JOB DESCRIPTION

Head Greenkeeper

GRADE / SALARY £36,678 to £39,018 HOURS 45

RESPONSIBLE To Head of Operations (South)

For Senior Greenkeeper / Greenkeepers x 3

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

To ensure the maintenance and upkeep of Poult Wood Golf Course to a high standard in line with the annual operational budgets through strong turf and course management programmes, effective leadership and management of the greenkeeping team and maintenance and upkeep of machinery and equipment.

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 Carry out effective turf and course maintenance through the establishment of annual, monthly, weekly and daily maintenance schedules, minimising disruption to members and visitors on the course.

 Prepare the 18 and 9-hole courses for daily play including marking hazards, ground under repair, penalty zones, setting of tee markers, preparation of bunkers, general green maintenance including temporary greens, maintenance of course furniture and pathways.

 Establish maintenance programmes for ancillary areas of the course including driving range, putting green and car parks.

 Plan and manage the control of weeds, pest and disease and ensure trees and vegetation are monitored and maintained for the safety of users on the course.

 Operate and maintain irrigation systems and maintain the course drainage systems to ensure optimum performance.

 Ensure machinery, tools and equipment are maintained and prepared for use to achieve the desired course standards.

 Maintain adequate supplies of materials and chemicals to ensure course maintenance programmes are delivered.

 Identify opportunities for course improvements and oversee and manage approved projects.

 Supporting grounds maintenance operations at other tmactive sites where required.

 Ensure that all customer interaction is handled professionally and with courtesy, reporting issues or suggestions to the Golf Course Manager / Head of Operations at the earliest opportunity.

JOB DESCRIPTION TMLT – POULTWOOD Page 1 of 3 GREENKEEPER HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Assist the Head of Facilities and Compliance in the development and review of the Trust’s safety systems including risk assessments, COSHH, safe systems of work and safety operating procedures.

 Ensure the safe storage and handling of all materials, tools, equipment and chemicals, making certain that they are maintained in an ordered manner.

 Ensure staff observe safe working practices at all times particularly when handling substances hazardous to health and operating or handling powered equipment and vehicles.

 Management of contractors to ensure safe working practices and customer safety

 Maintain security of the course and related buildings, including maintenance depot and stores.

 Keyholder for the maintenance depot and be part of the out of hours emergency call-out list.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

 Engage and manage greenkeeping staff in line with the Trust’s HR policies and procedures to include the induction of new staff, performance management, leave and sickness management, and following procedures on any disciplinary issues involving members of tmactive staff.

 Identify training and development needs for the greenkeeping team, ensuring certified qualifications are maintained and identifying training required to meet business need, staff development and progression.

 Effective staff deployment and communication to ensure work programmes are met.

 Undertake continuous professional development where appropriate to remain up to date with the current and changing requirements of the role.

 Communicate information on course conditions providing daily updates to the Golf Course Manager and Pro Shop staff so this can be relayed to users.

 Acts in accordance with TMLT’s Equal Opportunities policy treating colleagues and customers with dignity at all times and does not discriminate against, or harass other members of staff or customers, regardless of their status. You should also counteract such practice or behaviour by challenging or reporting it.

 Must commit to, support and work within TMLT’s Safeguarding policies and procedures

BUSINESS & FINANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 Assist the Executive Management Team in the preparation of the annual operational budgets.

 Manage the annual grounds maintenance budget, identifying and justifying reasons for variances.

 Adhere to the Trust’s policy and procedures for purchasing equipment and materials.

 Assist the Head of Operations in managing the Council’s Capital Renewals Schedule.

JOB DESCRIPTION TMLT – POULTWOOD Page 2 of 3 GREENKEEPER  Be an active member of the Golf Course Management Team attending management and golf club liaison meetings and representing tmactive at customer evenings where appropriate

This job description is not intended to exclude any task, which the post holder might reasonably be required to undertake.

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