Greenkeeper

THE NORTHUMBERLAND GOLF CLUB - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE - NORTHERN

GREENKEEPER 9 APRIL 2024

Northumberland Golf Club was founded in 1898 and is a leading private members club in the North-East of England. Our 22-hole Colt & Braid course has hosted regional Open Qualifying and numerous England Golf Championships. The club is actively working with world renowned golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert, and one of the UK’s leading agronomists Gordon Irvine. Recent investments in excess of £0.75m include greens drainage and bunker re-developments, amongst other enhancements on the course.

Salary guided by BIGGA recommendations.

We are seeking a greenkeeper to join our expanding greenkeeping team.

You will work under the direction of the Course Manager and support him in the delivery of a championship golf course, renowned for its condition throughout the year.

Your principal responsibilities will include:

• Course set-up
• Mowing
• Course maintenance
• Machinery maintenance
• Project work

The person we are looking for will:

• Be a Level 2 qualified greenkeeper
• Be self-motivated and have good inter-personal skills
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Good time management
• Positive can-do attitude

Qualifications (ideal but not essential):

• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenace or equivalent
• Chainsaw CS30/31 certification
• PA1, PA2 & PA6 spraying
• Driving licence

Benefits:

• Company pension
• BIGGA membership
• Career development programme
• Lunch provided
• Golf provided at agreed times
• 28 days annual leave
• Uniform provided

This is a full time, average 40-hour pw, permanent position.

We offer excellent training and development opportunities.

The incumbent would be expected to work on a rota basis, including work on weekends and bank holidays.

CVs with a covering letter to Jordan Gibson, Course Manager, The Northumberland Golf Club, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HT

or emailed to coursemanager@thengc.co.uk

For further details and a full job description please contact Jordan Gibson on Tel: 07748 337709 or by email (above).

Closing date for applications is 9 April 2024.