Job Type: Employed

Farm Foreman, Burnham Market, Norfolk – Ref RR1532

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, experienced Farm Foreman required for mixed farm located near Burnham Market, Norfolk. This is a mainly arable farm growing, wheat, barley, sugar beet and onions.

There is also a herd of Aberdeen Angus cross beef cattle.

We are looking for a very hands on person who can turn their hands to a variety of tasks which will include:-

Tractor driving with implements
Sprayer operating, so PA1 and PA2 essential
Assisting with harvest – corn carting and grain store work
Working with cattle – including calving
Overseeing the irrigation system
Coordinating the days work as instructed by the Farm Owner

The person:-

Reliable, hard working and a good team player
Experienced with cattle
An experienced tractor driver
An experienced sprayer operator
Happy to accurately follow instructions
Will have good IT skills (Gatekeeper would be a bonus)
Experienced with irrigation systems
Happy to work outside normal hours and share the weekend rota

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references for similar roles. There is a 2 bedroom house available if required.

A truck and phone will also be included.

Tel Rebecca 07771 655879 or Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Keeper / Maintenance Person- Salisbury, Wiltshire- RR1546

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Keeper / Maintenance person required for large, private shooting estate 4 miles west of Stockbridge, on the Hampshire / Wiltshire border. This is a full time position with fantastic accommodation available. Family or dogs welcome too.

Keeper:

The keeper side of the role will involve looking after the estate’s pheasant and partridge shoot providing 28 days a year on the 1,000 acre Hampshire estate. This will take up approximately half of the role. Most of the shoots occur during the week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) except one that takes place on a Saturday.

The person must be happy to drive a gator

Maintenance

The remaining part of the position will be basic maintenance of the estate which consists of a nine bedroom accommodation venue used both for the shoot and for holiday makers. This will include:

Basic plumbing
Mending doors
Dealing with any issues that arise in an appropriate and timely manner

This would suit someone who is happy to turn their hand to most things.

On a very occasional basis, additional help with the estates herd of rare breed beef suckler cows would be great.

If it suited, there could also be a part-time position for a partner for some domestic help to aid the estates housekeeper on “same-day” changeovers.

£24,000 before tips and bonuses. There is a large three bedroom semi-detached cottage with a large garden and a double garage that is available with the position.

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Temporary Housekeeper/Cook – Shetland Island Ref JF1537 UNDER OFFER

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Housekeeper/Cook required to work 6 months from April 2024 maintaining a wonderful manor house on a private Island within the Shetland Isles.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone looking to embrace a unique lifestyle in one of the most breathtaking locations in the far north of Scotland, approx 25 miles from the Island of Lerwick.

The island is owned by a family and there are also other staff in residence, so although this is a very remote location there will be people around (including builders). That said this position would not suit someone who does not like their own company or who likes to have amenities close by.

The Position:-

Keeping the late 19th century “Baronial” House clean and tidy
Cooking all meals for the owner and guests
Making beds for family and guests
Carrying out all laundry and ironing
Ensuring the house is clean, warm and welcoming to all visitors
Helping to develop a menu for the island with input on the food being grown in the gardens and greenhouses.
To be part of a long term project, with the possibility of the role being extended.

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy and energetic
Polite and easy to get along with
Experienced with all aspects of housework within a large country house
Adventurous, fit and active with a love of the great outdoors
Able to fit in with a small team and willing to learn and teach
A good cook who can prepare healthy meals from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients. Someone who can produce delicious vegetarian meals when the guests are in residence.
A car driver
A nature lover who would love the wildlife the island has to offer, such as puffins, seals, Shetland Ponies, sheep etc
Must be happy with their own company.

There is a cottage provided close to the main house and an excellent salary offered to the successful person. Fully checkable references will be required.

A well behaved dog would be welcome.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Country Couple (Groom / Estate Maintenance) Norfolk – REF RR1510

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -

Country Couple (Groom / Estate Maintenance) required for beautiful estate in Norfolk. The position is to support a busy family who have a very smart, fully functioning mini estate and a collection of lovely animals, in particular horses and dogs.

Between them the couple will be required to look after the family’s top level competition horses, paddocks, stables and gardens and keep everything running smoothly throughout the year. There are other full and part time staff members on the estate so the couple must be happy to join a small, very friendly team.

This is a brilliant opportunity that would suit two very experienced people who are hard working, reliable, friendly with excellent communication skills. Both positions are full time and will include evening checks and weekends.

This role would be best suited to those who have worked in this environment previously and know how to run an estate. Experience with horses and dogs is imperative. Those without equine experience will not be considered.

Maintenance person

General maintenance of the grounds and gardens
All year care of grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
General gardening – weeding and cutting back.
Hedge cutting and chopping logs.
Feeding and walking dogs
Vermin Control
Tractor driving
Evenings checks/security as and when required

Groom

Helping on the yard – mucking out, feeding, tack cleaning, riding (if a good rider although can be non riding)
Turning horses in and out of the field
Good understanding of illness/lameness
Evening checks
General errands
Generally mucking in and helping the family as and when required

28 days holiday on and a competitive salary for an experienced couple on offer.

Clean driving licences and fully checkable references essential.

LIVE IN ROLE

Beautiful accommodation included.

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Office Junior, Thetford, Norfolk Ref JF1536 (Final interviews)

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

A rare opportunity for an Office Junior to join this small established team within an amazing luxury dog hotel/spa business located near Thetford, Norfolk. The will be a newly refurbished office for the staff to move in to in the New Year, so a lovely time to join them.

There is scope for progression after a year. This role may also suit a Business Administrative Apprentice.

