Head Greenkeeper

Llandrindod Wells Golf Club; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Llandrindod Wells Golf Club in Mid Wales is seeking a Head Greenkeeper to lead the maintenance and development of its golf course. You will head the greenkeeping team, collaborating with the Club Committee to raise course standards and take overall responsibility for presentation and condition.

The role requires strong practical golf course greenkeeping experience, leadership skills, and sound knowledge of modern turf management.

Qualifications

• Strong practical golf course greenkeeping experience
• Proven leadership
• Sound knowledge of modern turf management

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the presentation and condition of the course
• Lead and develop the greenkeeping team
• Establish maintenance programmes
• Manage turf and prepare the course, including for competitions and events
• Manage machinery and equipment
• Deliver course improvement and development projects
• Manage resources and maintenance budgets
• Advise the Committee on agronomy and course management
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards

Skills

Greenkeeping leadership

Turf management

Golf course maintenance

Education

Greenkeeping qualifications

Job description

Llandrindod Wells Golf Club in Mid Wales is looking for a Head Greenkeeper to lead the maintenance and development of its golf course.

The Role

You will lead the greenkeeping team and work with the Club Committee to raise course standards, taking overall responsibility for the presentation and condition of the course.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the presentation and condition of the course
• Lead and develop the greenkeeping team
• Establish maintenance programmes
• Manage turf and prepare the course, including for competitions and events
• Manage machinery and equipment
• Deliver course improvement and development projects
• Manage resources and maintenance budgets
• Advise the Committee on agronomy and course management
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards

About You

• Strong practical golf course greenkeeping experience
• A minimum of 3–5 years in a supervisory or Deputy Head Greenkeeper role (experienced Head or Deputy Head Greenkeepers are particularly welcome)
• Sound knowledge of modern turf management
• Proven leadership, with strong organisational and planning skills
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to recommend improvements
• Able to work with members, visitors, volunteers and the Committee
• Desirable: relevant greenkeeping and turf management qualifications

Key Details

• Location: Llandrindod Wells Golf Club, Powys, Mid Wales
• Salary: Competitive and negotiable according to experience and qualifications
• Application: CV and covering letter, for the attention of Brian Edwards OBE, Chairman
• Closing date: 31 October 2026