Head Green Keeper
Wenvoe Castle Golf Club – Cardiff – South Wales
Website: www.wenvoecastlegolfclub.co.uk
Job Description
Applications are invited for the position of Head Green Keeper. We are looking for a hands-on head greenkeeper who can manage the day-to-day operations of the course.
Wenvoe Castle Golf Club is a long-established member's club founded in 1936. We are a parkland course designed by the five times open champion James Braid. The club is situated just outside Cardiff and within the Vale of Glamorgan, approximately five miles west of Cardiff Central. This is a course with a great reputation, both challenging and enjoyable to all. A must play course in South Wales.
Wenvoe castle has regularly hosted Wales golf championships and was the venue for the 2024 Welsh boys and girls under 18 championships.
The successful candidate will be capable of planning organising, controlling, and contributing to the green keeping team's activities. A high standard of course presentation and quality of green is required. You will be responsible for the course, tee to green along with its surrounding areas in order to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Candidates should possess all relevant green keeping qualifications, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, spraying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6. You will be expected to budget and control expenditure. You will also be expected to contribute positively to course improvements and lead any course developments.
The successful candidate will be able to:
Motivate and supervise the green keeping team with an enthusiastic can-do attitude.
Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and the ability to introduce modern green keeping practices.
Understand and be able to implement Health & Safety and other relevant legislation.
Manage and maintain the course machinery, drainage, and irrigation system.
Be able to work closely with the Chairman of Greens, Club Captain and Management.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HGK