At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the maintenance and development of a prestigious 27-hole golf course.
- Company: South Herts Golf Club, a top-tier private members' club in North London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, staff membership, and professional development support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity with significant investment in course improvement and infrastructure.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a high-profile golf facility and leave a lasting legacy.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in greenkeeping, leadership skills, and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
South Herts Golf Club is seeking an experienced Course Manager to lead the maintenance, presentation, and long-term development of its 27-hole private members' course. Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the greenkeeping team, manage course improvement projects, and deliver exceptional playing conditions year-round.
Set in a 150-acre estate in Totteridge, just 12 miles from central London, South Herts is a 27-hole complex that combines rich heritage with a clear, funded commitment to continuous course investment and improvement. We are focused on raising course standards, delivering a long-term programme of investment and implementing an ambitious development plan designed to establish South Herts amongst the leading members’ clubs in the region.
This is a career-defining leadership role for a driven, progressive Course Manager who wants to deliver excellence, influence investment and shape the future of a high-profile private members' club.
The role
- Lead the conditioning, presentation and agronomic performance of all 27 holes
- Develop and deliver a 5–10 year course-improvement strategy
- Deliver consistent, high-quality, year-round playing conditions
- Plan and execute capital projects across drainage, irrigation, bunkering and pathways
- Manage budgets, resources and procurement effectively
- Build, develop and motivate a high-performing, accountable team
- Champion sustainable, environmentally responsible practice
- Communicate clearly with members, the Committee and stakeholders
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Greenkeeping / Sports Turf Management
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Course Manager, Head Greenkeeper or Deputy Head Greenkeeper
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates
- Chainsaw certificate(s)
- Proven competence in the operation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems
- Strong working knowledge of fine-turf machinery
- Up-to-date knowledge of workplace and on-course Health & Safety
- A track record of measurable improvement in course quality and presentation
- Demonstrable leadership and people-management ability
- Experience of course construction (tees, bunkers, drainage, pathways)
- Budget and capital project management experience
- Good IT skills and confidence with course-management software
- Commitment to continued professional development
Why South Herts
- A rare opportunity to lead a large 27-hole private member’s facility in a prime North London location
- Significant recent investment in course infrastructure, machinery and long-term course improvement
- A fully supported commitment to ongoing investment across drainage, irrigation, bunkering, pathways and course presentation
- Supportive governance and a clear strategic ambition to raise standards and continually improve the golfing experience
- The opportunity to shape and deliver a long-term course development plan and leave a lasting professional legacy
Package
- Salary: Competitive salary in line with industry recommendations OR salary plus accommodation and commensurate with experience.
- Company pension scheme
- Staff golf membership
- BIGGA membership and support for continued professional development
- Staff meals
- Relocation can be supported
How to apply
To apply, please submit:
- Your CV
- A covering letter setting out your suitability for the role
- A brief statement (maximum one page) describing your approach to course conditioning and long-term development
Send your application to Richard Herring, General Manager: gm@southhertsgolfclub.co.uk.
Closing date: 8th August 2026
Anticipated start: 1st December 2026
Interviews: August, which will include a site visit and short presentation.
South Herts Golf Club is an equal-opportunities employer.
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