Greenkeeper

Arena Racing Company; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Annual Members passes

Hotel Discounts

Annual leave 22–28 days

Pension & Group life assurance

Healthshield – 24hr GP & EAP

Job summary

Arena Racing Company in Newcastle is seeking a Greenkeeper to maintain a high-standard golf course and prepare it for daily play. You will operate machinery safely, perform turf care, and work as part of a team to keep the course in excellent condition.

The role involves maintaining greens, fairways, tees, and surrounding areas, along with record-keeping and adherence to health and safety procedures. A collaborative, outdoors-focused role with regular teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the golf course, including greens, fairways, tees, roughs and surrounding areas.
• Carry out turf maintenance and general course repairs.
• Prepare the course for daily play by marking hazards and boundaries, moving tee markers, maintaining bunkers and signage.
• Maintain the driving range, including mowing and presentation.
• Keep accurate records of work and course conditions.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Outdoor work

Job description

Who is Newcastle Racecourse?

Located within High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Racecourse is home to the historic Northumberland Plate, and is one of Britain’s busiest racecourses, hosting over 60 all-weather and jumps fixtures a year. An ideal venue for all occasions, the racecourse can host events of all kinds, including conferences, exhibitions, weddings, private parties and more. The racecourse shares High Gosforth Park with the Border Minstrel Pub and Parklands Golf Club.

About the role:

The role involves maintaining a golf course to a high standard, preparing it for daily play, operating machinery safely, carrying out turf care and repairs, and working as part of a team to ensure the course remains in excellent condition.

Responsibilities for the successful Greenkeeper include (but not limited to):

• Maintain and improve the golf course, including greens, fairways, tees, roughs and surrounding areas
• Carry out turf maintenance
• Repair divots and carry out general course repairs
• Prepare the course for daily play by marking hazards and boundaries, moving tee markers, maintaining bunkers, changing holes and looking after signage and course furniture
• Maintain the driving range, including mowing and presentation
• Keep accurate records of work completed and course conditions to support future planning and improvements
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and BHAGI regulations
• Work effectively with colleagues, follow instructions from the Head Greenkeeper and maintain high standards of teamwork and professionalism

The person we are looking for as a Greenkeeper has.

• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines
• Enjoys outdoor work

Work Perks of being a Greenkeeper with us at ARC.

• 2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays
• Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf
• Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 in line with length of service
• Pension & Group life assurance schemes
• Healthshield – including 24hr GP & EAP

and so much more!

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.