Course Manager

Reports to: General Manager

• Take overall responsibility for maintaining and presenting the golf course to the highest standards, reflecting Lamberhurst reputation as a premier parkland course
• Design, implement, and regularly review maintenance programmes to ensure optimal turf health, playability, and visual quality, with meticulous attention to detail
• Lead, mentor, and develop the greenkeeping team, overseeing recruitment, training, motivation, and performance reviews to build a high-performing and accountable workforce
• Manage all course machinery, irrigation, and drainage infrastructure to ensure they are well-maintained and operate efficiently, supporting outstanding course conditions
• Devise and apply sustainable pest, weed, and disease control strategies that balance environmental stewardship with course performance
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager, Management Committee, and other stakeholders to develop and execute the long-term course enhancement strategy in line with the club’s vision
• Offer specialist advice on course condition management, maintenance planning, and capital projects, working alongside architects and the club’s agronomist industry experts to maximise the course’s potential
• Develop and oversee budgets related to course maintenance, equipment, consumables, and staffing, ensuring sound financial management and cost control
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety legislation and environmental policies, maintain all associated records and training requirements
• Maintain clear and effective communication with members, guests, contractors, and club staff, upholding the club’s standards and nurturing positive relationships
• Attend cross functional meetings as well as lead operational meetings and participate in regular reviews to continually improve course standards and team effectiveness
• Ensure the security and safeguarding of all course facilities, machinery, and materials in accordance with club procedures

• Significant management experience as a Course Manager, Head Greenkeeper or Deputy at a well-regarded facility
• Proven ability to share, communicate, and lead a clear vision that inspires and unites a team
• An instinctive and natural leader with high personal standards and the ability to bring the best out of others
• Passionate about course presentation with a track record of delivering high-quality playing surfaces and attention to detail
• Dynamic, driven, and forward-thinking, with the confidence to challenge norms and raise expectations
• Inspirational in leadership style, with high aspirations and the ability to embed a culture of excellence and accountability
• Strong agronomic knowledge, supported by relevant qualifications, Level 3 as a minimum, Level 5 advantageous, in Turf or Sports Turf Management
• A sound understanding of current industry legislation and regulations, including health & safety, employment law, and environmental standards
• Skilled in financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with best practices in turf and leadership
• A confident communicator, written, verbal, and digital, with the ability to build rapport across all levels of the club
• A genuine passion for the game of golf and an appreciation for what today’s golfers expect
• Full and valid UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits: A competitive salary, education support, plus benefits

How to apply: Prepare an up-to-date CV and cover letter addressed to Richard Leeves, General Manager of Lamberhurst Golf Club. Email: [email protected] and clearly articulate your alignment with this role, why you want to be considered for this position at this stage of your career, and why Lamberhurst will be beneficial to you if selected.