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London Airlinks Golf Course

Course Manager

Course Manager

Full Time – Permanent

From £40k per annum

Following a £multi-million investment by Glendale Golf, we have an incredible opportunity for a Course Manager at London Airlinks Golf Course, West London.

Opening summer 2023, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly-formed team responsible for the final stages of growing-in and preparations for a brand new 18-hole golf course and next-generation Toptracer® Range.

Roles like this are few and far between, so here’s a chance to put your stamp on what will 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 additional support and resources are close at hand.

The role reports to our Regional Course Manager.

Duties

  • Managing and delivering the maintenance and improvement plan for the golf course and amenity areas.
  • Managing budgets, finance and resources for your department
  • Recruitment, selection and training of staff.
  • Servicing, maintenance and safe operation of the machinery fleet and 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.
  • Keeping up to date with all Health & Safety regulations and being able to complete risk assessments.
  • 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 management role.
  • NVQ Level 2.
  • PA1, PA2, PA6.
  • Chainsaw Certificate (advantageous but not essential)

What can Glendale Golf offer you?

  • An attractive salary dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Company pension scheme
  • Membership to BIGGA
  • Staff uniform
  • Weekend working on a rota system
  • 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 recruitment@parkwood-holdings.co.uk

Closing Date

31/03/23

Glendale Golf is part of the Parkwood Group and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is 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.

BAGMA signs up a new General Manager

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BAGMA signs up a new General Manager: A well-known industry name will be taking the reins at the British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA), as they announce Nick Darking as their new General Manager.

Effective from 13th March 2023, Nick will be building on the legacy of departing Director Keith Christian, bringing with him more than 30 years of industry knowledge and experience to this lead role.

BAGMA signs up a new General Manager

BAGMA signs up a new General Manager

Nick joins BAGMA on the back of more than three decades in the land based engineering sector working with a cross section of customers and dealers in both the agricultural and ground care sectors.

The majority of Nick’s career has been with leading machinery supplier – Redexim – where he began in a hands-on role in the workshop, before a long and illustrious track record in a sales and support role. It is also here that Nick forged many strong and longstanding relationships with partners across the Redexim dealer network.

In addition to Redexim partners, Nick has also had the pleasure of working closely alongside the leading industry associations including BIGGA and the Grounds Management Association (GMA), and has sat on the AEA’s ‘Outdoor Power Equipment Council’ for the last 10 years.

Commenting on his appointment, Nick said: “I am delighted to be joining the BAGMA team, working with a fantastic group of industry professionals and using my knowledge to further the aims and objectives that BAGMA work so passionately to achieve.

“Having worked with a number of BAGMA members in my previous roles, I look forward to re-connecting and developing these relationships and taking the next step of my career in the industry which I love.”

Keith Christian said: “I am pleased to be handing over BAGMA to a person that has a similar industry background to myself and an understanding of the UK dealer network and their needs in today’s ever changing business world.”

Ruth Bailey (CEO AEA) commented: “This is a superb appointment for us and for the industry. We are absolutely thrilled that someone of Nick’s standing and experience will be taking the helm at BAGMA and carrying on with the dedicated and passionate path as set by Keith. I very much look forward to working with Nick in the years to come.”

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New course manager at The Grove

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New course manager at The Grove: The Grove today, in its 20th anniversary year, announced the important appointment of William Evans as its new Golf Course & Estates Manager.

William returns to The Grove for a second time – he was previously Head Greenkeeper between 2008 and 2011 – to lead the award-winning agronomy and gardens teams at the five-star, luxury Hertfordshire estate that features a Kyle Phillips designed championship golf course.

New course manager at The Grove

New course manager at The Grove

Over the past six years, William has enjoyed a highly-successful period in Bahrain as Director of Agronomy at the Troon International-managed Royal Golf Club. In his time in the Middle East, he was recognised as 59club’s International Greenkeeper of the Year on two occasions.

Brad Gould, Director of Golf at The Grove, commented: “William is a dedicated and highly motivated turf manager, and proven leader of people, and we are thrilled to have him back at The Grove.

“His industry experience and goal-focused approach to his work will be of huge benefit to our operations and he will undoubtedly help us to further enhance and develop what is an already exceptional, award-winning product.”

