Greenkeeper
Become a keeper of the Hill - where the land came first.
Golf has been played on Cleeve Hill since 1891, high on Cleeve Common: Gloucestershire’s largest common and a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its rare limestone grassland. Sheep graze the fairways, walkers cross on the Cotswold Way, and the views stretch across the Severn Vale. This isn’t a manicured parkland course. It’s natural, open, upland golf - and we’re looking for a Greenkeeper who wants to work with it.
Role - Greenkeeper (full time)
Hours - 40 per week, incl. weekends
Salary - Dependent on experience
Reports to - Head Greenkeeper
Location - Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, GL52 3PW
The role:
- Lead daily course preparation: greens, tees, bunkers, markings and set-up
- Work within SSSI rules alongside Cleeve Common Trust and the graziers
- Keep fertiliser, chemical and water use to a minimum
- Operate and maintain machinery safely and support renovation projects
- Be a courteous face of the Club to Members, visitors and the public
You’ll bring:
- A real interest in ecology, conservation and environmentalsustainability
- Strong practical skills and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
- Confidence talking with Members, the public and partners alike
- Flexibility for early starts, weekends and changeable weather
- Pride in looking after somewhere genuinely special
What makes Cleeve different:
Nature first - Fine, firm, fescue-led turf on thin limestone soils, kept with a light touch.
Shared ground - Sheep, cattle, walkers and riders are part of every day on the Common.
Big weather - At over 300 metres, wind, fog and frost arrive fast.
Plans adapt - Real heritage Over 130 years of golf on a hill with three Scheduled Monuments
Interested?
Send your CV and a short covering letter to Stuart Gillett at [email protected] setting out why Cleeve Hill appeals to you.
