Head Greenkeeper

Ogbourne Downs Golf Club is an 18 hole member-owned golf club which has been in existence since 1907, located between Swindon and Marlborough, 3 miles from junction 15 of the M4, and is one of the finest Downland Golf Courses in Wiltshire. It’s fast draining, always open and boasts fabulously stunning views. Designed by five time Open Championship winner J.H. Taylor, the holes are set amidst 200 acres of glorious downland terrain which make for a fantastic game of golf.

The Club requires an experienced greenkeeper to lead its team of greens staff. Candidates need to be dynamic and have the drive and ambition to further improve Ogbourne Downs Golf Club’s product and deliver the best possible golf experience for the club’s members, their guests and visitors.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in sports turf management
• A minimum of 5 year’s experience working on a golf course
• Spraying (PA1, PA2, PA6) and Chainsaw Certificate
• A sound knowledge of Health and Safety, Risk and COSHH assessments relating to golf course operations
• A good working knowledge of irrigation systems, including repair and maintenance
• A good working knowledge of ICT
• Be able to prepare, present and monitor budgets effectively
• Maintain machinery to the highest standard and implement effective record keeping
• Ability to plan and execute small scale course improvement projects e.g. bunker reconstruction/renovation, tee reconstruction
• Have the ability to demonstrate and organise progressive golf course maintenance
• Be able to produce a schedule of works to present to the Greens Committee as required
• Be able to manage, motivate and develop fellow team members and demonstrate excellent communication skills in a predominantly hands on role.
• A flexible approach to working hours is essential
• Must be proficient in using modern golf course machinery
• Must be prepared to work outside (in all weather), early starts, and able to work weekends on a rota basis
• Must have a very keen eye for detail

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per year (dependant on experience and skills)

Closing date for applications: 8th November 2017

Interviews: Week commencing 13th November 2017

Interested applicants should send a covering letter (which includes their salary expectations) and CV, by email to: manager@ogbournedowns.co.uk

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