Head Greenkeeper

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); Holyhead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Holyhead Golf Club on Anglesey, North Wales, invites a managerial Greenkeeper to lead a small team and maintain our 18-hole course for 400 playing members.

The successful candidate will oversee course maintenance, budgeting, safety, and drive continual improvements to realise the course's full potential. Salary £36,000-£40,000. Closing date 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Spraying qualifications: PA1, PA2, PA6.
• Chainsaw qualifications are desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH and risk assessments.
• Ability to manage irrigation systems and basic IT tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of greenkeepers and manage day-to-day course maintenance.
• Develop and monitor budgets to support course improvements.
• Drive continual improvements to realise the course's full potential.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and COSHH requirements.
• Maintain records and motivate staff through effective communication.

Skills

Leadership / Team management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Health and Safety knowledge

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management

PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying qualifications

Chainsaw qualifications

COSHH knowledge

Tools

Irrigation systems maintenance

Job description

Holyhead Golf Club - Anglesey, North Wales - South West & Wales

Managerial - Greenkeeper 30 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Holyhead Golf Club for a highly motivated, forward-thinking individual to lead a small team of greenkeepers at this well-established private member’s golf club with 400 playing members.

Founded in 1912, and located on the stunningly beautiful Isle of Anglesey, Holyhead Golf Club offers some of the best golf to be had in Wales. The Club boasts a challenging 18 Hole golf course and practice range.

As part of the overall management team, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to the future development of the course and implement continual improvements in order for the course to realise its full potential.

Candidates Will Ideally Possess The Following Attributes

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management
• Spraying (PA1, PA2, PA6) and Chainsaw qualifications
• A sound knowledge of Health and Safety, Risk and COSHH assessments relating to golf course operations
• A good working knowledge of Irrigation systems, including repair and maintenance.
• Reasonable IT skills
• Be able to prepare, present and monitor Budgets effectively
• Maintain machinery to the highest standard and implement effective record keeping
• Have the ability to demonstrate and organise progressive golf course maintenance
• Be able to motivate and develop fellow team members and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Have a sound knowledge of the golf environment?

(Experience working with heathland coastal courses would be an advantage but is not essential)

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Closing Date: 30th November 2026