Apprentice Greenkeeper

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort; Hexham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health club membership

Golf & hotel discounts

Training support with course fees

Learning & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is offering an apprenticeship for an Assistant Greenkeeper to manage turf and green areas on-site. You will work towards the Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper level 2 qualification while gaining practical, hands-on experience in a 36-hole golf course and resort setting.

The role provides support with training and course fees, plus a range of employee benefits and a disability confident employer commitment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English deemed desirable but not essential.
• Interest in greenkeeping and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Working outside, responsible for all aspects of turf management.
• Working towards a national recognised qualification Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper level 2.

Skills

Follow direction

Willingness to learn

Passionate about greenkeeping

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4)

Job description

Are you looking to kick start your greenkeeping career with a first-class apprenticeship?

Is working in a ‘hands on’ role more your thing?

The important stuff:

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across golf including membership, guest rates, green fees, buggies and clothing
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!

What will I do?

Working outside, you will be responsible for all aspects of turf management whilst working towards completing a national recognised qualification as an Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper level 2.

Is thistherole for me?

• GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade C/4), desired but not essential
• The ability to follow direction
• Willingness to learn
• Passionate about greenkeeping

Curious to find out more?

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is located in Hexham. Our hotel is a 4*, 141-bedroom property set in 1000 acres with a 36-hole championship golf course which has hosted over 20 European and PGA tournaments. The dining options include Hadrian’s Brasserie restaurant, Tommy Craig’s bar, the Claret Jug restaurant and a Whisky snug, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be aDisability Confidentemployer and we are committed to diversity,inclusion,and equal opportunities for all.

We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

We are thrilled to share that our hotel has been accredited with bronze from Green Tourism!

The QHotels Collection proudly supports the UK Armed Forces and have signed theArmed Forces Covenantachieving the Silver Award.