The office Junior role will be:

Monday to Friday 30-35 hours per week
General office duties including filing, data recording etc
Assisting the Office Manager
Arranging taxi routes around London for pick ups
Liaising with/booking taxi drivers
Using IT with confidence – word, spreadsheets, excel and diary management
Liaising with vets, suppliers, groomers
Assisting with marketing and social media marketing
Arranging grooming schedules and booking the groomer
Ordering dog food, supplies and office stationary
Some basic book-keeping

The person:

Reliable, punctual and organised
Polite, friendly with good communication skills
Able to use a variety of computer programmes including word and excel.
Having IT skills for photo montages and basic social media marketing
Will be comfortable around and will enjoy dogs as they are around the office, and the subject of most client interactions!
Ambitious to learn and progress in an office career
Car driver
Non smoker

A good salary will be offered according to experience.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Estate Worker, Newmarket, Suffolk Ref JF1535

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Estate Worker required for beautiful 1000 acre Estate located between Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds.

The Estate is managed in a very environmentally friendly way with established rewilding areas throughout.

There are rare breed cattle, sheep and pigs on site too, so animal husbandry experience would be an advantage.

The Position:-

Tractor and implement use to maintain fields
General grass cutting using large ride on mower
Strimming, hedge cutting, ditch clearing etc
Working in the vineyard and winery
Animal care-Pigs, Cattle and sheep
Maintenance of parkland and woodland areas
Assisting with fencing
Assisting the Garden team when required
Monday to Friday with weekends on a rota basis-the team all pull together at busy times.

The Person:-

Reliable, friendly with an excellent work ethic
A team player who is happy to follow instructions
Polite and easy to get along with
Knowledgeable with rewilding and environmentally farming practice
A tractor driver with field maintenance experience
Able to care for rare breed cattle, sheep, pigs etc
Will have ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutter, chain saw experience and certificates would be preferred.
A car driver with own transport
Happy to work weekends as and when required.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references. The salary will be based on experience.

Accommodation on site could be available.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Live In Houseperson, Norfolk – Ref RR1533

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

An exciting opportunity for a Live in Houseperson has become available at one of East Anglia’s finest Estates located on the beautiful Norfolk coast at Wells-next-the-Sea.

The Estate has 25000 acres and comprises, beautiful beaches, woodland and parkland. They also have an inn, cafes, car parks, holiday park and activities such as concerts and events.

The position is only available due to the current Houseperson being promoted within the Estate.

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy person to join the facilities and security team in this wonderful stately home. The role of Houseperson, which is very hands on, is to assist with safety and security of the Hall. Someone who can provide the best possible levels of customer service to both the family and visitors reacting in a prompt and friendly way.

The ability to turn a practical hand to all manner of maintenance jobs whilst keeping on top of mandatory tasks to keep the building running smoothly for visitors, family and staff.

There is a one bedroom apartment available within the Hall best suited to one person.

The Position:-

Part of the team providing Security and Safety
Making sure the Hall is always well presented and maintained to the highest standards
Responding to family requests-such as moving luggage, fire laying, dog care, furniture moving, carrying out tasks and repairs upon request.
Opening and closing the doors when required and keeping exit routes clear.
Assist with events being held at the Hall, weddings, filming, and VIP visitors to the Estate.
Any other duties required within the Estate
5 day week which include 1 weekend day, weekends off on rota basis
Assisting with deliveries of equipment, stock, materials, or large parcels and to ensure their delivery to the correct person or area.
Assisting with maintenance and upkeep of vehicles

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy and always able to work with the upmost discretion and sensitivity
A friendly, easy to get along with team player
Well presented and polite
Will have a good working knowledge of fire and security alarms
During the winter period will be happy to assist around the Estate with decorating, repairs and replacements.
A car driver
A non smoker
Able to keep accurate records
Full up to speed with IT

There will be a good annual salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Rebecca 07771 655979 or Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Office/ Accounts Manager – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Ref JF1531

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full or Part Time experienced Office/ Accounts Manager required for family farm/equestrian business located approx. 5 miles south of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

An excellent above market salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references from similar positions they have held.

We are looking for someone who can work either part time for 3/4 days a week or full time 5 days per week Monday – Friday. This is a varied position requiring someone to help manage the farm office as well as running the Accounts for the family’s businesses.

The Position:-

Being the first point of contact for visitors to the farm
All Bookkeeping-VAT return, Payroll, Invoicing, Bank reconciliation , end of year preparation for accountants.
Accurate record keeping using Sage or a similar system
Dealing with emails, calls etc and directing to the correct person
Organising and prioritising workload
Liaising with other staff members, suppliers, tradesmen and the Management

The Person :-

At least 5 years plus experience working as an Office/ Accounts Manager
Reliable, punctual, organised with an excellent work ethic
A good team player with an easy to get along with personality
Will have excellent communication skills – written, by phone and face to face
Able to deal with emails, phone calls and visitors
Polite, well presented with a good command of the English language
Will have excellent IT skills, including SAGE or an equivalent system
Able to carry out bookkeeping duties-invoicing, bank reconciliation ,preparing books for end of year, VAT return and Payroll

Please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or call Sophie 07889 849175 or Jackie 07979 501997

Shepherd/Farm Worker, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire – REF JF1530 (Under Offer)

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Shepherd/General Farm Worker required for private, country estate located approx. 5 miles south of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

The ideal person will be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months and be able to manage a 300 strong flock of sheep, which will include all the associated duties. Someone with a working sheepdog would be an advantage but not a dealbreaker.

Other duties around the farm and equestrian facility will be required and these will include:-

Tree work
Fencing
General field work

There is a 3 bedroom house available to the successful person, so a partner / family would be welcome.

