Salary: Competitive Salary
Contract Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Permanent
The Opportunity - Deputy Head Greenkeeper
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About the role:
JCB Golf & Country Club is a premier golfing destination, renowned for its championship- standard course and exceptional facilities. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations, and we pride ourselves on delivering a world-class experience for members and guests alike.
What does the role involve day to day?
- Assist the Golf Course Manager in planning and implementing the maintenance and upkeep of the golf course.
- Supervise and lead the greenkeeping team, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently to the highest standard.
- Ensure all greenkeeping operations comply with health and safety regulations and environmental best practices.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of projects to continually improve the course.
This will be suited to you if
- Proven experience in a senior greenkeeping role, ideally at championship standard, or high-end facility.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a positive and motivating approach
- Excellent knowledge of turf maintenance techniques, machinery operation, and modern irrigation systems.
- Flexible and proactive, with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and demands.
- Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our resourcing team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.
