Location
Celtic Manor Resort

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays as required

Salary
Negotiable, competitive salary including excellent benefits

About the Role
Are you an experienced Greenkeeper ready to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head Greenkeeper to join our award-winning Estates team at the Celtic Manor Resort. Working alongside the Head Greenkeeper, you will play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most prestigious golf destinations, helping to deliver exceptional playing conditions across our championship golf courses and surrounding landscapes. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills while working within a world-class resort environment that has hosted some of golf's most prestigious events.

In this role, you will support the Head Greenkeeper in the day-to-day management of the golf course, deputise during their absence, and assist with maintenance and development programmes across the golf course and associated areas. You will lead, motivate and support Greenkeeping team members when required, ensure machinery and equipment are used safely and effectively, and operate a range of specialist equipment including mowers, tractors and utility vehicles. Maintaining the highest standards of course presentation and playing conditions is essential, as is working closely with Golf Operations and Estates colleagues to support resort activities.

You will also contribute ideas and initiatives that drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and environmental best practice, and attend team briefings to contribute to departmental objectives and planning.

As one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’ you will receive a host of company benefits such as access to career development training from day one, discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays, discounted leisure membership, free GP virtual appointment service, 24/7 wellbeing helpline, NEST pension scheme, social club, staff appreciation events, and monthly and end-of-year awards.

Experience
At least five years' experience working within a golf course environment with a strong understanding of golf course maintenance practices.

About you
Passionate and knowledgeable Greenkeeping professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional standards and leading by example. Excellent communication and team leadership skills, good IT and organisational skills, a proactive and self-motivated approach with a keen eye for detail. Ability to deputise for the Head Greenkeeper when required. Clean driving licence is essential.

Qualifications
An NVQ qualification (or higher) in Greenkeeping or Golf Course Management is required. Desirable qualifications include pesticide application certificates, first aid training, chainsaw certification, and experience preparing courses for tournaments or grow-ins.