Course Manager

YesGolfing; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment pension

BIGGA membership

CPD support

PPE/workwear

Free parking

Job summary

Walsall Golf Club in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Course Manager with a hands-on leadership style to head the greenkeeping operation for its Alister Mackenzie-designed 18-hole course.

The role involves leading a four‑person team, planning maintenance programmes, ensuring top course presentation, and collaborating with management on development and budget planning.

Qualifications

• Head Greenkeeper or deputy-level experience in golf course maintenance.
• NVQ Level 3 Greenkeeping/Horticulture or equivalent.
• Strong turf knowledge and hands-on leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four greenkeepers and plan maintenance programmes.
• Maintain greens, tees, fairways, and course presentation to high standards.
• Manage irrigation, drainage, nutrition and plant health.
• Oversee fertiliser use and plant protection products.
• Budget management and liaison with contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare the course for competitions and major Club events.

Skills

Head Greenkeeper

NVQ Level 3 Greenkeeping

Turf management

Staff supervision

PA1/PA2/PA6

Machinery knowledge

Irrigation & drainage

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 Greenkeeping/Horticulture

Job description

Description:

Course Manager

Walsall Golf Club | West Midlands

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Walsall Golf Club is seeking an experienced and motivated and hands on Course Manager, or deputy Head Greenkeeper looking to progress, to lead our greenkeeping operation and take responsibility for the maintenance, presentation and continued development of our historic Alister Mackenzie-designed 18-hole course.

With approximately 350 members, Walsall is an established private members' club with a strong sense of community and a clear focus on maintaining a high-quality course for its membership.

The opportunity

The successful candidate will lead a team of greenkeepers and will have day-to-day responsibility for the organisation and delivery of the Club's greenkeeping operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the course and work closely with Club management on its continued development.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of four greenkeepers
• Planning daily, weekly and seasonal maintenance programmes
• Maintaining the course to consistently high standards of presentation and playability
• Turf management across greens, tees, fairways, approaches, roughs and surrounds
• Bunker maintenance and presentation
• Irrigation and drainage management
• Nutritional and plant health management
• Planning and delivering aeration, renovation and other seasonal maintenance programmes
• Course preparation for competitions and major Club events
• Management and responsible use of fertilisers and plant protection products
• Machinery management, maintenance planning and liaison with external service providers
• Management of contractors and specialist suppliers
• Maintaining appropriate records and ensuring compliance with health & safety and relevant legislation
• Preparing and managing the annual greenkeeping budget within agreed Club parameters
• Advising Club management on machinery replacement, equipment and course investment
• Developing and implementing practical course improvement initiatives

The candidate

We are seeking an individual with a strong practical background in golf-course greenkeeping who can combine technical knowledge with effective leadership and organisation.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience as a Head Greenkeeper, Deputy Head Greenkeeper or experienced Senior Greenkeeper
• NVQ Level 3 Greenkeeping/Horticulture or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of turf management and golf-course maintenance
• Experience managing or supervising greenkeeping staff
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 qualifications, or willingness to obtain them
• Good machinery knowledge and an understanding of preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of irrigation, drainage, nutrition and plant health
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A practical, hands-on approach
• High standards of course presentation and attention to detail
• The ability to work positively with Club management, members, contractors and suppliers

Applications are encouraged from experienced Deputy Course Manager or Deputy Head Greenkeepers or Senior Greenkeepers looking to progress and who can demonstrate the technical, organisational and leadership ability to progress into their first Course Manager position.

What we offer

• Salary depending on experience
• Auto-enrolment pension
• BIGGA membership
• Support for relevant professional development and CPD
• PPE/workwear
• Free parking

Working pattern

Full-time position with working hours organised around the requirements of the course and Club.

The role involves early morning starts and weekend and bank holiday working as required, including preparation for competitions and major Club events.

About Walsall Golf Club

Walsall Golf Club is a traditional private members' club with approximately 350 members.

The course has a significant heritage, having been designed by Dr Alister Mackenzie, and represents an excellent opportunity for a Head Greenkeeper who wants to take responsibility for an established course and contribute to its continued improvement.

Location: Walsall Golf Club, Broadway, Walsall, West Midlands, England, WS1 3EY

Start date: By Agreement with the successful candidate

Salary: Dependent upon experience.