Head Greenkeeper

Allerton Manor Golf Club is a stunning venue in the heart of Allerton, South Liverpool. Following an extensive refurbishment, we re-opened our doors last year with a clear mission in mind - providing an accessible and affordable golf offering true to the course’s Pay and Play roots but with the kind of facilities and standards expected at a private members’ golf club.

A program of significant investment was launched across the estate in an effort to bring this vision to reality and we now offer one of the best event and dining options in Liverpool - The Old Stables Restaurant & The Hay Loft Function Suite. We have also put significant investment into our Golf Course, the first phase of works included new championship tees, reshaping of fairways and numerous deep revetted bunkers on 4 holes. Facilities were also upgraded, to include stylish new changing facilities and washrooms. Ideal for everyone from beginners right through to more experienced golfers, those looking for a great away day with friends or clients, or for golfing events across the golf society and corporate markets, the developments at Allerton Manor Golf Club have positioned it as a fantastic golfing location, just 15 minutes from Liverpool City Centre.

We are now recruiting for an experienced greenkeeper to lead the team of greens staff. Candidates need to be dynamic and have the drive and ambition to further improve Allerton Manor Golf Clubs product and deliver the best possible golf experience for the club’s members, 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 management 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: Dependant on experience and skills

Interested applicants should send a covering letter (which includes their salary expectations) and CV, by email to: Marc Smith, Operations Director - marc@allertonmanorgolfclub.com

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