The Grove boasts one of the finest golf experiences in the UK thanks to its Top 100-ranked golf course and impeccable customer service. It also recently announced a host of investments in its golf experience that will be completed for its celebratory 2023 season.

These include an extension to the much-loved Stables Bar, enhancements to the outdoor terrace and courtyard, and significant renovations to the Locker Rooms, Stables toilets and Halfway House.

The Grove is also one of the first venues in Europe to unveil a grass-tee TrackMan Range solution on its practice facility, and is set to become the first venue in Europe to offer golf cars with music when a new fleet of high-spec Club Car vehicles, complete with Bluetooth speakers, is delivered.

On re-joining The Grove, William Evans said: “I relish the opportunity to manage such a vital part of The Grove’s business and I know I will be blessed with a truly fantastic team around me to reach even greater heights. One of The Grove’s USPs is the year-round pristine conditioning of its golf course and this will continue to be a key objective as we move forwards.”

Situated 18 miles from central London, The Grove is the only venue in the UK to have hosted a World Golf Championship (WGC) event – won by Tiger Woods in 2006. It also hosted The British Masters in 2016.

Beyond its pristine fairways and greens, The Grove’s 18th-century Mansion houses 25 rooms and suites as well as the uniquely-designed Lounges. There is also the thoroughly modern West Wing with a further 189 deluxe, superior and family rooms. Many of these rooms have balconies and terraces looking over immaculate formal gardens.

For further information: www.thegrove.co.uk

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Syngenta appoints new Biologicals Technical Manager

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Syngenta appoints new Biologicals Technical Manager: With the growing importance of biological products to enhance the agronomy of professional turf management and production of high-quality ornamentals, Syngenta has created a new dedicated role of Biologicals Technical Manager, to further develop the exciting new technologies.

The company has appointed the experienced research scientist, Dr Hui (Eric) Chen, to support and develop the integration of biological products within the Syngenta Professional Solutions team across Europe, Africa & Middle East (EAME).

Syngenta appoints new Biologicals Technical Manager

Syngenta appoints new Biologicals Technical Manager

Eric graduated in crop and soil sciences from Beijing Forestry University in China, before continuing education and research at Michigan State and Rutgers University in the US. He gained his PhD in plant biology with emphasis on turfgrass management from Rutgers University.

During his work in the US, Eric had also pioneered new techniques and published numerous research papers to enhance management of turfgrass stress due to biotic and abiotic factors.

Since moving to Europe and the UK, Eric has worked as a research scientist at the internationally acclaimed STRI (formerly the Sports Turf Research Institute) at Bingley in Yorkshire. He has been involved with collaborative university and commercial businesses to instigate, trial and develop precision plant management tools and techniques.

Commenting on his appointment, Eric said: “I admire Syngenta’s commitment to sustainability and constant striving to improve the ways that customers’ can successfully manage plants, through its ongoing investment in R&D.”

“I believe my experience and perspective will help Syngenta to build its capabilities quickly and effectively in the biologicals arena, for both turf and ornamentals.”

Syngenta Product Biology Lead for Professional Solutions, Marcel Breedeveld, added: “Biological products undoubtedly have an increasingly important role in practical agronomic decisions. However, their use has to be based on robust and reliable science to enable effective integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Eric’s skills and knowledge will ensure we can develop better and more sustainable long-term solutions for our customers over the coming seasons.”

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Bernhard unveils new Business Development Manager

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Bernhard unveils new Business Development Manager: Industry-leader in sports turf technologies, Bernhard and Company, has announced the appointment of a new Business Development Manager for Asia.

The company’s latest senior hire, Peter Stewart will assume his new role with immediate effect. Working closely with the Bernhard Asian Territory team, Stewart will be directly responsible for overseeing the development of the company’s grinding machinery and turf technologies business in Asia.

Bernhard unveils new Business Development Manager

Bernhard unveils new Business Development Manager

Speaking on Stewart’s appointment, Bernhard and Company Managing Director, Steven Nixon, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Peter to our Business Development team in the Asia region. Peter brings with him some fantastic experience from varying corners of the golf and turf industries. It’s great that we’ve been able to add such a dynamic, seasoned professional to our team and we are confident that he’ll be instrumental in taking our business in Asia to the next level.”

