The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team.
We are writing a new and exciting chapter in the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation project has begun at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a substantial investment in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort including the addition of a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and much more.
We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort.
Greenkeeping
The Greenkeeping team look after all the 3 Golf Courses and living landscape at the Belfry hotel and Resort. Due to the world-class nature of our courses, our golfers have high expectations, and we have similarly high expectations of ourselves and what we deliver. We are uncompromising on our standards – ensuring our courses and our teams look fantastic.
Salary
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract
The on-target earning potential for this role is a £41107.72 annual salary, comprising a base salary of £39,942.72 supplemented by an estimated £1165 in gratuities per annum, ensuring a rewarding compensation package.
About the role
- You will be working early mornings 6 am – 2.30 pm 5 days a week including some weekends.
- As a Greenkeeper, your role would be to undertake general course maintenance on a daily basis under the management of the Golf Courses Manager.
- You will also be responsible for:
- The maintenance or the irrigation system and working on projects throughout the year
- Ensuring that the site is well-kept throughout the golfing season. Maintaining the courses to Belfry brand standards
- Undertaking regular strimming and Flymo duties on a regular basis: you’ll be required to operate the relevant machinery in line with Health and Safety standards
- Undertaking general mowing duties on a daily basis once competent including Greens, Tees, Fairways, Rough and Semi-Rough areas to the required standards
- Ensuring fantastic customer service when in contact with guests around the resort
About you:
Our Greenkeeping team is a group of friendly and hardworking individuals with a passion for what they do and an ability to work individually and as a team. We are looking for someone who will fit in with the culture. The ideal candidate will have come from a construction background, but this is not essential.
You will also have:
- An interest in gardening, nature, golf, or landscaping
- A desire to go above and beyond
- A collaborative and inclusive approach
- A passion to create memorable experiences for our guests
- An openness to feedback and learning new things
- Ability to take initiative
- A positive can-do attitude
Belfry Benefits
Learning & Development
We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential.
Wellness
We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.
Showing our appreciation
We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.
Making a difference
We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our community contributions.
Our Values
Working here is more than ‘just a job’: we are a community that values each individual’s contribution and growth, whilst supporting each other’s success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs – Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day – aren't just words; they're the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.
If you're seeking a place where you can contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact – then the Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for you.
