WLGC Vacancies
Position: Head Greenkeeper
Contract: Full-Time
Salary approx:- Commensurate with Experience
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing date 07 April 2024
Head Greenkeeper
West Linton Golf Club are looking to recruit a Head Greenkeeper to manage our beautiful Championship Golf Course. West Linton lies approximately 12 miles south of Edinburgh with the Course located above the village enjoying stunning views across the Moorland and surrounding Hills. The Club has around 800 golfing and associate members. The bar and restaurant areas have recently been refurbished and there is a sunny south facing patio, popular with members, guests and visitors throughout the summer months. In the winter there is a programme of events and there are private functions throughout the year.
The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to Head up an enthusiastic Agronomy Team, working to achieve consistently high standards in line with our Championship Golf Course Enviroment. This role requires effective leadership skills, a good knowledge of turf management and the ability to successfully manage and develop a dedicated agronomy team.
Candidate Profile:
- Excellent Communication Skills, to effectively liaise with the Administration Team and Club Professional
- Strong and flexible work ethic, with a can do attitude and ambitious approach towards Course Development.
- Strong Knowledge of Agronomy supported by Certification.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar or Deputy role.
- Experience in Operating / Maintaining Golf Course Equipment.
- Experience in Bulk Application of Pesticides supported by Certification.
- Experience in Chainsaw Operations supported by Certification.
To apply send a copy of your CV via email to:
Simon Kinghorn- Club Secretary secretarywlgc@outlook.com
Interviews will commence as soon as suitable candidates are received.
Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted food
- On-site parking
Annualised working hours to include weekend shifts in rotation
Please apply with C.V. to secretarywlgc@outlook.com