Head Greenkeeper

COLCHESTER GOLF CLUB – JOB PROFILE HEAD GREENKEEPER

Introduction to Colchester Golf Club

Colchester Golf Club was founded in 1907 with our beautiful, tree-lined course designed by 5-times Open Champion James Braid, currently ranked 7th best in Essex.

Situated one mile north of the town, CGC's fast-running, well established fairways provide a wonderful test of golf. The parkland course is 6,357 yards long with two par-5s, four par-3s and a par of 70 (73 for ladies). Our subtly contoured greens are acknowledged as some of the very best in the County, and we have recently installed a state-of-the-art irrigation system to keep our tees, greens, aprons and surrounds in fine condition.

This is reflected by the Club hosting numerous prestigious events such as the Essex Open (PGA), the Essex Amateur Championship, the East Anglian Amateur Championship and the prestigious Eastern Region PGA Championship and the Eastern Region Championship Pro-Am.

Our Academy with a 9-hole par 3 course, all-weather driving bays, 300-yard grass-tee driving range and short game area, provides the perfect warm up, practice or beginner golf facility, exclusively for the use of members and their guests.

• Oversee all aspects of golf course management and operations, ensuring the course is presented in excellent condition for members and guests
• Support the Course Chairman with delivery of agreed work programmes, budgetary control and compliance with all H&S requirements related to the operation of the club whilst being an integral part of the Course Committee
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program with support from the Club Manager, Course Committee and Agronomist, including turf management, irrigation and fertilization in line with the Club’s strategic plan
• Manage and lead a team of six greenkeeping staff providing guidance, training and support
• Conduct regular course inspections, identifying and addressing any issues
• Maintain main playing surfaces, such as greens, tees, approaches, surrounds, fairways, rough, and semi-rough, as well as maintenance of bunkers, ponds, woodland and tree areas, pathways and tee banks
• Renovate worn and damaged turf, carry out spraying operations, recognizing turf pests and diseases
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment maintenance and inventory management

• Proven experience in a similar role as a Head Greenkeeper/Course Manager or deputy management role for a minimum of 4 years is required
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Sports Turf Management or a related field is required
• Thorough knowledge of modern greenkeeping equipment, industry changes and practices within fine turf management
• PA1, PA2 and PA6a chemical application license required and chainsaw certificates
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate a team
• A strong work ethic and dedication to golf course management
• Project management and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to use social media platforms to engage members
• Knowledge of and ability to implement Health and Safety processes and legislation

• Competitive renumeration package based on experience and qualifications
• BIGGA membership
• Staff golf privileges
• Support from appointed Agronomist

REPORTS TO: The Club Manager

If your experience matches these requirements and you are passionate about maintaining and improving golf course conditions submit your CV and cover letter to:

Club Manager Julie Ruscoe [email protected]

Applications close:

1^st Stage Interviews w/c 27^th April

Final Stage Interviews w/c 11^th May