Greenkeeper

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); Cleeve Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleeve Hill Golf Club is seeking a Greenkeeper to manage daily course preparation on a 40-hour week, including weekends, at Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham. Salary is dependent on experience and reports to the Head Greenkeeper.

We value a real interest in ecology and environment sustainability, strong practical skills, and flexibility for early starts and changing weather. You will be part of a historic, upland course with a strong community presence.

Qualifications

• A real interest in ecology, conservation and environmental sustainability.
• Strong practical skills and a positive, 'can do' attitude.
• Confidence talking with Members, the public and partners alike.
• Flexibility for early starts, weekends and changeable weather.
• Pride in looking after somewhere genuinely special.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily course preparation: greens, tees, bunkers, markings and set-up.
• Work within SSSI rules alongside Cleeve Common Trust and the graziers.
• Keep fertiliser, chemical and water use to a minimum.
• Operate and maintain machinery safely and support renovation projects.
• Be a courteous face of the Club to Members, visitors and the public.

Skills

Ecology interest

Practical skills

Communication with members

Flexibility

Pride in place

Job description

Cleeve Hill Golf Club - South West & Wales

Greenkeeper 20 November 2026

Become a keeper of the Hill - where the land came first.

Golf has been played on Cleeve Hill since 1891, high on Cotswold Way. Sheep graze the fairways, walkers cross on the Cotswold Way, and the views stretch across the Severn Vale. This isnt a manicured parkland course. It’s natural, open, upland golf - and we’re looking for a Greenkeeper who wants to work with it.

Role - Greenkeeper (full time)

Hours - 40 per week, incl. weekends

Salary - Dependent on experience

Reports to - Head Greenkeeper

Location - Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, GL52 3PW

The Role

• Lead daily course preparation: greens, tees, bunkers, markings and set-up
• Work within SSSI rules alongside Cleeve Common Trust and the graziers
• Keep fertiliser, chemical and water use to a minimum
• Operate and maintain machinery safely and support renovation projects
• Be a courteous face of the Club to Members, visitors and the public

You’ll Bring

• A real interest in ecology, conservation and environmentalsustainability
• Strong practical skills and a positive, 'can do' attitude
• Confidence talking with Members, the public and partners alike
• Flexibility for early starts, weekends and changeable weather
• Pride in looking after somewhere genuinely special

What Makes Cleeve Different

Nature first - Fine, firm, fescue-led turf on thin limestone soils, kept with a light touch.

Shared ground - Sheep, cattle, walkers and riders are part of every day on the Common.

Big weather - At over 300 metres, wind, fog and frost arrive fast.

Plans adapt - Real heritage Over 130 years of golf on a hill with three Scheduled Monuments