About the role
North Northants Council are currently recruiting for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to join our Greenkeeping Team at one of our leisure facilities, Priors Hall Golf Course.
What will you be doing?
As Greenkeeper you will be responsible for producing excellent standards and the highest quality of work on an 18-hole public golf course and all surrounding grounds, admired by both club members and pay and play customers.
As Greenkeeper you will be required to undertake general course maintenance on a daily basis under the management of the Head Green keeper to ensure that the course is well kept throughout the golfing season.
About you
Flexibility will be essential, particularly over the summer months and leading up to and during competitions and large society events. The position is full time, 37 hours a week and it is essential you can work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Experience of working at a Golf Course is desirable but not essential, however successful applicants require a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf (Greenkeeping).
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
Attached documents
The following content displays a map of the job's location.
