Deputy Head Greenkeeper — Lead Golf Course & Team

Park Golf Club Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression

Discounted meals during shifts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Wollaton Park Golf Club in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Deputy Head Greenkeeper to join the team, working with the Head Greenkeeper to deliver top-quality playing surfaces throughout the year.

You will manage day-to-day course maintenance, supervise the greenkeeping team, and help plan aeration, renovations and seasonal care while maintaining high safety and presentation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior greenkeeper or Deputy Head Greenkeeper role.
• Strong knowledge of turf management and golf course maintenance.
• Ability to supervise and develop a team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily management and maintenance of the golf course and grounds.
• Ensure premium presentation and playing standards.
• Inspect greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, roughs and irrigation systems.
• Plan and deliver aeration, top dressing, turf renovation and seasonal maintenance.
• Monitor turf health and address issues early.
• Supervise and support the greenkeeping team, allocating tasks safely and to a high standard.
• Assist with training and development of team members.
• Ensure maintenance machinery is operated safely and effectively.
• Support health and safety compliance and best practices.
• Assist with irrigation system monitoring and maintenance.

Skills

Senior greenkeeper

Team leadership

Horticultural practices

Health and safety

Turf management

Irrigation knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

PA1/PA2/PA6 certificates

Tools

Greenkeeping machinery

Job description

Wollaton Park Golf Club in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Deputy Head Greenkeeper to join the team, working with the Head Greenkeeper to deliver top-quality playing surfaces throughout the year.

You will manage day-to-day course maintenance, supervise the greenkeeping team, and help plan aeration, renovations and seasonal care while maintaining high safety and presentation standards.