British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA)
Course Manager
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Dunstable Downs Golf Club - Bedfordshire - Central England
Managerial - Greenkeeper
20 September 2026
Dunstable Downs Golf Club enjoys an enviable location at the top of the Chiltern Hills, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The course is well known for its wonderful views across the surrounding landscape and benefits from the fine grasses and free-draining soils associated with calcareous grassland. Its chalk subsoil provides exceptional year-round drainage.
We are undertaking an ambitious project to restore many of the site’s original downland features. Alongside this, our woodland management programme aims to manage the woodland actively, control scrub encroachment and enhance the long term value of the landscape.
We recognise our environmental responsibilities and aim to achieve GEO Certified® Sustainable Golf accreditation within the next two years.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Course Manager to lead our greenkeeping operation and help us realise these ambitions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of six qualified greenkeepers, 20 golf holes and the club’s practice facilities.
The successful applicant will have the vision, character and skills required to provide effective leadership and take responsibility for decision-making. They will demonstrate a professional, modern approach to greenkeeping, together with a genuine enthusiasm for enhancing the site’s biodiversity and ecology for the mutual benefit of the environment and the golf course.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Course And Greens Management
- Prepare and manage budgets effectively, ensuring expenditure is appropriately controlled
- Maintain a sound understanding of health and safety requirements and environmental management
- Demonstrate competence in turf disease identification and management
- Take an enthusiastic and proactive approach to ecological management
- Develop and implement an integrated pest-management plan and strategy
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Team Management
- Build and maintain professional relationships with staff, members and suppliers
- Provide excellent team leadership and motivation, supporting the continued development of the greenkeeping team
- Communicate effectively with members, keeping them informed about course conditions, progress and future plans
Attributes and Experience:
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The ideal candidate will be organised, professional and reliable, with a positive and flexible approach to work. They will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, ambition to develop their career within the golf industry and a desire to remain abreast of industry developments and best practice.
Applicants Should Have
- A minimum of five years’ experience in golf-course maintenance and management
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 pesticide application certificates
- An NVQ Level 3 qualification or above
- A flexible and cooperative approach
What You Can Expect
- A competitive salary based on experience
- 28 days’ paid annual leave
- A contributory pension scheme
- Full support for further career development through training and education
- Accommodation may be provided to support relocation if required
To Apply:
Please send your CV, with a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role to: Danny Seal, General Manager, Dunstable Downs Golf Club, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 2NB or E-mail: gm@dunstabledownsgolf.co.uk
Closing Date: 20th September 2026
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