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Greenkeeper

OVERVIEW

Westonbirt School is seeking a dedicated and skilled Greenkeeper to join our Estates Team.
This role holds primary responsibility for the year-round maintenance and presentation of our nine-hole golf course, Club House, and associated outbuildings.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

This is a part-time, all-year-round role with annualised hours of 1,248 per annum/ approx.

24 hours per week, but flexible around the requirements of the Golf Course .

Salary: Up to £30,000 pa FTE dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• 5% employer pension
• Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
• Means tested staff discount in our schools, nurseries and camps
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays pa with the option to purchase an additional 2 weeks
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Discretionary Christmas stand down
• Personal accident at work cover

Responsibilities:

• Maintain greens to a high standard, ensuring they are well-mown, weed-free, and properly contoured, in line with guidance from the Estates Manager.
• Ensure tees are consistently presented with appropriate markers and ropes in place.
• Keep fairways in excellent condition, matching the standards of greens and tees.
• Monitor and maintain the safety and usability of all areas of the golf course, including roughs and overhanging trees.
• Oversee the cleanliness, security, and presentation of all golf course structures and buildings, ensuring they are safe and welcoming for users.
• Support the Grounds Team in preparing and maintaining school sports pitches, particularly during adverse weather or when golf course access is limited.
• Represent Westonbirt School in a professional, approachable, and informed manner.
• Operate and maintain estate equipment responsibly, reporting any issues and performing routine checks including fuel, oil, coolant, and antifreeze levels.

Person Specification:

• A genuine passion for golf and a commitment to maintaining the course and facilities to the highest standards.
• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management or equivalent qualification.
• PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates (desirable).
• Practical knowledge of light mechanical equipment used in golf course maintenance.
• Understanding of the operational and commercial aspects of running a golf course, with the ability to balance maintenance priorities and course availability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining professionalism during interactions with golfers.
• Willingness to work collaboratively within the Grounds Team when required.

Further details found in Candidate Pack, applications should be made via the Wishford Education Application Form, (which is a Word doc download) if you need assistance please email Molly.Rees@wishford.co.uk

Application Form

Candidate Pack

Location

Westonbirt School
Westonbirt
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QG