Deputy Course Manager — Lead Greenkeeping & Course Excellence

YesGolfing; Chipping Barnet; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Golfing privileges

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Old Fold Manor Golf Club is seeking a proactive Deputy Course Manager to join our experienced greenkeeping team in Barnet. You will work closely with the Course Manager, overseeing daily operations and helping maintain exceptional course conditions throughout the year.

The role requires leadership, turf agronomy knowledge, and a commitment to safety and high presentation standards. A PA1/PA2/PA6 pesticide certificates and a full UK driving licence are preferred, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience as Deputy Course Manager or Senior Greenkeeper.
• NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and strong irrigation/drought management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver daily and seasonal course maintenance programmes.
• Manage day-to-day operations in the Course Manager's absence.
• Lead, motivate and support the greenkeeping team to maintain high standards of course presentation.
• Maintain turf health, playing surfaces, and overall course presentation.
• Assist with agronomic programmes including aeration, nutrition, irrigation, and disease control.
• Monitor irrigation and drainage systems for efficient water use.
• Support course improvement projects and long-term development plans.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are used safely and maintained to a high standard.

Skills

Team leadership

Turf agronomy

Irrigation management

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Irrigation systems

Turf maintenance machinery

PA1/PA2/PA6 pesticide certificates

CS30/CS31 chainsaw qualifications

Job description

Old Fold Manor Golf Club is seeking a proactive Deputy Course Manager to join our experienced greenkeeping team in Barnet. You will work closely with the Course Manager, overseeing daily operations and helping maintain exceptional course conditions throughout the year.

The role requires leadership, turf agronomy knowledge, and a commitment to safety and high presentation standards. A PA1/PA2/PA6 pesticide certificates and a full UK driving licence are preferred, with opportunities for