Group Courses Manager

Get Golfing CIO; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf management organization seeks a Group Courses Manager to lead golf course operations while ensuring high standards and innovative practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in greenkeeping, strong leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing the golf experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead, innovate and transform golf course management across multiple venues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in greenkeeping, with at least 2 years in supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of turf care, irrigation systems, and health and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising course managers and promoting high-performance culture.
• Monitor health and safety compliance and ensure effective operational standards.
• Coordinate capital projects and implement sustainability practices across courses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Sports Turf Management

First aid certification

Job description

About Get Golfing

Get Golfing CIO, established in 2018, exists to improve lives through golf and to directly benefit the communities in which we operate. We do this in a number of key ways:

- Reducing barriers to entry into golf (and increasing the health and wellbeing benefits that brings)

- Creating more inclusive environments at our venues

- Utilising our venues and expertise to benefit local communities and charities

At all of our venues, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone (both staff and customers alike) feels valued and empowered.

We run 13 golf courses and venues in England. Our courses are at the centre of what we do and producing an excellent golfing experience for members and visitors alike is a strategic priority for Get Golfing. The profit we make from golf, events and food and beverage sales goes back into our charity. That means we can keep developing our programmes to support even more people.

To enable us to achieve our mission we want to create opportunities for our team to grow personally and professionally by creating development pathways and by providing opportunities for staff to be involved in our charitable activities.

Role Purpose

The Group Courses Manager plays a key leadership role, supporting the Courses Director in managing the maintenance and operational excellence of all golf courses under Get Golfing CIO’s stewardship. This position provides hands-on leadership, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality playing conditions, adherence to health and safety standards, and operational efficiency across all sites. The Group Courses Manager will assist in leading course managers, implementing agronomy plans, managing equipment usage, monitoring standards and practices as well as providing hands on support. You’ll act as the “boots on the ground” liaison between club-level course teams and senior management, ensuring timely interventions, course quality continuity, and rapid response to operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

• Assist the Courses Director in supervising and mentoring course managers to promote a high-performance culture.
• Act as a point of contact for course managers, providing day-to-day operational guidance and support.

Staff Support and Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for Course Managers and Head Greenkeepers for day-to-day support and guidance.
• Provide short-term cover or reinforcement for under-resourced or struggling teams.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of greenkeeping staff in alignment with site-specific needs.
• Ensure day to day operations are being followed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess course conditions and provide actionable feedback.

Machinery & Equipment Oversight

• Monitor the use and maintenance of grounds equipment, ensuring safe and effective operation.
• Assist in equipment procurement planning, working closely with the Courses Director and procurement team.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Support the enforcement of health and safety policies, conducting inspections and addressing compliance gaps.
• Deliver training sessions to ensure staff are aware of best practices and regulatory requirements.

Project Coordination & Strategic Support

• Coordinate capital projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Provide strategic input on course improvement initiatives and long-term planning.
• Provide hands on support ensuring projects are completed effectively within budget.

Sustainability & Environmental Practices

• Promote sustainable maintenance practices across all courses.
• Assist in implementing initiatives that reduce the environmental footprint of course operations.

Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in greenkeeping, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or mobile support role.
• Strong knowledge of turf care, machinery, irrigation systems, and seasonal course management.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a sports or outdoor environment.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel daily between sites.

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying certification.
• CS30 and CS31 chainsaw qualifications.
• First aid and health & safety training.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust with team members at all levels.
• Experience supporting budget management and operational planning.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Approach

• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in dynamic environments
• Hands-on leader with a team-oriented approach.
• Problem-solver with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Passionate about maintaining high-quality golf facilities and enhancing player experiences.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.