Golf Course Manager

An opportunity to lead the greenkeeping operation at an historic Alister Mackenzie-designed golf course.

Walsall Golf Club is seeking an experienced and passionate hands-on Course Manager to lead our team of four greenkeepers and take overall responsibility for the maintenance, presentation and continued development of our 18-hole golf course.

Established as a traditional private members' club, Walsall has approximately 350 members and a strong sense of community. Our course has a significant heritage, having been designed by Dr Alister Mackenzie, and we are looking for someone who will take genuine pride in maintaining and developing it for the future.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Course Manager/ Deputy Head Greenkeeper or Senior Greenkeeper ready to take the next step in their career.

The role

As Course Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day greenkeeping operation, including:

· Leading, managing and developing and working with a team of four greenkeepers

· Planning and managing daily and seasonal course maintenance

· Maintaining greens, tees, fairways, approaches, roughs, bunkers and surrounding areas to a consistently high standard

· Preparing the course for members, competitions and Club events

· Developing effective turf management and maintenance programmes

· Managing irrigation, drainage, nutrition and general turf health

· Planning and overseeing aeration, renovation and other seasonal maintenance

· Managing the safe and effective use of course machinery and equipment

· Arranging servicing and repairs and liaising with external contractors and suppliers

· Managing fertiliser, plant protection products and other course inputs responsibly

· Maintaining appropriate records and ensuring health & safety requirements are met

· Working with Club management on course improvement and development projects

· Preparing and managing the greenkeeping budget within agreed limits

· Advising the Club on machinery, equipment and future course investment

· Maintaining positive relationships with members, Club management, contractors and suppliers

About you

We are looking for someone who combines strong practical greenkeeping skills with the ability to lead, organise and plan as well as being able to be hands on.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in golf-course greenkeeping
• Experience as a Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper, Deputy Head Greenkeeper or experienced Senior Greenkeeper
• Relevant greenkeeping qualifications, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent practical experience
• Strong knowledge of turf management and modern golf-course maintenance
• Experience supervising or leading a greenkeeping team
• Good knowledge of greenkeeping machinery and equipment
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 qualifications, or willingness to obtain them
• Knowledge of irrigation, drainage, nutrition and seasonal turf management
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in course presentation
• Good organisational and communication skills
• The ability to manage people, workloads and resources effectively
• A positive and professional approach to working with members and colleagues

Applications are also welcomed from an experienced Deputy Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper or Senior Greenkeeper looking to progress into their first Head Greenkeeper role.

What we offer

• £40,000 to £ 45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Auto-enrolment pension
• BIGGA membership and support for professional development
• PPE/workwear
• Free parking
• A supportive private members' club environment
• The opportunity to lead the greenkeeping operation at an historic Alister Mackenzie-designed course

Working pattern

The course operates throughout the week, and the role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the Club.

This will include early morning starts and some weekend and bank holiday working, particularly during the playing season and around competitions and Club events. Weekend duties will be managed as part of the overall greenkeeping rota.

How to apply

If you are a deputy course manager or an experienced greenkeeper looking for the opportunity to lead a team, take ownership of a course and contribute to its future development, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Walsall Golf Club.

Closing date: 10th November 2026

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person