Course Superintendent

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); North Berwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Berwick Golf Club seeks an experienced Course Superintendent to lead the West Links, directing agronomy, budget and capital projects while preserving its historic character.

You will manage the greenkeeping team, set performance standards, engage with the Joint Greens Committee and oversee coastal erosion initiatives and Gil Hanse’s proposals to enhance playing conditions for members and visitors for generations.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in golf course management and mentoring.
• Strong agronomic judgement and ability to maintain high course standards.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects on budgets and timelines.
• Experience working with a members’ club and committee governance.
• Knowledge of golf course design and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead West Links’ strategic management, agronomy and course presentation.
• Set long-term agronomic strategy with the Joint Greens Committee.
• Provide leadership to the Course Manager and greenkeeping team.
• Recruit, train and develop staff with succession planning.
• Manage budgets, capital plans and external investments.
• Oversee capital and course-improvement projects and timelines.
• Communicate progress to committees and members; minimise disruption.

Skills

Leadership experience

Agronomic judgement

Budgeting

Staff development

Committee liaison

Education

Golf course management qualification

Tools

Budget planning software

Environmental compliance knowledge

Job description

West Links at North Berwick - North Berwick - Scotland

Managerial - Greenkeeper 16 November 2026

West Links at North Berwick

offers an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Course Superintendent to take overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and long-term development of this historic and world-renowned links course. Working closely with the Joint Greens Committee, the successful candidate will set the agronomic direction, lead and develop the greenkeeping team, oversee budgets and investment, and drive significant initiatives, including coastal erosion projects and Gil Hanse’s proposals. Supported by the Course Manager, who will lead daily operations, the Superintendent will bring together the people, planning and resources needed to deliver exceptional playing conditions and preserve the course’s distinctive character for future generations.

About West Links At North Berwick

Set along the shores of the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, the West Links has been home to golf since the 17th century and remains one of the most distinctive courses in the world. Its 18 holes weave through coastal terrain, tidal beaches and historic stone walls, with the sea in play on six holes. Shared by The North Berwick Golf Club, Tantallon Golf Club and Bass Rock Golf Club, it brings together a proud golfing heritage and a welcoming community with a deep connection to the course.

The next chapter for the West Links centres on protecting its character while planning thoughtfully for its future. Coastal erosion projects and Gil Hanse’s proposals form part of this work, alongside continued investment in course quality and the greenkeeping team. Guided by the Joint Greens Committee, representing the three clubs, the ambition is to sustain exceptional playing conditions and ensure this much-loved links continues to be enjoyed by members and visitors for generations to come.

NORTH BERWICK GOLF CLUB WEBSITE: www.northberwickgolfclub.com

Course Superintendent - Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Joint Greens Committee and working closely with the General Manager, the Course Superintendent leads the strategic management of the West Links, with overall accountability for agronomy, course conditioning, capital projects, budgets and environmental stewardship. Direct reports include the Course Manager and retained Agronomist. The Course Manager directs daily maintenance and the greenkeeping team, while the Superintendent sets standards, establishes priorities and monitors delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and long-term development of the West Links, balancing exceptional playing conditions with the preservation of its distinctive character.
• Set the long-term agronomic strategy and course presentation standards in consultation with the Joint Greens Committee, overseeing turf health, soil management, irrigation and sustainable maintenance practices.
• Provide strong, supportive leadership to the Course Manager and greenkeeping team, setting clear objectives, promoting accountability and encouraging a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Guide recruitment, training, professional development and succession planning, ensuring the team has the skills, resources and structure to meet current and future needs.
• Build effective relationships with members, the three clubs and key stakeholders, communicating clearly on course conditions, priorities and planned works, and responding constructively to feedback.
• Manage the annual maintenance budget, monitor expenditure and provide regular financial forecasts and reporting, supported by clear business cases for additional investment.
• Develop long-term capital, machinery and equipment replacement plans, aligning investment with operational needs, course priorities and value for money.
• Lead capital and course improvement projects, including coastal erosion initiatives and Gil Hanse’s proposals, from planning and approval through to delivery, managing budgets, timelines, risks, contractors and external specialists.
• Provide clear, timely reports and recommendations to the Joint Greens Committee on course performance, staffing, finances and projects, coordinating maintenance windows and winter works to minimise disruption.
• Oversee health and safety, chemical use and storage, water management and environmental compliance, embedding responsible practices that protect the team, golfers and the coastal landscape.

Candidate Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in golf course management, including direct management and mentoring of a Course Manager or equivalent.
• Strong agronomic judgement and a proven record of maintaining high course standards across varied conditions.
• Demonstrated success delivering capital projects, with control of budgets, timelines, contractors and project risks.
• Effective people leadership, with a record of developing staff, strengthening teams and holding direct reports accountable.
• Sound financial management skills, including annual budgeting, capital planning and expenditure control.
• Experience working within a members’ club and committee governance structure, with the confidence and communication skills to present clear recommendations to committees and members.
• Working knowledge of golf course design and architectural principles.

Educational And Certification Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in golf course management, sports turf management or agronomy, such as an HNC, HND, foundation degree, degree or equivalent, is required.
• A commitment to ongoing education and professional development, keeping knowledge and skills current with best practice in golf course management.

Salary And Benefits

A highly competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Applications close: Monday 16th November 2026. Candidate selections are in late-November and First Stage Interviews on Monday 7th December 2026.

If you have any questions, please email Zak Kuebler: [e-mail]