Lead Greenkeeper: Elevate a Premier Golf Course

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

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.