A couple would be considered where the partner can work as either a stud groom (on a small, private, thoroughbred stud), or as a gardener or to run the farm office/bookkeeping.

Start date will be January/February 2024.

A generous salary will be offered to the successful person(people) who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / Sophie 07889 849175 – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Rider / Groom – Bury St Edmunds- REF RR1526

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

We are looking for an experienced Rider / Groom to help a lovely family with their children’s ponies/horses. Their current groom is leaving after 4 fantastic years. The family are hoping someone can help them 12-15 hours a week over 3 days, doing roughly 3-4 hours each day.

Times and days can be flexible. More hours available if the person requires – working for friends / neighbours of the family.

Accommodation available if needed.

The successful person must be light enough to ride a 14 hand pony. The family have 4 horses in total that all do Pony Club/Eventing/Hunting/Show Jumping and Dressage.

The position will include:

Grooming
Mucking out
Turning horses out and bringing in
Rugging up
Keeping the yard looking tidy
Hacking and general fitness work
Canter work
Flatwork
Ride and lead
Preparing horses for shows
Clipping, plaiting, pulling manes (this is not essential but would be a real advantage)

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Couple, Buckinghamshire -Ref JF1524

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Couple required to manage the gardens and housekeeping of this beautiful country house overlooking the Chiltern Hills, located between Marlow and Henley on Thames.

We are looking for a couple with previous private household experience who take a pride in their work and have a keen eye for detail.

The house has 8 bedrooms and has been completely refurbished therefore providing a really lovely working environment.

The gardens are approx 8.5 acres and have been created by a well known garden designer. They include formal lawns, formal borders, rose garden, cutting garden, vegetable area, topiary, trees, terraces and leisure areas.

The Head Gardener position will include:-

All lawn care to a high standard using large garden machinery-ride on mower, strimmer etc
Care and maintenance of the formal borders
New planting to compliment current landscaping
Pruning, weeding, mulching, cutting back, etc
Topiary
Spraying – mostly organically however some areas are chemically treated.
Greenhouse management
General tidying of garden areas, driveway and paths.

The Housekeeper position will include:-

All housework to a high standard
Laundry and ironing, linen changing and bed making
Deep cleans on a regular basis
Thorough bathroom and kitchen cleans
Wardrobe management with specialist fabric care
Animal care on occasions
Help with entertaining on occasions

The People:-

Reliable and completely trustworthy
Polite and well presented
Friendly and good to have around
RHS qualifications for the gardener
Car drivers
Non smokers
Fully referenced.

There is a 3 bedroom house available on the Estate with 2 bathrooms, lovely kitchen, garden and great views.

A generous salary will be offered to the successful couple.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / inf0@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Head Gardener, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire REF JF1523

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Head Gardener required for private country estate located between Marlow and Henley on Thames , Buckinghamshire. The property and gardens overlook the stunning Chiltern Hills, so this is a fabulous location to live and work.

We are looking for a skilled gardener with RHS qualifications to manage this beautiful, established 8 acre ornamental garden designed by Jinny Blom.

The garden comprises several areas, all of which require high standard maintenance to keep them looking exceptional at all times. This is a full time position and accommodation is available on site (3 bedroom cottage).

This would suit someone with passion and a genuine love of using their horticultural skills. The owner adores their garden and is looking for a gardener who takes pride in their work with an enthusiastic approach.

As much as possible the garden is managed organically, so a gardener with an environmentally friendly approach would be preferred.

The Position:

Formal lawn care, using large garden machinery including ride on mower, strimmer etc
Formal border care- weeding, pruning, cutting back, spraying, restocking etc
Cutting garden- ensuring flowers available for the house
Greenhouse management
Vegetable growing- providing produce for the house
General tidying around the property – terraces, pathways and leisure areas
Topiary
Spraying – mostly organically but some areas still chemically treated

The person:

Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
Friendly and good to have around
Happy to follow instructions but also able to work using their own initiative
RHS qualified, with excellent horticultural skills
Will be able to manage a small team but be very much hands on
Experienced with using garden machinery.
Experienced with topiary.
Will have a keen eye for detail and have the ability to keep the garden in immaculate order
Will understand the seasons and know what and when things need doing
Will have spray certificates PA1 and PA6
Car driver

A generous salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

A partner employed elsewhere would be welcome.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Buildings Manager, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Ref JF1521

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Building Manager required for large private Estate located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

The Estate has just over 8500 acres and the successful person will be responsible for managing the building and maintenance team, who maintain over 130 residential properties, 51 commercial units and 52 miscellaneous lets.

This is a full time role and the hours will be 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday with an earlier finish Friday at 16.00. The role will require some flexibility around working commitments during out of hours or weekend on call working to support tenants.

The Position:-

To manage the building and maintenance team, ensuring all properties are maintained to a high standard.
To motivate the team, creating equitable working environments and diverse teams.
To carry out duties to meet Health and Safety regulations and Employment practices.
To maintain a critical but constructive relationship with the Farms Manager and Property Manager.
To work with external consultants being confident around discussions around future plans.
To prepare the Annual Property Maintenance Budget and assist with the preparation of the farming budget.
To check invoices/expenses against schedules under direction of the Property Manager.
To be confident dealing with crisis situations relating to properties and dealing with.
To coach and mentor team members. To supervise to check standard of work.
To be hands on with all trades required-plumbing and heating.
To have other trade skills – general building works etc

The person:-

Reliable, enthusiastic and a good team leader with at 5 years of people management experience.
Polite with excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Able to use technology confidently and understand project management.
Will have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Will be self motivated and able to adapt quickly to a highly pressurised environment.
A car driver with full UK licence
Will have a good knowledge of trades.
Will offer integrity, honesty and value driven.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175

PA(Projects)-Maternity Cover, West London Ref JF1520

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Personal Assistant required for private family office located in West London. This is a temporary contract to cover the current PA’s maternity leave. The position is planned to commence towards the end of January 2024 and will be for a period of one year.

