Deputy Head Greenkeeper

Due to expediential growth in our business, we have an exciting opportunity and are recruiting for a **Deputy Head Greenkeeper**, must have a can-do attitude and who will join an existing team working at **Cheshunt Park Golf Course, EN7.**

**Job Purpose**

As a **Deputy Head Greenkeeper**, you will be working ‘hands-on’ with a small team of gardeners to provide a top-class horticultural environment for our clients. Your role will be to assist your team on a daily basis, ensuring that the requirements of the client and the specification are fully met for the enjoyment, recreation and safety of the site, employees and visitors.

**Responsibilities**:

- To assist in ensuring the course is properly laid out, prepared and maintained to the required standard for members and guests to the Club.
- Work with the greenkeeping team to assist in the turf maintenance including mowing, irrigating and control of pests and disease on the greens.
- To assist in the maintenance of bunkers course furniture and holes.
- Operate machinery used for specific tasks whilst complying with standard operating procedures to ensure Health & Safety regulations are met.
- To attend training courses which are identified as necessary for the performance of the position.
- Ensure all Health & Safety systems protect and promote a safe working environment.
- To comply with any reasonable instruction issued by your Manager.
- Undertake all operations in an environmentally sustainable manner.
- Train greenkeepers and junior greenkeepers on equipment and procedures that are required for fine turf maintenance.
- Maintain open communication, ensuring all team members are well informed at all times and working collaboratively with other departments.

**Skills and experiences**:

- Passionate about the **environment** with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong team orientation, work ethic and good communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to confidently work independently
- Level 2 NVQ in Greenkeeping or Sports Turf Management Minimum
- Spraying Certificates - **PA1, PA2 and PA6 **preferable, but not essential
- Flexible in approach to work and willing to work outside in all weathers
- A full, clean UK driving licence

**In return we offer**:

- **£25,000 - £27,000 per annum depending on experience**:

- 28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)
- Employee contribution pension scheme
- A friendly customer focused team atmosphere
- Training and Development with exciting opportunities to further your career
- Uniform/ PPE provided
- Refer a friend scheme, £200 per person
- Cycle to work scheme, and access to our Bravo benefits hub

**The Company**:
The Nurture Group, is an award winning national service provider consisting of three leading brands**:Nurture Landscapes**, **Gavin Jones** and **Rokill Pest Control Services**.

**Nurture Landscapes** specialises in grounds maintenance, winter gritting and interior and exterior plant display services, mainly to the corporate sector.

**Gavin Jones** provide landscape construction services to a wide variety of clients across the UK, working alongside landscape architects, designers and main contractors. They also provide grounds maintenance services to military sites and public open spaces and are proud holders of the Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen.

**Rokill** provide pest control services to both commercial and domestic customers as well as the public sector. They hold the Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen and are of the UK’s leading pest control companies.

Our clients span across a diverse and broad range of disciplines, from corporate headquarters, science parks, shopping centres, business and industrial parks, to leisure facilities, schools, sporting venues, hotels, universities, public open spaces and the public sector.
- **Nurture is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- PA1, PA2 & PA6 Spraying Certificates (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RM-DHG-CPGC-RO
Expected start date: 08/01/2024