Assistant Course Manager

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf facility in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Course Manager to join their Greenkeeping team. The position involves managing greenkeeping staff and maintenance programs for an 18-hole golf course. Candidates should have prior experience in greenkeeping, knowledge of modern machinery, and a passion for golf. The role offers competitive salary and benefits such as free golf and gym membership, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Free gym membership

Free use of Loyaltee Golf Courses

Qualifications

• Previous greenkeeping or sports turf experience.
• Chemical spraying qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deputy manager for a team of Greenkeepers and Rangers.
• Managing maintenance programmes for the golf course.
• Supervise staff to ensure standards are maintained.

Skills

Interest in golf

Knowledge of modern greenkeeping machinery

Knowledge of automated irrigation systems

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance

Job description

Tilgate Forest Golf Centre - West Sussex - South East

Greenkeeper 6 January 2026

Assistant Course Manager

Tilgate Forest Golf Centre

Full Time

Closing Date: 06/01/26

We have a brilliant opportunity for an Assistant Course Manager to join our Greenkeeping team at Tilgate Forest Golf Centre.

Based in the beautiful country park setting of Tilgate Forest, you’ll have previous greenkeeping or sports turf experience and understand what it takes to provide exceptional playing surfaces.

This role is part of our company succession programme and offers a genuine opportunity to progress your career to a Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper role.

Lex Leisure is part of the Parkwood Group, meaning you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain experience with our diverse and talented team that is responsible for our golf, leisure, outdoor activities and theatre locations.

Duties

• Deputy manager for a team of Greenkeepers and Rangers
• Managing and monitoring weekly, monthly and annual maintenance programmes and projects for our 18 hole golf course
• In addition to the above, you will help maintain the Toptracer driving range, workshops and general amenity areas including car parks, entrance/exit gates and access roads
• Support in coordinating the maintenance of machinery/equipment/irrigation & service contracts
• Optimise course aesthetics and ensure your course is set up correctly each week
• Supervise staff to ensure standards of work are maintained and tasks completed
• Security of the premises including keyholder duties and alarm response

The Person

• You’ll have an interest in golf and a good understanding of the needs and wants of the golf consumer
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance is preferred
• Chemical Spraying qualifications are preferred
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of modern greenkeeping machinery
• Knowledge of automated irrigation systems
• Knowledge of all health and safety legislation relating to greenkeeping equipment and also chemical and waste handling

What can Lex Leisure offer you?

• Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
• Free use of Loyaltee 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 [e-mail]

The Parkwood Leisure Holdings Ltd Group 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.