Monday to Friday – 9am to 5.30pm. Flexibility to work extra hours if required.

The Personal Assistant will be responsible for providing comprehensive, administrative, and secretarial support to the team making sure that all aspects of the principals’ arrangements are efficiently handled.

The Personal Assistant will be part of a team of 3 PA’s, all who report to the Team Manager.

The Position will involve:-

Making sure meetings are arranged and the necessary paperwork is carried out.
Welcoming visitors and escorting them as appropriate.
Assisting with internal and external enquiries and drafting the appropriate correspondence in response.
Arranging private events such as parties and other celebrations.
Arranging Christmas and Easter projects as instructed by the principals.
Arranging the Principals’ family travel.
Sourcing gifts, collecting and running errands and gift wrapping.

The Person:-

Will have previously worked within a private household as a PA or Private Secretary to UHNW individual(s).
Will be able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.
Will have a professional verbal and written communication style, with the ability to liaise easily with a wide range of individuals including very senior.
Must be happy to follow instructions and work within set perimeters.
Reliable, punctual with a great work ethic and completely trustworthy.
A good team player and easy to get along with.
Will be polite, well presented with a good command of the English language.
Will have excellent IT skills, and the ability to take dictation on to screen and have accurate typing.
Able to remain calm, work under pressure and display a flexible proactive approach to last minute change.
Will be able to always maintain confidentiality and work with utmost tact and discretion.
Must be happy to travel to other locations within the UK on average 1-2 times a month.

An attractive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Rebecca 07771 655879

Full Time Housesitter, Suffolk Ref JF1517

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time House Sitter / Dog Walker / Horse Care Provider required by three branches of the same family to cover holidays, weekends away, days out etc.

The family have homes in the following areas – Laxfield, Monks Eleigh and Braintree, therefore we are looking for someone who is located in the Bildeston, Hadleigh or nearby area.

A car driver with own transport is a must as the house sitter will be required to visit and stay in the houses on occasions throughout the year. Travel expenses will be paid.

This is an employed position and will include 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Although this is a paid position there will be periods of house sitting or other work interspersed with days where no work is required.

House sitting will entail, amongst the usual things, care and occasional mucking out of 2 ponies, care of cats and chickens as well as dogs. Animal lover essential!

All the houses have cleaners so no housework is required during the stays other than keeping the house tidy.

The role will include weekend house sitting on occasions, but plenty of notice will be given.

For further information please call Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

House Manager, North Norfolk- Ref RR1513

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, experienced House Manager required for private household located in the beautiful North Norfolk countryside.

The successful person will be responsible for overseeing the general operations and smooth running of the home.

Excellent communication skills essential and the ability to read the family’s requirements in advance. There is an established housekeeping team with whom the House Manager will share the duties in the house.

Regular liaising with the Principal’s PA will be required.

Responsibilities include:

Ensure that the household is always represented to the highest standard, providing a warm welcome for the family and all other visitors.
Working as the right hand to the Principals.
Managing household calendars.
Handling household bills and general admin duties.
Arranging parcel collection and couriers.
Overseeing a general household budget.
Recruitment and supervision of other household staff (such as cleaners, household assistants, external contractors etc).
Occasional child and pet sitting, walking dogs etc.

Hospitality:

Liaising with other staff members (Events Manager, Business PA) on private (and occasional public) event planning.
Provision of visitor refreshments, returning house to order after visits.
Occasional cooking of simple meals for the family.
Ensuring the tables are properly protected, along with the glass, silver, candlesticks and linen.
Arranging the necessary help to move furniture safely when required for events, redecoration, or repair.

Maintenance:

Inspecting the house regularly for leaks, pests, faulty light bulbs, taps etc.
Minor maintenance jobs such as watering the tubs and pots around the house and grounds
At the Principals, request overseeing the visits of some contractors, trades people etc keeping a list of visits and timings.

Security, Health and Safety:

Overseeing day to day security and presentation of the house including opening and closing for the day.
Liaising with Office Manager to make sure that compliance matters are adhered to, including health and safety checks, fire extinguisher servicing etc
Scheduling routine maintenance and repair work with property maintenance manager.
Maintain security when Principals are away by staying overnight in the house when possible.

A driver with a clean licence is essential and the ability to drive both manual and automatic cars as school runs will be required on a rota basis.

The successful person must like children and dogs and be friendly, with a good work ethic. An understanding of the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality is a great importance.

A generous salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Please contact Rebecca for further information on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Garden Maintenance Operative – Framlingham, Suffolk – Ref JF1509

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time Garden Maintenance Operative required for thriving, family Landscaping and Construction business with over 25 years experience. Located in Dennington, approx 3 miles from Framlingham and 14 miles from Woodbridge.

This is an wonderful opportunity for an experienced operative to join a successful business on a full time employed basis. The successful candidate must have experience in horticulture and landscaping.

The position will require:

Travel to and from the yard based near Framlingham to various gardens to maintain them
Weeding, grass and hedge cutting, maintaining borders and any gardening duties required
Using large garden machinery as and when required
Working as part of a team

The ideal person will have:

Previous experience in horticulture and landscaping
Be hardworking, polite, reliable and punctual
Have a current UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Be a good communicator and team player

For more information please contact info@ruralrecruitment or call Sophie on 07889 849175.

