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BRAMPTON HEATH GOLF CENTRE - NORTHAMPTON - CENTRAL ENGLAND

MANAGERIAL - GREENKEEPER 15 JANUARY 2023

Brampton Heath Golf Centre is a 27 hole venue located just two miles from Northampton town centre. This family-owned course, built in 1995, is the county's busiest golf centre and has built up a strong membership as well as being very popular with the visiting golfers.

The role is permanent and full-time. As a key member of the team, you will be crucial in the development of a course maintenance programme.

Working closely with the Management Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the course is presented to our members and guests in the best possible condition and you will also play a leading role in future projects and improvements.

Attention to detail is a must and this culture must be reflected across the entire team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • An experienced deputy or head greenkeeper highly skilled in turf maintenance, drainage management and irrigation operation and management
  • Possess management, communication and leadership skills, having previously been a team leader, with the ability to communicate to all levels
  • Understand the need to prepare a course to high standard with attention to detail
  • Competent in the use of a wide variety of machinery: machine maintenance & management
  • To be fully competent in monitoring and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
  • Have the ability to work withing a budget
  • A full UK Driving Licence

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS

  • NVQ level 2/3 in greenkeeping and sports turf management
  • Spraying and chainsaw qualifications
  • First aid training
  • Ability to lead renovation, drainage projects and construction works

BENEFITS

  • Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Staff golf privileges & discounts in Clubhouse
  • Uniform
  • Further education and training opportunities
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