HEAD GREENKEEPER BISHOP AUCKLAND GOLF CLUB
Applications are invited for the position of Head Greenkeeper at Bishop Auckland Golf Club in County Durham. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified, experienced and self-motivated, demonstrating a genuine commitment to presenting our beautiful and challenging course to our members and visitors in the best possible condition throughout the year.
Reporting to our Greens Chair, the successful candidate will have responsibility for and be required to demonstrate those skills necessary to:-
· Organise, lead, motivate and train a team of 4 greenkeepers
· Devise, manage and monitor weekly, monthly and annual maintenance programmes
· Manage and monitor the operational budget, control expenditure and work within that budget
· Source, operate and maintain state of the art machinery and course equipment
· Raise orders and liaise with suppliers
· Organise and maintain the workshop and storage areas
· Devise, manage and monitor necessary course improvement projects
· Conduct basic risk assessments and contingency plans and be able to respond to emergencies
· Manage and improve the drainage and automated irrigation systems
· Maintain as required all necessary records for training, qualifications and Health & Safety
· Attend monthly management meetings and provide a monthly report of course condition, maintenance and budget adherence
· Communicate effectively with staff, club management and members
· Cooperate with outside consultants engaged by the club from time to time
It would be advantageous for candidates to possess NVQ level 3 or equivalent, PA1, 2 and 6 spraying certification and CS 30 and 31 chainsaw certificates.
Starting salary will be between £28,000 and £30,000, depending upon experience, qualification and ability to demonstrate the above skills.
Applications close on 31st January 2017 and interviews will take place during week commencing 6th February, with a view to a permanent appointment from 27th March 2017.
Applications with CV to:-
The Secretary
Bishop Auckland Golf Club
High Plains
Durham Road
Bishop Auckland
Co Durham
DL14 8DL