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Golf Course Manager

Murrayfield Golf Club - Edinburgh - Scotland

Managerial - Greenkeeper

2 May 2025

Golf Course Manager - Murrayfield Golf Club (Senior Management Role)
 
Due to retirement of the current Manager an opportunity has arisen

for what we believe to be one of the best senior greenkeeping roles in

central Scotland.

 
The club seeks an outstanding candidate with exceptional

man-management, agronomy and administrative skills to be our Golf Course

Manager, leading our highly capable greenkeeping team and on-course

operations.

 
 
About the course and club
 
Our course is parkland/heathland in structure, founded in 1896 and

uniquely located just 2 miles from Princes Street in the heart of

Edinburgh. Murrayfield Golf Club is a welcoming and vibrant private

member club enjoying a commanding position overlooking the city.

Currently ‘full’ with a waiting list, the club prides itself on the

golfing and hospitality experience it provides to members, their

families and guests.

 
 
Job Overview
 
As a forward-thinking and highly qualified Course Manager, you will

lead and manage our greenkeeping team. You will have responsibility for

overseeing all aspects of the golf course grounds maintenance and

health & safety as well as important contractual obligations for a

neighbouring nine-hole course. Your expertise will ensure that the

course remains in first-class condition, delivering a safe and enjoyable

experience for golfers of all levels.

 
 
Reports to: General Manager
 
Reporting to you: Head Greenkeeper and greenkeeping team circa 10-11 including you
 
 
Working parameters:

  • Budget circa £200k exc employment costs

  • Health, safety and security – fully responsible

  • Staff and asset management – fully responsible

  • Agronomy and on-course operations– fully responsible

  • Finance: fully responsible with accountabilities

Skills and attributes:

  • Strong team leader. Proven experience managing staff teams, leads

    by example, earns respect, exceptional communication skills. Confident

    in your own man-management ability

  • Highly organised and PC literate

Gleaned from a minimum 4 years in a similar senior

management greenkeeping role you will have a deep knowledge of all

technical and practical greenkeeping duties at both managerial and

course level including but not limited to:

  • Health, safety and security

  • Agronomy, irrigation and on-course operations

  • Mechanical & maintenance

  • Financial & budgeting

  • Project management

  • Policies and procedures

What We Offer:

  • Salary £50k-£55k depending on qualifications, skills and experience

  • Gratuity share payment

  • Private medical insurance

  • Enhanced pension contribution matching scheme

  • Courtesy staff golf membership plus member discounts

  • Ongoing investment in your personal development

  • Relocation can be discussed if applicable

How to apply: Please send a covering letter to manager@murrayfieldgolfclub.co.uk telling us why you are a fit for the role along with an up to date CV by 2nd May 2025.