Head Greenkeeper & Course Leader — 18-Hole MacKenzie Course

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

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment pension

BIGGA membership

Professional development support

CPD

PPE/workwear

Free parking

Job summary

Walsall Golf Club in the West Midlands is seeking a Course Manager to lead its four‑strong greenkeeping team and oversee the maintenance, presentation and development of the historic MacKenzie‑designed 18‑hole course. You will work closely with club management on the course's future, with pathways from Deputy Course Manager or Senior Greenkeeper roles.

This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring turf expertise and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Greenkeeper or Deputy Head Greenkeeper, or senior Greenkeeper ready to step up.
• NVQ Level 3 in Greenkeeping or Horticulture, or equivalent experience.
• Strong turf management and golf course maintenance knowledge.
• Experience supervising greenkeeping staff.
• Willingness to obtain PA1/PA2/PA6 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of four greenkeepers
• Plan daily, weekly and seasonal maintenance programmes
• Maintain high standards of course presentation and playability
• Manage irrigation, drainage, nutrition and plant health
• Prepare the course for competitions and major club events
• Develop and implement course improvement initiatives

Skills

Head Greenkeeper

Greenkeeping supervision

Irrigation knowledge

Machinery maintenance knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Horticulture knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Greenkeeping/Horticulture

PA1 PA2 PA6 qualifications

Relevant horticulture qualification

Job description

Walsall Golf Club in the West Midlands is seeking a Course Manager to lead its four‑strong greenkeeping team and oversee the maintenance, presentation and development of the historic MacKenzie‑designed 18‑hole course. You will work closely with club management on the course's future, with pathways from Deputy Course Manager or Senior Greenkeeper roles.

This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring turf expertise and staff supervision.