Home Groom, Brentwood, Essex Ref JF1505

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Home Groom required for international show jumping yard located close to Brentwood, Essex. There is accommodation available if required.

We are looking for someone to join this established team who provide first class care for the lovely competition horses. The successful person must be an excellent team player and be friendly and easy to get along with. Someone reliable, hard working and organised is a must.

The ideal person will have previously worked on a competition yard and be happy and competent handling fit horses on the ground, leading, lunging, grooming, clipping, trimming, bandaging etc.

A lorry driver would be great but not a dealbreaker.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Travelling Groom, Brentwood, Essex REF JF1504

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Groom required to travel with show jumpers nationally and internationally.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who has the required experience with competition horses and can provide first class care at home and abroad. The rider and horses compete at a high level and require the travelling groom to understand the demands of working away from home.

Must be able to turn horses out to the highest standard-clipping, trimming etc and be able to groom at events sometimes at a fast pace. The ideal person will be reliable, organised, committed and an excellent team player. Someone who is friendly and easy to get along with essential. Must be confident and competent handling fit horses on the ground- lunging, tacking up, studding up etc. The ability to prepare the horses for travel essential (bandaging etc) and to assist with loading the lorry.

There is accommodation available in Brentwood when based on the yard at home. Other grooms employed so this is not an isolated position.

A good salary will be offered for the right person.

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Nanny- Hempstead, Norfolk- REF RR1498

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Lovely, experienced Nanny required for a wonderful family of 4 in Hempstead who have two little children aged 2 and 10 months.

Hours:

35-38 hours a week (approximately 8.5-9.5 hours a day) Monday- Thursday. The family have a guest en-suite bedroom in the main house which the Nanny could stay in from Monday-Thursday if accommodation is required. Occasional babysitting included in hours.

Both parents work although Mum works part time and likes to help with the children where she can. This would therefore suit someone who enjoys this set up as they will not always have sole charge.

The role will include:

Organising activities such as visiting the Zoo, attending weekly swimming classes, playdates, creating outdoor and indoor fun/games.
Sole charge of the children a lot of the time
Naps
Preparing children’s food, batch cooking and baking
Bottle feeding
Changing nappies
Helping with potty training
Tidying up after the children
Light housekeeping, laundry
Potentially going on holiday with the family

The family are looking for a kind, caring, positive and fun Nanny to slot in and become a member of their team. This would suit someone who has a genuine love for children and is looking for a long term, permanent role.

Car driver essential and clean driving licence. Use of the family car for outings and nursery run.

DBS check and excellent working references essential.

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Gardener/Groundsperson, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire REF JF 1497

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Gardener/Groundsperson required for large private Estate located approx 4 miles North of Huntingdon.

We are looking for an experienced person who can work Monday to Friday – 07.30 am to 16.30 pm with an earlier finish on Friday.

This position requires the Gardener/Groundsperson to travel to various sites owned by the Estate rather than being based in one location. Tending several gardens rather than just the main Estate gardens.

The Position:-

To take full responsibility for all the trees, and hedges, grass and weeding maintenance on sites owned by the Estate. Including flower bed maintenance with an interest in plant varieties.
To ensure all gates, fencing and signage are well maintained and clean around the site.
To be responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and maintenance of all external areas.
To report any issues to the line manager, or subsequent departments for any repairs or maintenance.
To take the lawn mower to the various sites by trailer/truck.
To assist when required with setting up and management of Estate run events.
To ensure you are fully trained and can operate within all Health and Safety guidelines.

The Person:-

A good team player who can also work using their own initiative
Someone with previous experience in a similar role
Able to maintain each of the sites owned by the Estate-formal garden areas, including walk tracks, hedge trimming, and general garden duties
Happy to carry out a variety of tasks, with no 2 days being the same, so plenty of variety.
Able to manage the high standards required by the Estate
Confident and competent with all large machinery use
Will have a good knowledge of plants and their care
Will be a car driver with a clean licence
The position can involve heavy work at times, so the successful person must be physically fit.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

23 days paid holiday , a stakeholder pension scheme and training when required will be included.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Groundsperson /Maintenance , West Norfolk – Ref JF 1498

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Grounds Person/Assistant

Experienced person required for private house set in 5 acres of grounds in West Norfolk.

We are looking for a well presented, polite, and conscientious person with good knowledge of garden machinery and basic house maintenance skills, who can assist with the running of the property.

This person will be a non-smoker, in good health, able to communicate effectively and work on their own initiative.

Duties will include.

General grounds maintenance such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting. Use of a garden tractor with attachments.

(All equipment provided, and training given where necessary).

All aspects of plant care and tidiness of planted areas.

Cleaning and basic maintenance of vehicles along with driving duties.

Handling post and deliveries.

Security of premises.

Liaising with visiting trades people.

Household duties include fire cleaning, window cleaning, replacing lightbulbs, minor plumbing and electrical issues.

Assisting other household staff where necessary.

The ideal applicant

Full Driving Licence – essential

Non-Smoker – essential

Knowledge of plants and Shrubs – important

Chain Saw training – an advantage.

Strimmer training – an advantage

Ladder training – an advantage

First Aid Certificate – an advantage

Hours

Basic Hours 8.30-5.00 Mon – Fri

Occasional weekend work and additional hours may be required.

Keyholder responsibilities

Good salary offered as well as Nest Pension and 28 days holiday ( inc Bank Holidays)

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Office Manager & Client Liaison Ref JF 1496

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Office Manager required to help run the central office of this exclusive hotel chain, offering fabulous holidays for dogs. This would also involve liaising with clients and helping to expand the business.

