Assistant Greenkeeper - Leatherhead. Job in Leatherhead Education & Training Jobs

Beaverbrook; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exclusive golf club is seeking a dedicated Assistant Greenkeeper to join their team in the picturesque Surrey Hills. This role offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art machinery while maintaining a high standard of the golf course. The club emphasizes professional development, providing generous training budgets and opportunities for further education. With a commitment to personal growth and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for an experienced greenkeeper looking for a new challenge in a progressive setting. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to contribute to a luxury golfing experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Annual member bonus

Food allowance

28 days annual leave

Golfing privileges

Professional development

BIGGA membership

High quality uniform and PPE

Discounted rates on food and beverage

Qualifications

• Experience in greenkeeping with a focus on high standards.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly conditioned golf course with modern machinery.
• Support professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Operating machinery

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 greenkeeping qualification

Job description

Assistant Greenkeeper - Leatherhead

Reports to: Course Manager
Based at: Beaverbrook Golf Club, Reigate Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QX
Salary: From 27,000 per annum to 31,000 per annum dependent upon qualifications and experience; plus Food Allowance of 1000 per annum & Annual Member's Fund Bonus

Beaverbrook Golf Club, a private members 18-hole, luxury golf course is looking for talented and committed Assistant Greenkeepers to join the team. Established in 2016 and located in the heart of the picturesque Surrey Hills, the golf course was designed and constructed by renowned golf course architect David McLay Kidd in collaboration with 8-time major winner Tom Watson.

Working with the most up to date machinery, the greenkeeping team are responsible for maintaining a highly conditioned course with creeping bentgrass greens.
With a strong focus on professional development, the department has a generous budget for training and supports our greenkeepers in the completion of further education, apprenticeships, certified industry training e.g. Pa certification, Chainsaw use etc, support tournament experience, conferences, BTME Continue to Learn and in-house development.

There is also the opportunity for the right candidate to work on in-house construction projects and develop an understanding of irrigation and ecology across the site.

We are looking for an experienced greenkeeper, looking for a new challenge, at a progressive and exclusive golf club.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 greenkeeping qualification (or working towards).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce a high standard of work.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, motivated individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Team player who is also able to use own initiative.
• A good understanding of operating machinery.
• A flexible approach to work, work hours and weekend duties.
• Drive for continued personal development.

Schedule:

• This position will consist of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• The ideal candidate will be flexible in working 1 in 3 weekends, with a day off following weekend shifts.
• The hours for this position will typically consist of 06:00-14:00, 06:30-15:00 or 06:00-16:30.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary and company pension scheme
• Annual member bonus
• Food allowance
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Golfing privileges
• Professional development
• BIGGA membership
• High quality uniform and PPE will be supplied
• Discounted rates on food and beverage across the Estate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance
• Sick Pay

**Staff Accommodation Available**