2 Week Work Placement at Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort in Newport is offering two week work experience placements with their Estates Team.

Celtic Manor Resort is a luxurious 5star hotel and leisure destination located in Newport, set within 2,000 acres of stunning parkland.

Overview

Celtic Manor Resort is renowned for its world-class amenities, including three championship golf 

courses, a luxurious spa, and a variety of dining options. The resort features multiple 

accommodations, including a historic manor house, luxury lodges, and family friendly rooms, 

making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers. It is particularly famous for hosting the 

2010 Ryder Cup, a prestigious golf tournament, and the 2014 NATO summit.

Dates available are: 13 July - 24 July, 27 July - 7 August and 10 August - 21 August.

During your two week placement you will rotate through key operational areas of the Estates department to gain a broad, hands‑on understanding of how the resort environment is maintained and developed. The placement will include time within Gardens, Greenkeeping, Irrigation and Special Projects, and the Estates Workshop, allowing you to observe and support day-to-day activities while working alongside experienced team members. Across all areas, there will be a strong focus on health and safety, teamwork, planning, and the impact Estates operations have on guest experience across the resort.

Gardens

Participants will gain insight into how the gardens and landscaped areas across the resort are maintained to a high standard. Activities may include supporting routine grounds maintenance, carrying out morning checks, assisting with planting, pruning and seasonal tasks, safely using basic horticultural equipment, and understanding how presentation, safety and guest experience influence daily priorities.

Greenkeeping

This rotation will introduce participants to the work involved in preparing and maintaining golf courses to a high standard of play and presentation. Activities may include observing daily course set‑up, assisting with mowing and course maintenance tasks, learning about the impact of weather and play on course condition, understanding machinery used in greenkeeping, and seeing how teams plan work to minimise disruption to golfers while maintaining course quality.

Irrigation and Special Projects

This rotation will introduce participants to the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems and the delivery of special projects across the resort. You will observe irrigation checks and repairs, assist with grounds and woodland tasks, support the use of specialist equipment, and learn how larger projects are planned and delivered safely while minimising disruption to guests and operations.

Estates Workshop

Participants will spend time in the Estates Workshop to understand how plant, machinery and equipment are maintained and repaired to support the wider Estates operation. This may include observing machinery servicing and breakdowns, learning about safe workshop practices, assisting with basic equipment checks, and understanding how workshop teams respond to operational demands across the resort.

Places are limited to 1 person per two week placement.

This is a great opportunity to gain real experience and a reference for your CV.

If you have any questions, contact simon.walters@bitc.org.uk