We are looking for a new person to join the small established team increasing the number of full time employees to 3 with the help of a part time employee too. This is a really friendly office and would suit someone like minded, who does not mind a dog resting on their feet on occasions.

The Position:-

Monday to Friday 30-35 hours per week
Liaising with clients, vets and suppliers
General office duties which will include filing, data recording etc
Booking dogs into the hotel
Arranging taxi routes around London for pick ups
Liaising with/booking taxi drivers
Using IT with confidence-word, spreadsheets, excel and diary management
Basic bookkeeping
Assisting with marketing and social media marketing
Arranging grooming schedules and booking the groomer
Ordering dog food, supplies and stationary

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and very organised
Polite, friendly with excellent communication skills both face to face and over the phone
Able to use a variety of computer programmes including word and excel. The office uses Asana, so familiarisation with that, or an interest in learning it, would be appreciated.
Having IT skills for photo montages and basic social media marketing
Experienced with basic bookkeeping, preferably Quickbooks
Will be genuinely comfortable around and enjoy dogs as they are in and around the office, and the subject of most client interactions!
Within half and hour of the office
Car driver and non smoker

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

General Farm Worker (Potatoes)- Wymondham, Norfolk- REF RR1494

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time, experienced potato operator required for family run farm near Wymondham, Norfolk.

The person must be an experienced farm worker who is familiar with irrigation and de-stoning in particular.

This is a full time, permanent position.

Accommodation available on site if required.

Excellent working references essential.

For more information about this role, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Full Time, Assistant Housekeeper, Harpley, Norfolk – Ref JF 1491

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, Assistant Housekeeper required for large, private, country house located in a very rural location North of Kings Lynn.

The successful person will support the Housekeeper to deliver all housekeeping duties in this lovely property to a very high standard.

The ideal person will have previously worked within a private household and understand the demands of working around a busy family. A polite, well presented, integral person who works well within a small team is essential.

The hours will normally be 40 per week. Help on the occasional evening and weekend would be great but is not a deal breaker.

Core hours: 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday-Friday although some flexibility with start and finish times on offer.

The Position :-

All housekeeping duties to a high standard
Performing deep cleaning when the family are not in residence
Preparing the house for the family and any guests
Supporting with the preparation and serving of meals
Making up beds, changing and ironing linen, presenting beds to a high standard
Washing and cleaning crockery, silverware and glassware
Being comfortable around dogs and caring for them as required
Being comfortable around children
Carrying out any other duties that may be required for the smooth running of the house

The Person:-

Previous experience within a similar role would be preferred
Calm, friendly and approachable
Discreet, reliable and honest with the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times
Able to work in an efficient, tidy and careful manner with a high level of attention to detail.
Will have excellent communication skills
Will be organised and able to prioritise
Self-motivated and able to work on their own as well as part of a team, taking direction from the Housekeeper
Flexible, mature and pro-active
Able to remain calm when working under pressure and to deadlines
Positive, pragmatic and professional at all times
Committed to maintaining and providing the highest standards of service and care
Car driver
Non smoker

Fully checkable references will be requested and an up to date DBS check.

To apply, please call Jackie 07979 501997 or Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Grain Store Person – Bury St Edmunds/ Suffolk – Ref SP1492

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Grain Store Person required for a large farming business located between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds in the village of Ingham.

This is a full time position, Monday – Friday 7am – 6pm and Saturday’s 7am – 1pm, with occasional Sunday’s during busy periods. Overtime pay will be offered for anything over an 8 hour day, Saturday’s and Sunday’s.

The basic salary will be £10.50+ overtime at time and a half

Sundays and Bank Holidays will be Double Time

The ideal person will:

Have experience in loading lorries
Have previous experience of sampling grain
Able to look after all paperwork and keep accurate records
Be IT literate and happy managing computer inputs and store details
Able to drive loading shovels and tractors
Be able to keep the grain store safe and tidy as required

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hard working and who can be flexible to pick up extra work over the weekends and in busy periods.

For more information please contact info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or speak to Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Sophie on 07889 849175

Part Time Housekeeper/ Nanny – Great Cressingham, Norfolk- REF RR1491

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part-time (15-20 hours per week), live out, experienced Nanny/ Housekeeper required for a lovely family based near Swaffham, Norfolk.

We are looking for an excellent and experienced person in both nannying and housekeeping to help run this busy household and look after their 4 year old boy. It is an afternoon role (3-6pm, Monday – Friday), to work alongside the morning housekeeper, with some additional work at weekends and flexibility to stay overnight when the parents are away (usually once every fortnight). There are additional hours available should the candidate be open to helping with the busy holiday let business. The successful person must be energetic and proactive and be willing to muck-in with any errands as required. They must also be kind and reliable with a genuine love of children, housekeeping and animals as the family have dogs.

Hours:

The core hours will be 3-6/6.30pm Monday – Friday with around 5 hours added most weeks as mutually agreed, and there is scope for these to increase significantly over time. Some flexibility is important, in case some hours are needed for babysitting or weekend work, and the occasional overnight stay if the parents are away.

This is a live out position so the person must be within driving distance of the house.

The position will involve:-

All housekeeping duties including cleaning and ironing
Some nannying of one child to include nursery drop off’s and collection’s and possibly more in the holiday’s
Possibility of staying overnight from time to time
Being available some weekends in lieu of some time in the week or for additional pay
Helping run the household efficiently, including running errands and mucking in where needed
Providing healthy home cooked meals

The person:-

Energetic and proactive with a willingness to muck in where needed
Experienced in both nannying and housekeeping
Trustworthy and reliable
Car driver with clean UK driving licence
Cooking experience
Kind, caring and fun
Right to work in the UK

Fully checkable references will be required at the beginning of the application process as well as an up to date DBS check.

