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