Senior Greenkeeper & Course Operations Lead

Brocket Hall Estate; Lemsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Staff benefits program

BIGGA membership

Job summary

Brocket Hall Estate seeks a seasoned Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations across our championship courses and practice areas. You will lead agronomy, irrigation, drainage, and course presentation to maintain top playing standards year-round.

Responsibilities include supervising the team, planning capital improvements, operating turf machinery safely, and ensuring compliance with HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Senior greenkeeping experience in an established golf environment.
• Level 3 Greenkeeping qualification or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, drainage and course presentation.
• Valid spraying qualifications (PA1, PA2, PA6) preferred.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate and develop a team.
• Experience with course improvement or construction projects.
• Hands-on, organised and committed to high standards.
• Flexible to work early mornings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day course maintenance operations across all courses.
• Lead on pesticide, herbicide, and fertiliser application planning and records.
• Support capital improvement projects including tee/green reconstructions and irrigation upgrades.
• Maintain high-spec greens, fairways, and bunker systems to modern standards.
• Provide practical leadership on the ground, supporting team development and task allocation.
• Train team in operation and maintenance of turf care machinery.
• Inspections of turf condition, pest and disease monitoring; recommend interventions.
• Ensure safety and compliance with HSE guidance.
• Depose for the Course Manager during periods of absence.

Skills

Senior greenkeeping leadership

Team management

Agronomy knowledge

Irrigation and drainage expertise

Course presentation and maintenance

Safety and risk management

Flexible schedule

Education

Level 3 Greenkeeping qualification or equivalent

Tools

PA1

PA2

PA6

Job description

Brocket Hall Estate seeks a seasoned Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations across our championship courses and practice areas. You will lead agronomy, irrigation, drainage, and course presentation to maintain top playing standards year-round.

Responsibilities include supervising the team, planning capital improvements, operating turf machinery safely, and ensuring compliance with HSE policies.