There is also the possibility of this being a position that would suit a couple so the other person would help with land management and maintenance at the property.

For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Accounts Administrator, Framlingham, Suffolk REF JF 1485

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Accounts Administrator required for thriving, family Landscaping and Construction business with over 25 years experience, located in Dennington, approx 3 miles from Framlingham and 14 miles from Woodbridge.

The current Accounts Administrator is retiring so this is a rare opportunity to join this award winning business.

The hours will be Part Time, working approx 20 hours a week over 5 days.

Skill set :

Essential requirements – Project Costings Administrator:

Experienced user of Microsoft Excel

Experienced user of Microsoft Word

Experience Email user in Gmail environment

Good working knowledge of Sales & Purchase Ledger data entry, management & reporting, use of Quick Books/Xero a very useful asset.

Good, confident communicator with colleagues and clients

Calm under pressure, strict observance of employer, employee & customer confidentiality.

Attention to detail.

Provide cover for colleagues during sickness/holidays.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience:

Familiar with Accounting software – QuickBooks in particular – although training can be provided.

Familiar with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

Dealing with Direct Labour weekly time & material reporting

Flexible working hours, ability to work unsupervised in the office.

Past relevant experience – useful but not essential:

Work in the Construction/Landscaping Industry/Builders Merchants.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Live in Nanny – Cley, Norfolk- REF RR1484

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced live in Nanny required for lovely family of 4 near Cley in North Norfolk.

This is a full time, permanent, live in position.

Hours:

7.15am-6.30pm, Monday – Friday with the occasional weekend (pre arranged).

The Nanny must be experienced and have worked as a Nanny for a private family previously. Qualifications would be great but are not crucial. The person must adore children and also be happy mucking in and taking care of anything child related i.e. changing nappies, assisting with naps, preparing meals, managing children’s laundry, ironing, changing bed sheets, organising daily indoor and outdoor activities etc.

The children are 3 and 1 years of age. They attend nursery a couple of mornings a week so the nanny must be able to drive and be happy using the family’s car to carry out drop offs and collections.

Car driver essential due to rural location and job requirements.

DBS check will be required prior to starting. Excellent, checkable references a must.

Accommodation:

Self contained, 1 bedroom annexe with a kitchen and bathroom set away from the main house available.

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitmrent.co.uk / 07771 655879

Experienced Gardener – Swaffham, Norfolk- REF RR1483 (Under offer)

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, experienced Gardener required for large private country Estate located close to Swaffham, Norfolk.

The ideal person will have horticultural qualifications with excellent plant knowledge.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic and hardworking to join the established team all maintaining this 26 acre garden to the highest standard.

A real team player with a really good work ethic. Must be happy working in all weathers and understand what the seasons mean to the garden.

The Job Involves:-

Lawn care using large ride on mowers, strimmers, sprayers etc
Basic garden machinery maintenance
Excellent horticultural knowledge to maintain Herbaceous borders, cutting garden, green house, vegetables, greenhouses, fruit cages and formal hedges.

There are 3 greenhouses growing vegetables and lowers for the main house. Fruit cages ,formal borders and hedges also make up this garden.

Clean driving licence essential and fully checkable references will be requested.

A good salary will be offered to the successful gardener who can provide fully checkable references. Subsidised accommodation could be available.

Please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for more information

Full Time Nanny, Near Ipswich, Suffolk – Ref JF1471

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Live In or Live Out Nanny required for busy young family located in rural location south of Ipswich. Childcare qualifications preferred but New baby experience is of utmost importance and a Nanny who understands daily routines – naps, feeds etc for 5 month old.

The ideal person will be reliable, flexible and kind with a genuine love of working with small children. The ability to cook healthy, delicious meals for the children is a must. A tidy person who is happy to keep on top of tidying children’s areas as well as bed changing and children’s laundry.

Car driver essential due to location and school/nursery pick up.

This will be a full time role from January (c.45hrs) and can be part time up until then.

The Position:

All baby care-nappies, feeding, naps, fresh air time, bath etc
2 Older children’s after school care, cooking tea, bath and bedtime routine
Children’s laundry, cleaning and bed changing
Keeping areas tidy

The Person:

Reliable, flexible, kind & trustworthy with a calm, friendly personality
Childcare qualified
Car driver with clean licence
Can cook healthy meals
Natural rapport with children but can be disciplined.

The successful person will be offered a good salary between £30,000 – £35,000 dependant on experience. Fully checkable references will be requested.

Please call Jackie 07979501997 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for more information.

Landscape Operative, Nr Colchester, Essex REF-SP1466

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

A fantastic opportunity has come up for anyone looking to get into Garden Landscaping working as a Landscape Operative for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures.

This is a Monday to Friday position with travel from the base in Bures to a variety of sites, mostly in East Anglia including Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and in London. A minimum requirement of 40 hours per week will be required as well as the potential to earn more through some overtime. You will be part of a multi-skilled team where you will have the chance to learn new skills through training and pathways to grow within the business.

The role will entail assisting the skilled Landscapers to construct the gardens. Possible duties will include laying paving, constructing borders, flower beds and any other hard landscaping that needs doing on the individual sites.

Our client is a multi award winning, professional and very well established business, with most recently a Gold and Silver award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.

