Senior Greenkeeping Lead: Course Maintenance & Projects

Brocket Hall; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

BIGGA membership

Job summary

Brocket Hall is seeking a Senior Greenkeeper to lead day-to-day maintenance across multiple courses, including the championship 18-hole layout and practice areas. You will drive agronomic programs, supervise a dedicated team, and oversee pesticide, irrigation and capital improvement projects.

The ideal candidate has Level 3 Greenkeeping or Sports Turf Management, strong turf experience, spraying qualifications, and a hands-on, proactive approach to maintaining high presentation and playability.

Qualifications

• Senior greenkeeping experience required.
• Level 3 Greenkeeping or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, drainage and course presentation.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying qualifications preferred.
• Experience supervising, motivating and developing a team.
• Experience in 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 across all courses.
• Lead pesticide, herbicide and fertiliser application with planning, calibration, and records.
• Support capital improvement projects for tees, greens, bunkers, irrigation and drainage.
• Maintain high-spec greens, fairways and bunkers to modern standards.
• Maintain high standards of course presentation and playability year-round.
• Provide practical leadership, team development and task allocation on the ground.
• Train staff in turf care machinery use, upkeep and safety.
• Inspect turf conditions, monitor pests/diseases, and recommend agronomic interventions.
• Ensure safe works following HSE guidance and internal risk policies.
• Deputise for the Course Manager during absences.

Skills

Leadership

Agronomy

Irrigation

Pesticide quals

Education

Level 3 Greenkeeping

Sports Turf Management

Tools

Spraying Equipment

Job description

Brocket Hall is seeking a Senior Greenkeeper to lead day-to-day maintenance across multiple courses, including the championship 18-hole layout and practice areas. You will drive agronomic programs, supervise a dedicated team, and oversee pesticide, irrigation and capital improvement projects.

The ideal candidate has Level 3 Greenkeeping or Sports Turf Management, strong turf experience, spraying qualifications, and a hands-on, proactive approach to maintaining high presentation and playability.