Head Greenkeeper

YesGolfing; Johnstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochrane Castle Golf Club in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, invites applications for a Head Greenkeeper role. This full-time position requires proven leadership to maintain a course of the highest standard.

The successful candidate will work with the Course Manager and Greens Committee, manage materials and equipment, and oversee operational budgeting and reporting. An attractive package will be offered commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Appropriate higher-level qualification(s) in turf grass management and continued professional development.
• Professional and welcoming leadership of a greenkeeping team.
• Experience with course supplies, materials and ground maintenance products ensuring safe and efficient control of stored materials.
• Demonstrable knowledge of modern golf course equipment.
• Ability to produce operational and capital budgeting and regular management reporting.
• Outstanding team player with excellent people skills and the ability to develop and motivate a team.
• A progressive approach to course management aligned with developing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the greenkeeping team to deliver a course of the highest standard.
• Collaborate closely with the Course Manager and Greens Committee.
• Develop operational and capital budgets and provide regular management reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Course management

Operational budgeting

People skills

Communication with Greens Committee

Education

Higher-level qualification in turf grass management

Tools

Golf course equipment

Job description

The Head Greenkeeper will be an initiative-taking and experienced course management professional able to demonstrate a depth of experience in leading our existing team to deliver a course of the highest standard.

Full Time

Location:Cochrane Castle Golf Club, Scott Avenue, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA5 0HF

Description:

Cochrane Castle Golf Club is in the Craigston area of the town of Johnstone in Renfrewshire, with views over the town and to the north Ben Lomond.

The Club is looking to recruit a Head Greenkeeper who will collaborate closely with the Course Manager / Greens Committee to continue the high standards already achieved.

The Head Greenkeeper will be an initiative-taking and experienced course management professional able to demonstrate a depth of experience in leading our existing team to deliver a course of the highest standard.

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate:

• -Appropriate higher-level qualification(s) in turf grass management and associated continued professional development
• -A professional and welcoming approach in leading a greenkeeping team
• -An experienced working knowledge of course supplies, materials and ground maintenance products ensuring safe and efficient control of stored materials
• -A demonstrable knowledge of modern golf course equipment
• -Confidence in producing appropriate operational plans, as well as operational and capital budgeting and regular management reporting
• -He / she must be an outstanding team player possessing excellent people skills and the ability to develop and motivate a team
• -A progressive approach to course management, in tune with developing practices within the profession. An attractive package commensurate with experience is on offer to the successful candidate

Applications will close on 23rd November 2026