Deputy Course Manager

Brocket Hall Estate; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Enrolment in Brocket Hall staff benefi

BIGGA membership

Job summary

Brocket Hall Estate is seeking a senior greenkeeper to supervise daily course maintenance across three courses and manage turf health and presentation throughout the year.

You will lead pesticide and fertiliser applications, coordinate improvements, and mentor a team while ensuring safety and compliance with HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior greenkeeping role.
• 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 operations across championship courses and practice areas
• Lead on pesticide, herbicide, and fertiliser application including planning and record-keeping
• Support capital improvement projects: tee/green reconstructions, bunker remodelling, irrigation upgrades, drainage and paths
• Maintain high-spec greens, fairways and bunker systems to modern standards
• Provide practical leadership on the ground and support team development
• Lead training on turf care machinery operation and safety procedures
• Carry out turf condition monitoring and agronomic interventions as needed
• Ensure works comply with HSE guidance and internal risk policies
• Deputise for the Course Manager during absences

Skills

Senior greenkeeping experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Greenkeeping, Sports Turf Management or equivalent

PA1

PA2

PA6

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

Requirements

• 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