Course Manager

Overview

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.

Location: South Herts Golf Club, Links Drive, Totteridge, London, England, N20 8QU

South Herts Golf Club is seeking an exceptional Course Manager to lead and develop one of North London s most prestigious and strategically ambitious golf facilities.

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.

Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Greens Committee, leading a team of experienced greenkeeping staff and a six-figure annual course budget, you will:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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:

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.