Deputy Head Greenkeeper

Ideally situated between Cardiff and Newport, with the rolling hills of Monmouthshire behind and views stretching across the Bristol Channel, St. Mellons is a well-established parkland golf course with a proud history dating back to 1936, when it was originally laid out by the renowned architect Harry Colt.

Are you passionate about sports turf, the outdoors, and the environment? St. Mellons Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join us as Deputy Head Greenkeeper.

As Deputy Head Greenkeeper, you will work hand in hand with our Head Greenkeeper to manage daily operations and lead our dedicated greenkeeping team. You will play a crucial role in planning and delivering the course's turf maintenance programme, ensuring the course remains immaculate for our members and visitors. In the Head Greenkeeper's absence, you will take full responsibility for directing the team and managing the estate.

We welcome applications from people of all genders and backgrounds, and are actively working to build a more diverse greenkeeping team. Women remain significantly underrepresented in greenkeeping across Wales and the UK, and we'd love to hear from you.

• Supervision: Organise staff rotas, delegate daily tasks, and support the training and motivation of the team. Deputise for the Head Greenkeeper in their absence, taking full responsibility for the greenkeeping team and course operations.
• Team Leadership: Lead the turf maintenance programme across greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers and surrounds, ensuring work is carried out to a consistently high standard.
• Course Presentation: Supervise daily preparation, cutting schedules, and general maintenance across the course to ensure premier playing conditions.
• Agronomy & Turf Care: Diagnose pests, weeds, or turf diseases and execute appropriate cultural or chemical treatments.
• Project Support: Assist in structural improvement projects including bunker remodelling, tee reconstructions, and drainage implementation.
• Machinery & Systems: Oversee the safe operation, calibration, and routine upkeep of modern turf-care machinery and automated irrigation equipment.
• Health & Safety: Maintain rigid adherence to club safety protocols, risk assessments, and COSHH regulations.

• General: Team player with a strong work ethic, flexible and proactive (can-do) approach, including a willingness to work early mornings, weekends and additional hours as required to deliver “competition”- level course preparation.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Certifications: Hold a valid UK Driving Licence, Valid PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates (or equivalent). Chainsaw certificates are highly advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in greenkeeping (or similar landscaping role) with evidence of supervisory skills.
• Skills: Excellent command of modern turf husbandry techniques, agronomy, and mechanical fleet troubleshooting.
• Attributes: Exceptional eye for detail, demonstrates supervisory skills, use of Greenkeeping management systems and the proactive drive required to keep pace with the bustling demands of a golf club environment.

• Competitive Salary: In line with BIGGA rates (subject to experience and qualifications)
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities via BIGGA.
• Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided, including gender-specific fits.
• Playing rights (subject to Club Rules)
• Social Membership privileges (including associated food and beverage discounts)

In the first instance, applicants are asked to send a covering email/letter and their CV to our Club Secretary:  [email protected]

Closing Date: 30 days from the date of publication

St. Mellons Golf Club (1964) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.