Greenkeeper / Grounds Maintenance

The Northumberland Golf Club

Salary from £27,000 in addition to time ½ on Saturdays & double time on Sundays

Northumberland Golf Club was founded in 1898 and is a leading private members club in the North-East of England. Our 22-hole Colt & Braid course has hosted regional Open Qualifying & numerous England Golf Championships. The club is actively working with world renowned golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert, and one of the UK’s leading agronomists Gordon Irvine. Recent investments in excess of c.£1m include greens drainage, irrigation & bunker re-developments, amongst other enhancements on the course.

We are seeking a greenkeeper / grounds maintenance person to join our expanding team.

You will work under the direction of the Course Manager and support him in the delivery of a championship golf course, renowned for its condition throughout the year.

Your principal responsibilities will include:

1. Course set-up

2. Mowing

3. Course maintenance

4. Machinery maintenance

5. Project work

The person we are looking for will:

1. Be self-motivated and have good inter-personal skills

2. Have the ability to work individually and as part of a team

3. Have good time management

4. Have a positive can-do attitude

Qualifications (ideal but not essential):

· NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance or equivalent

· Chainsaw CS30/31 certification

· PA1, PA2 & PA6 spraying

· Driving licence

Benefits:

· Company pension

· BIGGA membership

· Career development programme

· Lunch provided

· Golf provided at agreed times

· 28 days annual leave

· Uniform provided

This is a full time, average 40-hour pw, permanent position.

We offer excellent training and development opportunities.

The incumbent would be expected to work on a rota basis, including work on weekends and bank holidays.

CVs with a covering letter should be sent to Jordan Gibson, Course Manager, The Northumberland Golf Club, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HT

or emailed to coursemanager@thengc.co.uk

For further details and a full job description please contact Jordan Gibson on by email (above).

Closing date for applications is 31 March 2026.

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

The Northumberland Golf Club

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