Greenkeeper in Nottingham

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Greenkeeper to join our exciting site. At ARC we embrace diversity, we develop our people, we care for our visitors, we think about our impact and we are proud of our sport.

Who is Southwell Racecourse and Golf Course?

Set in the town of Southwell near Newark and one of only six all-weather racecourse tracks in the UK, Southwell has its own unique charm and character, making it one of the premier sporting venues in the East Midlands. After previously owning the UK’s only fibresand surface All-Weather track, Southwell switched over to a Tapeta surface as of 2021. With racing on both All-Weather and Turf tracks taking place throughout the year, we are one of the country's busiest racecourses. Not only are we Horseracing at Southwell, we are also home to Southwell Golf Club. The course has two contrasting nine holes. The Front 9 sits within Southwell Racecourse and is characterised by a large number of water hazards. The 7th hole, a 138 yards par 3 with an island green is Southwell's signature hole.

Responsibilities for the successful Greenkeeper include (but are not limited to):

• To prepare and maintain all areas of the golf course and surrounds in accordance with good sports turf management guidelines and the requirements of the company.
• Management of all fine turf areas as required, to ensure that they are in the best possible condition and to the highest standards of presentation at all times.
• Forward planning to include daily, weekly, seasonal and annual tasks. All planning will be recorded along with other relevant data (weather and irrigation) that will allow analysis to identify trends and developments in the course and its conditions providing better information for future decision making.
• To carry out course construction, bunker, tees, greens etc where agreed and as required.
• Presentation of lawns, car park and other clubhouse areas to the highest possible standard.
• Flower beds and hanging baskets maintenance as required.
• To keep all roadways clear of rubbish/dirt.
• To ensure that all the golf course machinery and equipment is used as per the manufacturers' general instructions.

The person we are looking for as a Greenkeeper has:

• Previous experience working in the Golf sector.
• NVQ qualification to L3 in Turf Maintenance/Sports Turf Management, or equivalent/higher an advantage.
• Full clean UK driving license.
• Spray PA1, PA2A & PA6 an advantage.
• Chainsaw qualifications an advantage.
• Strong communication skills able to communicate at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills.

Work Perks of being a Greenkeeper with us at ARC:

• 2 Annual Members passes, giving access to over 1500 racedays.
• Hotel Discounts and Complimentary Golf.
• Annual leave starting at 22 days increasing up to 28 in line with length of service.
• Pension & Group life assurance schemes.
• Healthshield including 24hr GP & EAP.
• And so much more!

We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today!

At ARC, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need any adjustments to take part in the application or interview process, please let us know; we're happy to help. We believe diversity makes us stronger, and we're working hard to create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard.