, including the borehole, pumps and distribution system, and identify practical opportunities to improve irrigation coverage and efficiency
  • Make effective use of modern machinery and technology, including robotic mowers, and continually look for ways to improve productivity and make best use of available staffing
  • Ensure machinery is properly maintained, operated safely and replaced or upgraded in a planned and cost-effective manner
  • Manage trees, woodland, rough and vegetation to balance course presentation, playability, ecology and golfer safety
  • Take responsibility for course health and safety, including safe working practices, machinery operation, chemicals/COSHH, contractors and the interaction between golfers and greenkeeping staff
  • Ensure appropriate staff training and development, including machinery, spraying, chainsaw, excavator and other relevant qualifications
  • Manage the agreed course budget responsibly, obtaining quotations where appropriate and making recommendations for significant expenditure or capital investment
  • Maintain good relationships with suppliers, contractors and professional advisers and supervise external work undertaken on the course
  • Work closely with the General Manager, Chairman of Greens and Greens Committee, providing clear information on course conditions, priorities, expenditure and proposed improvements
  • Attend Greens Committee meetings when required and provide a concise Course Manager’s report and progress against agreed actions
  • Plan maintenance and major works around the golfing calendar, with particular attention to major competitions and important club events
  • Respond constructively to member feedback while making professional recommendations based on sound greenkeeping and agronomic principles
  • Keep abreast of developments in golf-course management, machinery, sustainability, legislation and best practice
The successful candidate
The successful candidate should be an experienced and knowledgeable greenkeeper capable of combining strong technical ability with effective people management. They should be comfortable working hands-on with the team while also taking responsibility for planning, budgets, staff development and longer-term course improvement.
They should demonstrate:
  • Significant greenkeeping experience, ideally including experience as a Course Manager, Deputy Course Manager or senior greenkeeper
  • Appropriate recognised greenkeeping qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of turf management and the preparation of high-quality golf greens
  • Good practical knowledge of drainage and irrigation
  • Experience of managing and developing staff
  • Good knowledge of modern golf-course machinery and an interest in new technology, including robotic mowing
  • Sound understanding of health and safety and relevant environmental responsibilities
  • Ability to plan and prioritise work within an agreed budget
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work constructively with the General Manager, Chairman of Greens, committees and club members
  • A practical and proactive approach, with the ability to identify problems and propose cost-effective solutions
  • Pride in course presentation and a commitment to continually improving the golfing experience at Bolton Golf Club
Overall expectation
Bolton Golf Club regards the golf course as its principal asset. The Course Manager will therefore be expected not simply to maintain the course, but to take ownership of its presentation and continuing development, making the best possible use of the people, machinery and financial resources available.
The aim is to provide a course that is well presented, enjoyable and challenging to play, performs as well as reasonably possible throughout the year, and continues to improve over the longer term.
Employee Benefits
  • Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Subsidised food and drink on shift
  • Courtesy of the course
How to apply
Please send your CV to Mel Brooke at secretary@boltongolfclub.co.uk.
Groundsperson

Groundsperson

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Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.

Groundsperson

Groundsperson

The Club offers a truly unique and rewarding environment to work, blending a rich history with a progressive outlook. With 26 specialised departments, each contributing distinct roles and functions you will have the opportunity to interact with vibrant, multi-faceted colleagues and members that share common interests and represent a wide range of backgrounds, professions and perspectives. The members actively contribute to the Club’s community, atmosphere, heritage and culture.

The Role

As a Groundsperson you will work 39-hour week (plus weekend overtime – 1 in 3 mornings). Typical duties will include:

Typical duties will include:

  1. To undertake general turf and grounds duties.
  2. Reporting and treating common pests, fungi and diseases.
  3. Setting out sports areas.
  4. Operating handmowers and other turf related machinery.

Working Schedule

39-hour week, Monday to Friday plus regular weekend overtime (one in three weekend mornings).

The Candidate

Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy.

Previous grounds or turf experience and preparing cricket pitches would be advantageous. Advantageous qualifications – NVQ 2 in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management and PA1 and PA6 Spraying qualifications. Candidates will have a hands-on approach, the ability to work under pressure, have excellent attention to detail and will be friendly, polite and diplomatic.

Benefits

At The Hurlingham Club, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and long-term success of our staff. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to reward your contribution and support you both inside and outside of work. Benefits include:

Financial & Leave Benefits

  • 23 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ continuous service.
  • Annual bonus scheme and annual pay review.
  • Generous contributory pension.
  • Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and other financial wellbeing benefits.

Health & Wellbeing

  • Health cash plan, life assurance and group income protection.
  • Enhanced family leave (including maternity and paternity leave) and sick pay provisions.
  • Mental wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), access to counselling services and an in-house Mental Health First Aider network.

Learning & Development

  • Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities.

Workplace Benefits & Perks

  • Free meals on duty and free onsite parking.
  • Access to onsite sports and fitness facilities, including weekly staff fitness classes.
  • Discounts in the Club’s retail outlets and at selected local businesses.

Recognition & Social

  • Staff awards and recognition programmes.
  • Regular social events, both onsite and at local venues.

Investor in People

The Club has been recognised as an Investor in People since 2001, reflecting our long-standing commitment to supporting, developing and recognising our colleagues.

Grounds Manager

Grounds Manager

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Cowdray Park Polo Club, West Sussex

Grounds Manager

Grounds Manager

Cowdray Park Polo Club is seeking an exceptional and experienced Grounds Manager to lead the management, development and long-term strategy of its internationally recognised polo grounds.

Home to some of the most important polo played in the UK, including The British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, Cowdray has a longstanding reputation for excellence. The quality, consistency and safety of our playing surfaces are fundamental to that reputation.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a senior management position with overall responsibility for the Club’s polo grounds, agronomic programme, grounds team, machinery, irrigation infrastructure and departmental budgets.

The Role

We are looking for an accomplished turf professional who can combine outstanding technical expertise with strong leadership and strategic thinking.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and delivering a long-term agronomic strategy for all Cowdray polo grounds
  • Ensuring playing surfaces achieve the highest standards of performance, consistency, presentation and safety
  • Leading, developing and motivating the grounds team
  • Planning annual maintenance, renovation and improvement programmes
  • Managing departmental budgets and long-term capital expenditure
  • Overseeing machinery, irrigation, drainage and grounds infrastructure
  • Driving sustainable turf management, soil health and responsible water use
  • Maintaining robust health & safety standards
  • Advising Club management on ground conditions, availability and recovery programmes
  • Preparing grounds to an exceptional standard for major tournaments, including hands on work where required, particularly the Cowdray Gold Cup

About You

You will ideally have a recognised qualification in Sports Turf Management, Agronomy, Horticulture or a related discipline (NVQ Level 3 or above) and significant experience managing high-performance natural grass surfaces.

Experience of polo grounds would be highly desirable, but we particularly welcome applications from experienced professionals working within golf, racing, equestrian sport, football, cricket or other elite natural-turf sporting environments.

You will bring strong knowledge of soil science, turf nutrition, irrigation, drainage and machinery alongside proven people-management, budgeting and planning skills. Above all, you will have a genuine passion for producing exceptional natural playing surfaces and the ambition to continually improve them.

Why Cowdray?

This is a rare opportunity to lead the grounds operation at one of Britain’s most prestigious polo clubs, taking responsibility for the long-term development of internationally recognised playing surfaces within the unique environment of the Cowdray Estate.

Location: Cowdray Park Polo Club, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive remuneration and benefits package, commensurate with experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent

To apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role; enquiries@cowdraypolo.co.uk