Job title: Apprentice Green Keeper
Salary: £23,151.48
Hours: 37
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract
Location: Roundhay Golf Course, Park Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2EJ.
As Apprentice Green Keeper you will thrive on being part of our Golf Teams based at Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate. We strive to improve and maintain good quality playing surfaces and ensure our golf courses offer a consistent challenge and an enjoyable experience. You will become a part of the wider diverse council where you will have prospects to succeed.https://www.leeds.gov.uk/plans-and-strategies/best-city-ambition
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As an Apprentice Green Keeper you will:
- Have an understanding and enthusiasm for golf.
- Be able to undertake training and development activities as required by our learning providers and existing staff.
- Attained a minimum of GCSE Level 4/C in Maths and English.
- Attend Askham Bryan College, York.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Display an ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
About the role
Our Golf Team are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Green Keeper, to be part of a team based at Roundhay Golf Course however you will have the opportunity to work at our other prestigious golf course at Temple Newsam.
The successful candidate will be required to attend Askham Bryan College in York and undertake a Level 2 Green Keeping Apprenticeship over 24 months with 22 one-week blocks spread across the academic calendar. There will also be additional internal training and development opportunities to bolster your learning.
What you will learn:-
- Prepare the golf course for play, in line with the Rules of Golf.
- Maintain wildlife habitats and environmentally sensitive areas within the golf course.
- Support the operation and maintenance of golf course drainage and irrigation systems.
- Health and safety in the workplace.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
Leeds City Council is a compassionate employer who is proud to offer the best employee experience. Our employee benefits aim to look after your health and wellbeing, your workplace, and your finances.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form.
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If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Allan Cooper – Golf Manager. Call 0113 3786002 or email parks@leeds.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Leeds City Council Job Profile
Job Purpose: To participate in the Golf Greenkeeping apprenticeship programme, gaining theoretical and practical experience in support of the Parks and Green Spaces Strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Gain knowledge for preparing golf courses for play using appropriate equipment and machinery.
- Learn about the maintenance and renovation of all turf surfaces including turf treatments.
- Gain experience to maintain and renovate course hazards including drainage and irrigation systems.
- Gain skills and knowledge for establishing turf and plants when maintaining and constructing golf features.
- Gain knowledge and experience when dealing with members of the public and users in an appropriate manner.
- Complete training assignments and maintain a student portfolio and carry out a work-based apprenticeship.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
- Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and appropriate CPD programmes.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
Qualifications
Any individuals who have gained an apprenticeship in greenkeeping or similar, is not eligible to apply. There is a requirement for applicants to have achieved a minimum GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent in Maths and English.
Essential Requirements It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.
- Understanding and enthusiasm for golf.
- Ability to communicate with a wide group of people, individually, in groups and at all appropriate levels.
- Ability to undertake work and learn skills in all weathers.
- Willingness to learn and undertake theoretical learning.
- Ability to learn and benefit from training.
- Ability to deal with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate a reason for wanting to train as an apprentice in Green Keeping.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behavioursand codes of conduct.
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering theBest City Ambitionof Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within theseparameters.
Desirable Requirements It is desirable that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.
- Ability to keep accurate records and produce reports.
- Experience of working on a golf course or within a golf environment.
- A full driving licence to enable independent travel to remote locations.
