Course Manager - North downs Golf Cub

Get Golfing CIO is a charity dedicated to improving lives through the game of golf. Its purpose is to create positive social impact by making golf courses and clubhouses welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone. The organisation's vision is for each of its venues to become a vibrant hub at the heart of the communities they serve.

The Course Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance, presentation, and strategic development of the golf course, ensuring it is maintained to the highest standards for members, guests, and visitors. The role involves leading the greenkeeping team, managing course maintenance programmes, and ensuring the course provides an excellent and consistent playing experience throughout the year.

• Team Leadership: Continue to lead and mentor the greenkeeping team, fostering a positive and productive work environment with a focus on personal development, accountability, and pride in the course.
• Course Presentation & Playability: Maintain consistently high standards of turf quality and course conditioning across all areas-greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs.
• Operational Planning: Build and deliver annual agronomy plans, weekly maintenance schedules, and daily task lists in line with Get Golfing's expectations and seasonal needs.
• Machinery & Resources: Ensure all machinery is properly maintained, used efficiently, and that the team is trained in safe operation.
• Budget Management: Work within agreed budgets for materials, labour, and machinery. Identify cost saving opportunities and support long term capital investment planning.
• Health & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring all risk assessments and training records are up to date.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the General Managers and Events team to support tournaments, corporate days, and member events through strategic planning and excellent communication.
• Reporting & Development: Provide clear updates on course condition, staffing, and project progress. Embrace ongoing professional development and contribute to the wider group agronomy discussions.

• Deliver year round consistency in course quality and playability.
• Develop and retain a motivated, skilled greenkeeping team.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in both course infrastructure and team operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with both the membership and fellow site teams.

• Access to shared group resources, training, and best practices.
• Strategic guidance and agronomic support from the Courses Director.
• Peer support and knowledge sharing across the network of Course Managers.
• Investment in course improvements aligned with a long term vision for the site.

Salary dependent on experience

• Pension Plans
• Training & Development
• Free Golf
• 50% discount on food
• Staff referral programme