Lead Greenkeeper – Coastal Heathland Course

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); Holyhead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Irrigation knowledge

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management

Tools

PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying qualifications

Chainsaw qualifications

COSHH training

Job description

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.