Head Greenkeeper

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); Holyhead; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Holyhead Golf Club on Anglesey, North Wales, seeks a proactive Greenkeeper Manager to lead a small team and help realise the course’s full potential.

You will manage budgets, oversee maintenance, upkeep of equipment and irrigation, and ensure Health & Safety across operations, reporting to the management team. The role offers responsibility, scope for professional development and a chance to contribute to course improvements.

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent required.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying and chainsaw qualifications essential.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH for golf operations.
• Good budgeting, IT and record-keeping abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a small team of greenkeepers in daily course maintenance.
• Develop and monitor budgets for the golf course.
• Oversee continual improvement and development of the course.
• Maintain machinery and irrigation systems to a high standard.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across operations.

Conocimientos

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Irrigation knowledge

IT skills

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management

Herramientas

PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying qualifications

Chainsaw qualifications

COSHH training

Descripción del empleo

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