Deputy Course Manager

Brocket Hall Holding Limited; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Enrolment in Brocket Hall staffbenefit

BIGGA membership

Job summary

Brocket Hall Holding Limited in Hatfield, MA is seeking an experienced Senior Greenkeeper to lead daily course maintenance across multiple courses. You will manage spraying programs, contribute to capital improvement projects and uphold high standards of presentation.

The role requires hands-on leadership, training of staff, and a focus on safety and compliance with environmental guidelines. Applicants should have Level 3 Greenkeeping or equivalent and strong agronomy knowledge.

Qualifications

• Senior greenkeeping experience required.
• Level 3 qualification in Greenkeeping or Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, drainage and course presentation.
• PA1/PA2/PA6 spraying qualifications are preferred.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate and develop a team.
• Experience in course improvement or construction projects.
• Hands-on, organized 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 on pesticide, herbicide and fertiliser application planning and record-keeping.
• Oversee capital improvement projects (tee/green reconstructions, drainage, irrigation upgrades).
• Maintain high-spec greens, fairways and bunker systems to standards.
• Provide leadership on the ground and support team development.
• Train staff in turf care machinery operation, safety and upkeep.
• Inspect turf, monitor pests/diseases, and advise agronomic interventions.
• Ensure safe works following HSE policies.
• Act as Course Manager substitute when needed.

Skills

Senior greenkeeping experience

Agronomy knowledge

Irrigation and drainage

Course presentation

Team leadership

Education

Greenkeeping Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

PA1 spraying

PA2 spraying

PA6 spraying

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day course maintenance operations across both championship 18-hole courses, the 7-hole par-3 course, and all practice areas.
• Act as the lead on pesticide, herbicide, and fertiliser application, including planning, calibration, and accurate record-keeping in line with legal and environmental compliance.
• Support the delivery and oversight of capital improvement projects, including tee and green reconstructions, bunker remodelling, irrigation upgrades, drainage, and path installation.
• Assist in maintaining high-specification greens, fairways, and bunker systems in line with modern construction standards and performance expectations. Maintain and enforce high standards of course presentation and playability throughout the year.
• Provide practical leadership on the ground, supporting team development, task allocation, and operational problem-solving.
• Lead by example in the daily operation and basic maintenance of turf care machinery and equipment; responsible for training team members in correct usage, routine upkeep, and safe operating procedures.
• Carry out inspections of turf condition, pest and disease monitoring, and recommend agronomic interventions where necessary.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, adhering to HSE guidance and internal risk management policies.
• Deputise for the Course Manager during periods of absence.

• Previous experience in a senior greenkeeping role.
• Level 3 qualification in Greenkeeping, Sports Turf Management or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy, irrigation, drainage and course presentation.
• Relevant spraying qualifications, ideally PA1, PA2 and PA6.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate and develop 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.

• Pension Plans
• Training & Development
• Enrolment in Brocket Hall staff benefits program
• BIGGA membership