Upminster Golf and Bowling Club
Position Vacancy - Head GreenKeeper
Job Description
Following the imminent retirement of the incumbent, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Head Greenkeeper.
Upminster Golf and Bowling Club is a premier facility within Essex with a long history and tradition dating back to its’ foundation in 1928.
Remuneration:
Offered will be a competitive salary commensurate with the experience and skills of the successful applicant.
This is a live-out position and therefore no Club accommodation is offered.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated ‘hands on’ innovator, able to demonstrate a number of years’ experience in a similar role. He/She will possess an enthusiasm to develop new skills whilst currently having a sound knowledge of modern greenkeeping practices and legislation.
Qualifications and experience should include:
- Excellent management, motivation and communication skills
- Working within planned financial budgets
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- PA1, 2 and 6 Spraying certificates
- Relevant IT skills
- CS30 and 31 chainsaw certificates
- Knowledge of modern greenkeeping machinery
- Promotion and implementation of all health and safety legislation relating to green keeping including machinery, chemical and waste handling
- Knowledge of automatic irrigation systems
- Full driving licence
- Competent golfer with a strong knowledge and understanding of the game
The post requires an individual with an understanding of personnel management and the ability to maintain and keep all necessary records up to date and fully compliant with legislation.
The successful candidate will be an articulate communicator overseeing and leading a team of five green staff, will possess excellent team building and organisational skills and a personal desire to maintain the golf course and Bowling Green to the highest standards for members and guests.
The Head Greenkeeper will be responsible for the provision of general weekly update and monthly course condition reports and an on-going maintenance schedule in line with the annual expenditure, upkeep and improvement program.
Reporting to the Secretary Manager, the position of Head Greenkeeper is full time, permanent and based on annualised 40 hours/week with some weekend work. The Club will be looking to the successful candidate to redefine working practises in order to obtain the most efficient use of current resources.
Application Process:
Candidates should apply in writing, detailing your motivation for seeking the
role and relevant experience, together with an up-to-date CV, details of your
current remuneration and referees to The Club Secretary, Upminster Golf Club,
114 Hall Lane, Upminster Essex RM141AU or via email to secretary@upminstergolfclub.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 27th January 2017