Islay Championship Links Golf Manager

Another Place, The Machrie; Port Ellen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Islay Living Allowance

Use of Championship Links Golf Course

Excellent career prospects and growth

Special hotel rates for you and family

Restaurant discounts including 18 Club

Team social events and team assistance

Job summary

Another Place, The Machrie on Islay, Islay, Scotland is seeking an experienced Golf Course Manager to lead the maintenance and development of our Championship Links course near Laggan Bay.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee greenkeeping operations, manage a skilled team, plan improvements, and ensure safety and environmental compliance while delivering excellent playing conditions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as Golf Course Manager, Superintendent or Head Greenkeeper.
• SVQ Level 3 in Golf Course Management or equivalent qualification.
• Pesticide application certification/licence.
• Strong knowledge of turf management, irrigation and course machinery.
• Experience leading teams, managing budgets and regulatory compliance.
• Good IT, organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive approach and valid driving licence.
• Premium links or tournament venue certs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead course maintenance including greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers and surrounding grounds.
• Oversee turf management, irrigation, drainage and fertiliser and pesticide applications.
• Recruit, lead and develop the greenkeeping team, promoting safety and performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, control costs and plan equipment investment.
• Maintain maintenance, chemical usage, water usage and financial records.
• Ensure health and safety, COSHH, LOLER and environmental regulations compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Golf Operations to minimise disruption.
• Plan course improvements while protecting dunes and landscape.

Skills

Golf course management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Golf Course Management

Job description

Another Place, The Machrie on Islay, Islay, Scotland is seeking an experienced Golf Course Manager to lead the maintenance and development of our Championship Links course near Laggan Bay.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee greenkeeping operations, manage a skilled team, plan improvements, and ensure safety and environmental compliance while delivering excellent playing conditions.