Deputy Head Greenkeeper
Company: Lex Leisure
Location: Itchen Abbas
Posted: May 8th, 2026
- Deputising for the Head Greenkeeper in their absence
- Preparation and maintenance of our 18-hole course, practice areas and general amenity areas
- Assisting with leading and motivating a team with clarity and consistency
- Support in coordinating the maintenance of machinery/equipment/irrigation and service contracts
- Joint planning and decision-making on daily operations and long term strategy
- Delivering high-quality playing surfaces across all areas
- Assisting with managing the machine/equipment/buggy fleet to ensure all equipment is correctly maintained and serviced
- Hands‑on involvement in mowing, spraying, irrigation and renovation works
- Coordinating machinery care and safe systems of work
- Help train, develop and motivate staff to continuously develop their technical skills
- Health and Safety management
- Some weekend cover on a rota basis
Enjoys working closely with a Head Greenkeeper and contributing ideas
- Communicates openly, honestly, and constructively
- Leads with calmness, fairness, and pride
- Brings energy, ownership, and a positive influence to the team
- Supports and mentors others
- Thinks ahead, solves problems, and takes initiative
- Has an interest in golf and a good understanding of the needs and wants of the golf consumer, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Sports Turf Maintenance
- Chemical Spraying qualifications are preferred
- Chainsaw qualifications preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of modern greenkeeping machinery
- Knowledge of automated irrigation systems
- Knowledge of all health and safety legislation relating to greenkeeping equipment and also chemical and waste handling
- Portsmouth Golf Course is one of Hampshire's busiest golf venues with an 18-hole course boasting fantastic views over The Solent. We also have a clubhouse which is home to our Bar & Restaurant area. Portsmouth Golf Course is part of Lex Leisure who operate 6 Golf Clubs within the UK., Lex Leisure is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
- Competitive salary DOE
- Generous annual leave
- Complimentary use of all LoyalTee Golf courses
- Employee health cash plan
- Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Company sick pay
- Career progression
- Training and development
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