Greenkeeper - Burghley Park Golf Club

Burghley Park Golf Club is situated in the historic parkland surrounding Burghley House and located on the outskirts of Stamford. The club maintains a sustainable native grassland links course, with a high proportion of bent and fescue grasses across greens and fairways.

In recent years, the golf club has undertaken an ambitious and forward-thinking course development programme, ensuring environmentally responsible management and long-term sustainability in line with evolving industry standards.

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Greenkeeper to join our established Greens Team on a permanent, full-time basis.Key Responsibilities:

• Daily course set-up and presentation
• Strimming and general course detailing
• Bunker preparation and maintenance
• Divot repairs and turf management
• Fairway mowing and fine turf maintenance
• Range maintenance and ball collection
• Supporting course renovation and development projects
• General landscaping and maintenance to enhance club facilities

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous greenkeeping experience, including fine turf management
• Experience working with bent and fescue grasses
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 certificates
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices
• High standards of course presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Experience interacting professionally with members and visitors

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in golf course renovation and development (bunkers, drainage, irrigation)
• Chainsaw (CS) certification
• Basic IT skills

Working Hours & Salary:

• 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (including some weekends)
• Salary: £26,000–£27,000 per annum, dependent on experience

If your salary expectations fall outside of the advertised range but you believe you have the skills, experience, and capability, please still feel free to apply. If you don’t yet meet every requirement listed, but believe you have the skills, and potential to succeed in this role, we would still love to hear from you. To Apply:
If you would like to apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@burghley.co.uk by 20 March 2026.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community.