About
Stowmarket Golf Club is a well-established golf club set in the Suffolk countryside near Stowmarket, employing 25+ club staff, including a five-strong greenkeeping team led by our Course Manager, maintaining the course and grounds to a high standard for members and visitors.
Main description
Start a rewarding career in greenkeeping! Join our experienced team at Stowmarket Golf Club as a Greenkeeper Apprentice, gaining hands-on training and a Level 2 qualification while helping maintain our course to a high standard.
What you'll do at work
Working alongside our experienced greenkeeping team, the apprentice will receive hands-on training while completing a Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship, gaining the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified greenkeeper. This role sits within the greenkeeping team, reporting to the Course Manager, and covers the maintenance of the golf course and grounds.
Main duties (following a successful training programme) include:
- Maintaining the golf course to the high standards expected
- Mowing greens, tees and other playing areas
- Raking and maintaining bunkers, including topping up sand and weed control
- Divoting tees and fairways
- Assisting with irrigation issues and general irrigation management
- Moving tee markers and setting up the course for daily play
- Strimming and general vegetation management
- Gardening, planting and landscape improvements
- Maintaining the clubhouse surrounds and car park
- Assisting with drainage projects and construction work
- Supporting machinery maintenance and workshop duties where appropriate
- Working safely, efficiently and collaboratively as part of the greenkeeping team
- Working safely, efficiently and collaboratively as part of the greenkeeping team
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
Training course
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
Training schedule
Golf Greenkeeper Standard
English and maths (if required) Level 2
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: English or Equivalent (grade 9-4 or A-C) and Maths or Equivalent (grade 9-4 or A-C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
In addition to completing your application here, please send an application letter, explaining why would like to be considered, to course@stowmarketgolfclub.co.uk, FAO Matthew Gill.
Future Prospects
The club is looking to employ long-term, with the aim of the apprentice progressing to a full-time, qualified greenkeeper role and developing further within the greenkeeping team.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/11/2026
Salary
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Location
This job is located in Onehouse, Stowmarket, Suffolk
How to Apply
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