Location
Hampton Court, Surrey

Hours
Early mornings, often in all weather conditions. Weekend and Bank Holiday availability on a rota basis.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Get Golfing CIO is a charity operating a growing network of golf courses across the country, aiming to make golf welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Hampton Court Palace Golf Club, set within the Historic Royal Palaces estate, offers one of the most historic and beautiful golfing environments in the UK. The course is an inland links style, surrounded by ancient trees, open parkland, and a resident herd of deer, with much of the landscape designated as a Natural England Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). As an Assistant Greenkeeper, you will be an integral part of the team maintaining and presenting this special golf course and its landscape to a high standard. You will learn from experienced colleagues, participate in renovation projects including heritage style bunker renovations and a new fairway irrigation system, and help protect this unique environment while delivering a first-class playing experience.

Experience
- Level 2 in Sports Turf Management, or working towards it.
- Experience in golf course maintenance or similar turf/grounds roles is preferred.
- Knowledge of turf care and environmentally responsible practices.

About you
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Passion for golf and the outdoors, with a commitment to high standards.
- Ability to work efficiently and safely, often early mornings and in all weather.
- Weekend and Bank Holiday availability on a rota basis.
- A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities
- Maintain greens, tees, fairways and surrounds including mowing, rolling, watering and daily course setup.
- Cut new holes, move tee markers and keep greens in excellent condition.
- Renovate, rake and maintain bunkers, including heritage style bunker programme.
- Repair damage caused by golfers and wildlife, especially deer and badgers, quickly and to a high standard.
- Care for the wider landscape in line with SSSI and Historic Royal Palaces guidelines.
- Treat and control weeds, pests and disease using sustainable, environmentally responsible methods where permitted.
- Assist with drainage work and apply irrigation as needed, including on the new fairway irrigation system.
- Operate, clean and carry out basic maintenance on machinery and tools safely.
- Support construction and renovation projects across the course and driving range.
- Be friendly and helpful to members and visitors, representing the club professionally.

Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development, including support towards further turf qualifications
- Free golf
- 50% discount on food
- Staff referral programme
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunities to learn and develop within Get Golfing training and external courses provided