Discussing his new role, Peter Stewart added: “I feel extremely privileged to be joining a true market leader, and one of the turf industry’s powerhouses. I have been a part of this industry for many years, and I’ve always admired Bernhard and Company, not only for the quality and innovation of its machinery, but also for the phenomenal reputation the company has for customer service and satisfaction. I can’t wait to get to work on further enhancing the company’s presence and reputation within Asia.”

Stewart starts his new role at Bernhard and Company with experience spanning more than two decades in the turf and golf industries. After being awarded an Ohio State University Scholarship in Turf Management, he progressed his greenkeeping career from the St Andrews Old Course to TPC Sawgrass, Royal Melbourne, and Dubai’s Emirates Golf Club, further extending his knowledge in warm and cool season grasses.

Stewart has also built strong experience in sales and business development with SubAir Systems and has developed relationships with a vast network of distributor partners. More recently he has worked with Beau Welling Design/Tiger Woods Design to implement new Tiger Woods Design golf courses from planning to completion.

To find out more about Bernhard and Company, head online to: www.bernhard.co.uk

To contact Peter Stewart, Bernhard and Company Business Development Manager – Asia, please email: peter.stewart@bernhard.co.uk

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New Area Sales Manager for AriensCo

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New Area Sales Manager for AriensCo: Dominic Knights has been appointed as AriensCo’s new Area Sales Manager for the East of England.

Dominic brings with him a wealth of experience in sales and account management gained in various positions in the PPE and handheld tool industries. His appointment is part of AriensCo’s strengthening of its field sales team and will report to the new UK Sales Manager joining the business in September.

New Area Sales Manager for AriensCo

New Area Sales Manager for AriensCo

“We’re delighted to welcome Dominic to AriensCo. His sales management experience will be critical in developing existing dealer relationships, as well as new business development in the east,” says Brad Stiles, Vice President of Sales EMEAA.

Dominic adds, “I’m excited to be joining AriensCo and am looking forward to meeting my dealers and working with them to drive long-term sustainable growth. Coming from a strong commercial background, I’m keen to use my experience to benefit my dealers.” 

Ariens says Dominic’s appointment is an example of the company’s commitment to growing the Ariens and AS Motor brand in the UK and to better serve its customers and dealers.

To get in contact with Dominic, email him at dknights@ariensco.com or call 07720 346282.

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EGO appoints IoT product manager

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EGO appoints IoT product manager: Outdoor battery-powered equipment specialist, EGO Power Plus has appointed its first Internet of Things (IoT) Product Manager to its European Product Team.

Andrew Frohock will be leading the development and delivery of EGO’s new digital solutions designed for both commercial and domestic users.

EGO appoints IoT product manager

EGO appoints IoT product manager

From creating enhanced diagnostics and improving customer engagement for dealers, to strengthening product features and services for EGO customers, Andrew’s role will provide a positive experience throughout the whole distribution channel; and ensure that customers are getting the most out of what the EGO tools and battery platform have to offer.

With previous roles including Diagnostic Systems Engineer for British Gas, and Technology Manager for HIVE, Andrew brings with him a host of experience having spent most of his career developing solutions, diagnostic systems, and services across a wide range of sectors including smart meters, electric vehicles, and smart home security.

Andrew will steer EGO’s journey into connectivity, leading the digital transformation of its business strategies and product range through IoT solutions. EGO has specifically introduced this new role to drive innovative changes through its business and build better value for its customers through enhanced experiences and more responsive services.

Andrew Frohock, IoT Product Manager at EGO comments, “I am thrilled to be joining EGO Power Plus and spearheading its journey into digitalisation. Having committed over a decade of my career to developing diagnostic systems and optimisation solutions, I feel more than equipped to turn my expertise and knowledge of IoT type connectivity to a new industry and bring a fresh perspective to the outdoor battery-powered equipment industry.”

Peter Melrose, Managing Director at EGO says, “We are continually investing in advancing our portfolio of products and services to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience. We have created the role of IoT product manager and brought Andrew on board to innovate our digital solutions and introduce connected IoT solutions into our business, so that we may provide a superior experience for our customers.

