Searles Leisure Resort is a long‑established, family‑run holiday resort located on the beautiful Norfolk coastline in Hunstanton. For over 70 years, Searles has been one of the region’s most trusted destinations for UK seaside breaks, built around a simple motto: “creating happiness for all ages.”

As part of the wider Searles Leisure Group, an independent family business operating for more than 83 years. The resort is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and strong community values. The group also includes Heacham Manor Hotel and Searles Sea Tours, offering the team opportunities to be part of a diverse and growing hospitality and leisure organisation.  

Sites: Searles Golf Club & Heacham Manor Golf Club

Reports to: Head Greenkeeper

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the best golf resorts on the Norfolk coast. As a Greenkeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the golf courses at Searles Golf Club and Heacham Manor Golf Club.

Working part‑time as a valued member of our Greenkeeping Team, you will bring enthusiasm, energy, and pride to your work. We are looking for someone friendly, confident, and professional, who provides a welcoming approach when dealing with team members, golf members, guests, visitors, contractors and suppliers. 

You will contribute to delivering beautifully presented courses that meet the high expectations of our members and guests, ensuring safety, quality, and excellent standards at all times.

Course & Grounds Maintenance

• Day‑to‑day preparation of the golf course and practice facilities
• Mowing, bunker maintenance, turf care, and general course setup
• Driving range maintenance and ball collection
• Cutting grass using pedestrian and ride‑on mowers, strimmers, and other machinery [JD Greenkeeper 2023 | PDF]
• Raking bunkers, repairing pitch marks, marking hazards and GUR
• Supporting seasonal renovation and course improvement projects

Machinery & Equipment

• Safe operation, upkeep, and cleaning of greenkeeping machinery
• Completing essential maintenance checks and maintaining accurate records
• Ensuring all equipment, vehicles, and tools are used safely and correctly 

General Duties

• Maintaining flower beds and grounds around Heacham Manor Hotel
• Ensuring all areas remain attractive, functional, welcoming, and safe
• Maintaining a tidy, organised workspace
• Reporting defects and hazards promptly
• Following all company Health & Safety guidance and compliance requirements
• Participating in training, team meetings, and supporting company standards and values

Experience & Skills

• Experience in greenkeeping or grounds maintenance (desirable)
• Experience using garden machinery, mowers, and equipment
• Ride‑on mower experience (certificate desirable)
• Experience with tractor driving & reversing trailers (desirable) 
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high‑quality work
• Manual handling skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and a positive “can‑do” attitude
• Professional, reliable, organised, and well‑presented
• Confident communicator
• Strong work ethic and good timekeeping

Requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence is essential due to use of company vehicles
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays as required 

24 hours per week (yearly average) , including weekend and bank holiday working hours .

Fixed Term position until 30/09/2026 

Salary: £15,862.08 per annum, pro rata. 

Company Benefits (subject to t&cs)

Discounts & Perks

• Discounts on Food & Beverages at Heacham Manor Hotel and Searles Leisure Resort.
• Seasonal discounts on golf, gym memberships, holiday & hotel accommodation.
• Access to Salary Extras with instant discounts at major retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and travel companies

Use of Facilities

• Free gym access
• Free swimming pool access

And more!

• Free on‑site parking
• Bonus Schemes
• Staff referral rewards
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme

Searles Leisure Resort is a long‑established, family‑run holiday resort located on the beautiful Norfolk coastline in Hunstanton. For over 70 years, Searles has been one of the region’s most trusted destinations for UK seaside breaks, built around a simple motto: “creating happiness for all ages.”

As part of the wider Searles Leisure Group, an independent family business operating for more than 83 years. The resort is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and strong community values. The group also includes Heacham Manor Hotel and Searles Sea Tours, offering the team opportunities to be part of a diverse and growing hospitality and leisure organisation.  

Sites: Searles Golf Club & Heacham Manor Golf Club

Reports to: Head Greenkeeper

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the best golf resorts on the Norfolk coast. As a Greenkeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the golf courses at Searles Golf Club and Heacham Manor Golf Club.

Working part‑time as a valued member of our Greenkeeping Team, you will bring enthusiasm, energy, and pride to your work. We are looking for someone friendly, confident, and professional, who provides a welcoming approach when dealing with team members, golf members, guests, visitors, contractors and suppliers. 

You will contribute to delivering beautifully presented courses that meet the high expectations of our members and guests, ensuring safety, quality, and excellent standards at all times.

Course & Grounds Maintenance

• Day‑to‑day preparation of the golf course and practice facilities
• Mowing, bunker maintenance, turf care, and general course setup
• Driving range maintenance and ball collection
• Cutting grass using pedestrian and ride‑on mowers, strimmers, and other machinery [JD Greenkeeper 2023 | PDF]
• Raking bunkers, repairing pitch marks, marking hazards and GUR
• Supporting seasonal renovation and course improvement projects

Machinery & Equipment

• Safe operation, upkeep, and cleaning of greenkeeping machinery
• Completing essential maintenance checks and maintaining accurate records
• Ensuring all equipment, vehicles, and tools are used safely and correctly 

General Duties

• Maintaining flower beds and grounds around Heacham Manor Hotel
• Ensuring all areas remain attractive, functional, welcoming, and safe
• Maintaining a tidy, organised workspace
• Reporting defects and hazards promptly
• Following all company Health & Safety guidance and compliance requirements
• Participating in training, team meetings, and supporting company standards and values

Experience & Skills

• Experience in greenkeeping or grounds maintenance (desirable)
• Experience using garden machinery, mowers, and equipment
• Ride‑on mower experience (certificate desirable)
• Experience with tractor driving & reversing trailers (desirable) 
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high‑quality work
• Manual handling skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and a positive “can‑do” attitude
• Professional, reliable, organised, and well‑presented
• Confident communicator
• Strong work ethic and good timekeeping

Requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence is essential due to use of company vehicles
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays as required 

24 hours per week (yearly average) , including weekend and bank holiday working hours .

Fixed Term position until 30/09/2026 

Salary: £15,862.08 per annum, pro rata. 

Company Benefits (subject to t&cs)

Discounts & Perks

• Discounts on Food & Beverages at Heacham Manor Hotel and Searles Leisure Resort.
• Seasonal discounts on golf, gym memberships, holiday & hotel accommodation.
• Access to Salary Extras with instant discounts at major retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and travel companies

Use of Facilities

• Free gym access
• Free swimming pool access

And more!

• Free on‑site parking
• Bonus Schemes
• Staff referral rewards
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme