Assistant Greenkeeper

The Belfry Hotel and Resort; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and resort in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an Assistant Greenkeeper. In this role, you'll maintain beautiful golf courses, ensuring they meet high standards while providing excellent customer service to guests. The position offers opportunities for growth, wellness benefits, and a supportive team culture. No formal experience required, just a passion for gardening and landscaping.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Wellness programmes

Free meals during shifts

Employee discounts at resort's facilities

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• No formal training required, but an interest in golf or landscaping is beneficial.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Open to feedback and learning new things.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf courses to brand standards.
• Perform regular strimming and mowing duties.
• Ensure excellent customer service to guests.
• Manage small teams on allocated projects.

Skills

Interest in gardening

Ability to take initiative

Collaborative approach

Positive attitude

Tools

Flymo

Mowing machinery

Job description

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team.

We are writing a new and exciting chapter in the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation project has begun at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a substantial investment in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort including the addition of a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and much more.

We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort.

Greenkeeping

The Greenkeeping team ensures the world class maintenance of our golf courses and estate, meeting the high expectations of our golfers. The Gardening team meticulously tends to the resort's landscape, creating beautiful surroundings. Mechanics specialise in maintaining our machinery, vital for our world-class courses. With a rich history hosting prestigious events like the Ryder Cup and British Masters, The Belfry is committed to providing an exceptional golfing experience.

Salary

The on-target earning potential for this role is a £26,770.20 annual salary, comprising a base salary of £25,543.00 supplemented by an estimated £1,227.20 in gratuities per annum, ensuring a rewarding compensation package.

About the role

You will be working early mornings 6 am – 2.30 pm 5 days a week including some weekends.

As an Assistant Greenkeeper, your role would be to undertake general course maintenance on a daily basis under the management of the Golf Courses Manager.

You will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the site is well-kept throughout the golfing season. Maintaining the courses to Belfry brand standards
• Undertaking regular strimming and Flymo duties on a regular basis: you’ll be required to operate the relevant machinery in line with Health and Safety standards
• Undertaking general mowing duties on a daily basis once competent including Greens, Tees, Fairways, Rough and Semi-Rough areas to the required standards
• Ensuring fantastic customer service when in contact with guests around the resort
• Managing a small team when allocated projects

About you:

Our Greenkeeping team is a group of friendly and hardworking individuals with a passion for what they do and an ability to work individually and as a team. We are looking for someone who will fit in with the culture. No formal training or experience is required for this role although the successful candidates will have:

• An interest in gardening, nature, golf, or landscaping
• A desire to go above and beyond
• A collaborative and inclusive approach
• A passion to create memorable experiences for our guests
• An openness to feedback and learning new things
• The ability to take initiative
• A positive can-do attitude

Belfry Benefits

Learning & Development

We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential.

Wellness

We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.

Showing our appreciation

We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.

Making a difference

We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our community contributions.

Our Values

Working here is more than ‘just a job’: we are a community that values each individual’s contribution and growth, whilst supporting each other’s success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs – Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day – aren't just words; they're the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.

If you're seeking a place where you can contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact – then the Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for you.