Senior Course Superintendent - Lead Prestigious Links

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); North Berwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Berwick Golf Club seeks an experienced Course Superintendent to lead the West Links, directing agronomy, budget and capital projects while preserving its historic character.

You will manage the greenkeeping team, set performance standards, engage with the Joint Greens Committee and oversee coastal erosion initiatives and Gil Hanse’s proposals to enhance playing conditions for members and visitors for generations.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in golf course management and mentoring.
• Strong agronomic judgement and ability to maintain high course standards.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects on budgets and timelines.
• Experience working with a members’ club and committee governance.
• Knowledge of golf course design and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead West Links’ strategic management, agronomy and course presentation.
• Set long-term agronomic strategy with the Joint Greens Committee.
• Provide leadership to the Course Manager and greenkeeping team.
• Recruit, train and develop staff with succession planning.
• Manage budgets, capital plans and external investments.
• Oversee capital and course-improvement projects and timelines.
• Communicate progress to committees and members; minimise disruption.

Skills

Leadership experience

Agronomic judgement

Budgeting

Staff development

Committee liaison

Education

Golf course management qualification

Tools

Budget planning software

Environmental compliance knowledge

Job description

North Berwick Golf Club seeks an experienced Course Superintendent to lead the West Links, directing agronomy, budget and capital projects while preserving its historic character.

You will manage the greenkeeping team, set performance standards, engage with the Joint Greens Committee and oversee coastal erosion initiatives and Gil Hanse’s proposals to enhance playing conditions for members and visitors for generations.