Deputy Course Manager

Brocket Hall; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

BIGGA membership

Job summary

Brocket Hall is seeking a Senior Greenkeeper to lead day-to-day maintenance across multiple courses, including the championship 18-hole layout and practice areas. You will drive agronomic programs, supervise a dedicated team, and oversee pesticide, irrigation and capital improvement projects.

The ideal candidate has Level 3 Greenkeeping or Sports Turf Management, strong turf experience, spraying qualifications, and a hands-on, proactive approach to maintaining high presentation and playability.

Qualifications

• Senior greenkeeping experience required.
• Level 3 Greenkeeping or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, drainage and course presentation.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying qualifications preferred.
• Experience supervising, motivating and developing a team.
• Experience in course improvement or construction projects.
• Hands-on, organised and committed to high standards.
• Flexible to work early mornings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day course maintenance across all courses.
• Lead pesticide, herbicide and fertiliser application with planning, calibration, and records.
• Support capital improvement projects for tees, greens, bunkers, irrigation and drainage.
• Maintain high-spec greens, fairways and bunkers to modern standards.
• Maintain high standards of course presentation and playability year-round.
• Provide practical leadership, team development and task allocation on the ground.
• Train staff in turf care machinery use, upkeep and safety.
• Inspect turf conditions, monitor pests/diseases, and recommend agronomic interventions.
• Ensure safe works following HSE guidance and internal risk policies.
• Deputise for the Course Manager during absences.

Skills

Leadership

Agronomy

Irrigation

Pesticide quals

Education

Level 3 Greenkeeping

Sports Turf Management

Tools

Spraying Equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day course maintenance operations across both championship 18-hole courses, the 7-hole par-3 course, and all practice areas.
• Act as the lead on pesticide, herbicide, and fertiliser application, including planning, calibration, and accurate record-keeping in line with legal and environmental compliance.
• Support the delivery and oversight of capital improvement projects, including tee and green reconstructions, bunker remodelling, irrigation upgrades, drainage, and path installation.
• Assist in maintaining high-specification greens, fairways, and bunker systems in line with modern construction standards and performance expectations.
• Maintain and enforce high standards of course presentation and playability throughout the year.
• Provide practical leadership on the ground, supporting team development, task allocation, and operational problem-solving.
• Lead by example in the daily operation and basic maintenance of turf care machinery and equipment; responsible for training team members in correct usage, routine upkeep, and safe operating procedures.
• Carry out inspections of turf condition, pest and disease monitoring, and recommend agronomic interventions where necessary.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, adhering to HSE guidance and internal risk management policies.
• Deputise for the Course Manager during periods of absence.

Previous experience & qualifications

Previous experience in a senior greenkeeping role. Level 3 qualification in Greenkeeping, Sports Turf Management or equivalent. Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, drainage and course presentation. Relevant spraying qualifications, ideally PA1, PA2 and PA6. Proven ability to supervise, motivate and develop a team. Experience in course improvement or construction projects. Hands-on, organised and committed to high standards. Flexible to work early mornings, weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Training & Development Enrolment in Brocket Hall staff benefits program BIGGA membership