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Cleeve Hill Golf Club
Cleeve Hill Golf Club has played golf high on Cleeve Common, near Cheltenham, since 1891. The common is Gloucestershire’s largest and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Job Posted- 11 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 20 Nov 2026
Cleeve Hill Golf Club is looking for a Greenkeeper who wants to work with one of the most natural upland courses in the country.
The Role
Golf has been played on Cleeve Hill since 1891, high on Cleeve Common: Gloucestershire’s largest common and a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its rare limestone grassland. Sheep graze the fairways and walkers cross on the Cotswold Way.
Reporting to the Head Greenkeeper, you will work 40 hours a week, including weekends, keeping fine, firm, fescue-led turf with a light touch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily course preparation, including greens, tees, bunkers, markings and set-up
- Work within SSSI rules alongside Cleeve Common Trust and the graziers
- Keep fertiliser, chemical and water use to a minimum
- Operate and maintain machinery safely and support renovation projects
- Be a courteous face of the club to members, visitors and the public
About You
- A real interest in ecology, conservation and environmental sustainability
- Strong practical skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- Confidence talking with members, the public and partners
- Flexibility for early starts, weekends and changeable weather
Key Details
- Location: Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, GL52 3PW
- Contract: Full-time (40 hours per week, including weekends)
- Salary: Dependent on experience
- To apply: send your CV and a short covering letter to Stuart Gillett
- Closing date: 20 November 2026
How to Apply
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