Job description
| Job description and person specification | https://activelutonhr.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/8... |
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| Skills required | We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Head Greenkeeper to support the Head Greenkeeper in the day-to-day maintenance and development of our golf course, ensuring high-quality playing conditions year-round. |
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| Job role notes | As part of a not-for-profit leisure trust, our mission is to promote health, wellbeing, and community engagement through outstanding leisure facilities. Our golf course is a valued part of that mission, offering an exceptional sporting experience in a welcoming and sustainable environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the planning, supervision, and implementation of all golf course maintenance activities
• Operate and maintain a wide range of turfcare equipment and machinery
• Ensure high standards of turf presentation and playability across all playing surface
• Train, supervise and support the greenkeeping team
• Monitor and report on course conditions, irrigation needs, and environmental practices
• Help maintain compliance with health and safety procedures and legislative requirements
What We’re Looking For:
• A minimum Level 2 qualification in Sports Turf Management (or equivalent); Level 3 desirable
• Demonstrable experience in greenkeeping, with supervisory or team leadership exposure
• A positive, proactive approach with a keen eye for detail and course presentation
• Full UK driving licence
What We Offer:
• £27,975 per annum
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Heavily discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free Swimming
• Employee Assistance Programme
If you’re passionate about golf course maintenance, committed to high standards, and ready to take the next step in your greenkeeping career, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: Friday 8 August 2025, 11.59 pm
Interviews: W/C 11 August 2025
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. |
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| DBS | The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check |
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| Disability confident employer | Active Luton recognises that safeguarding children, families, adults and its workforce is a shared responsibility and is committed to creating an open and inclusive culture which actively promotes the wellbeing of all.
Although we recognise and acknowledge that children and adults with care and support needs are most at risk, as an organisation we also recognise that it is our responsibility to keep everyone safe and protected from harm.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post, which may include checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the role. If you would like to access this scheme, please make this clear to us when you apply.
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