“Andrew’s career achievements and passion for the role are clear, and we are delighted to welcome him into the team. We are excited to see how Andrew’s experiences in other industries will influence the contributions he makes to the business, bringing EGO into the world of connectivity.”

To find out more about EGO Power Plus please visit: www.egopowerplus.co.uk

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New irrigation manager for Panks

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New irrigation manager for Panks: Panks has appointed Cevan Edwards as Irrigation Manager to lead the company’s Irrigation department as it continues to grow and develop.

Cevan brings a wealth of technical and practical industry experience to the Irrigation Manager role, with a background in irrigation equipment manufacturing and service, with particular expertise in the sports and leisure sector.

New irrigation manager for Panks

New irrigation manager for Panks

Panks provides irrigation services for agriculture, commercial horticulture, nurseries and garden centres, equestrian facilities, many sports and leisure providers, landscapers and home owners.

Managing Director Chris Pank explains how Cevan’s appointment to this new role helps secure the company’s next steps in the market: “It’s been 12 years since Panks entered the irrigation market in a meaningful way, and we’ve seen a lot of success. With Cevan’s extensive engineering skills and experience in the irrigation industry, he is well placed to take our expansion to the next level in the sports industry, supported by Tom Selby in the commercial horticulture market and Mike Ward on installations.”

Cevan Edwards says: “Panks has a great reputation for providing high quality solutions with technical support that’s second to none. This is a really exciting time to join as we build on the success of the irrigation department. I’m looking forward to developing sports turf further as well as getting to grips with all other aspects of the irrigation market.”

Norwich-based Panks operates primarily across East Anglia. Its irrigation services are an important part of its wider operations as water engineers, covering all aspects of moving, pumping and using fluids, across many sectors, with a core focus on delivering efficiency savings.

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Stoke manager praises ‘real big asset’

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Stoke manager praises ‘real big asset’: There must have been a temptation for the ground staff to come out after Stoke City had finished their draw with Birmingham on Saturday then head straight back in again.

Read the full article from Stoke Sentinel here

Stoke manager praises 'real big asset'

Stoke manager praises ‘real big asset’

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New area sales manager for Agrovista Amenity

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New area sales manager for Agrovista Amenity: Tom Weaver has been announced as the new Central Area Sales Manager for Agrovista Amenity.

Tom initially started his career as a greenkeeper and quickly worked his way up to the position of course manager. He credits his greenkeeping experience for helping to shape his career path and claims that he was proud to once have been ‘on the tools.’

New area sales manager for Agrovista Amenity

New area sales manager for Agrovista Amenity

At the age of 28 he became a sales advisor for Pitchcare, where he began advising greenkeepers and turf managers on various products – many of which he had previously used. Tom made an impact, and it wasn’t long before he was overseeing the internal sales team.

It was a period in his career that he will always remember fondly.

“For me, the biggest achievement was the team ethos that we have created,” he said.

“We’ve been on a journey together and the department is now such a well-oiled machine.

We’ve got staff ranging in age from 21 to 65, who are all pushing in the same direction – it’s great to see and even better to be a part of.”

Based in Allscott, Telford, Tom will still be leading the internal turf team but in addition he will also be focussing on the external side of the business.

“It is not a case of reinventing the wheel because the external team is the best in the business,” said Tom. “I’m there to offer support and to ensure that I’m always available on the other end of the phone if they need advice or solutions.

“I’m sure there be will lots of twists and turns in the road ahead, but that is part of the job and I fully intend on successfully overcoming any challenges. In terms of my direct line of management I could not ask for much more – my relationship with Dan Hughes (Head of Commercial) and John Marland (Head of Amenity) is very strong and it’s always nice to have their support.

“2022 has the potential to be hugely successful and I truly believe we can do great things here.”

Commenting on Tom’s appointment, Dan Hughes said: “Tom joins an exceptionally talented and experienced Area Management team of James Watson (South) and Ramsay MacGregor (North). Despite still being relatively young, Tom brings a wealth of agronomy skill and proven management experience to the role. At heart Tom is an industry person, sports enthusiast and a conscientious team player who will strengthen our business and engagement with customers.”

For more information about Agrovista UK, visit www.agrovista.co.uk/amenity

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