The skills required are:-

Knowledge of basic principles of hard landscaping
The desire and willingness to learn on the job and grow within the company
Disciplined and organised and to aim for excellence
Honest and reliable
Positive and proactive attitude and a critical eye for detail
Health and safety awareness essential and CSCS Card useful
Driving licence essential, towing licence would be an advantage

You will be offered:-

An industry competitive salary
Any training required to enhance your skills
Uniform and all equipment needed
Pension
An exciting environment with lots of opportunity to grow and pathways to promotion
Possible use of a Van subject to experience

For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Sophie on 07889 849175 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Plumber/Maintenance – Luton, Bedfordshire Ref JF1472

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experience Plumber/Maintenance person required for large private Estate with 50 residential properties located near Luton Bedfordshire.

We are looking for someone with at least 5 years plumbing and heating experience to join this small team maintaining the properties on the Estate-mainly residential but with a number of commercial buildings too.Good communication skills essential as the work will be in tenanted homes.

The hours will be 8am to 4.30pm – Monday to Friday.

The Position:-

Dealing with Hot and Cold systems
Hanging radiators, extending pipes, refilling systems and ensuring heating is working.
Toilet repairs and replacements.
Leak identification.
Connection of appliances
Blockages, drainage issues and pipework replacement.
General maintenance

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and a good team player
Polite with good communication skills
City and Guilds/NVQ level 2 qualified ( preferred )
A car driver with own transport
Will have at least 5 years experience in plumbing and heating

A good salary will be offered to the successful person will fully checkable references

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Yard Person, Nr Colchester Essex REF – SP1467

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Yard Person required for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures.

This is a Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4pm position based at the site in Bures.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an established team that delivers both domestic and commercial landscape construction all over East Anglia and London. You will be a key part of the team overseeing the smooth running of the yard.

The position will require:-

Operating machinery such as forklifts, excavators and other plant equipment
Undertake the servicing of small plant equipment, including basic repairs
Understanding of basic construction materials
Manage the yard and stores, including keeping all areas organised and tidy

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic
Proactive individual that can work alone, who also has a strong team ethos
Excellent organisational skills
A good problem solver
A car driver is essential and be able to tow trailers to deliver small plant to site
Aware with the requirements of Health and Safety

You will be offered:-

An industry competitive salary
Training to enhance your skills
Uniform and all equipment needed
Company pension scheme

For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Sophie on 07889 849175 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Gardener- Nr Saxthorpe, Norfolk – REFRR1468

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time, experienced and well referenced Gardener required for superb Norfolk Estate, near Saxthorpe.

Days: 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

Hours: 7.30-1600 with half an hour paid break either for lunch or a morning break.

Employed, permanent position

Overview:

The Gardener, working with an existing Gardener/Handyman, will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and presentation of the gardens at this beautiful Norfolk Estate. The Estate consists of 15 acres including a one acre, walled, productive kitchen garden.

The successful person will be responsible for health, safety and risk assessment in all operations relating to the maintenance of the gardens.

The Gardener will work closely with the Gardener/Handyman who works the same three days a week.

In addition to the work on the Estate, management of the landscape and public realm in the local village will be required as described below.

Responsibilities:

Undertake all garden maintenance tasks, including weeding, planting, watering, mulching, applying pesticides, herbicides, gravel board repairs and fertilizers.
Propagation, installing and maintaining seasonal plants.
Mowing the lawns
Hedge cutting
New planting
Garden design
Soft landscaping and co-ordinating hard landscaping
Vegetable gardening
Maintenance of items such as garden furniture and fencing
Managing the work of external contractors including the Salle Estate.
Managing and prioritising the work with the Gardener/Handyman
Consideration given to recruiting volunteers
Liaison with Salle Estate about spraying the drives
Swimming pool – biweekly maintenance during the summer.

Additional help for the surrounding village includes:

Organising the strimming round the posts on the village green
Spraying of the car parks and public realm
Management of the gardens of empty properties – weeding, spraying paths and mowing grass.

To apply, please send your CV to Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk. If you require any additional information please use the same email address or call Rebecca 07771 655879

Full Time, live in/out Nanny, Norwich- Ref RR1459

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced and wonderful Nanny required to support lovely family of 5 who are soon to be expecting twins this Christmas/New Year. The family are based South of Norwich City Centre and are looking for a Trainee or Qualified Nanny to join their family and support them on a long term basis. They have a beautiful, large family home which has 6 acres of garden offering plenty of fresh air and space for the children to explore and enjoy.

The children’s ages range from 2 to 7 years.

Responsibilities:

Get the three children ready for school, feed them breakfast and then take them to school.
School run (approximately 50 minute round trip)
Prepare school bags
Look after the newborn twins where necessary so Mummy can recovery after her C-section
Prepare dinner for the children and snacks
Help with homework
Bath and bedtime routine
All children are asleep by 7pm and are in a lovely, happy daily routine
There may be additional hours for evening work but this would be planned in advance.
There is an opportunity for a ‘green fingered’ nanny to establish a vegetable and fruit patch in the greenhouse should they wish!

Live in option:

The family would consider a live-in nanny and have a two-bedroom cottage with garden, on site that could be made available.

Hours & days of work:

Ideally 7am to 7pm, Monday-Friday for the first 3-4 months. This could then be altered slightly for example 7am-6pm or 7.30-6.30pm once the twins are a little older and the family have adjusted to life as a 7.

This is a full time, permanent, employed position.

It would suit someone who adores children of all ages and would enjoy working in a busy household. The children are all beautifully behaved and extremely polite. The Nanny must be happy to follow the families routine offering a kind, calming yet firm approach.

Requirements:

Well referenced
DBS checked prior to starting
Have a clean driving licence

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Housekeeper, Great Witchingham, Norfolk-Ref RR1451

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Housekeeper required for large, private family in Great Witchingham, Norfolk.

35 hours a week as a minimum, Monday- Friday from 7am each day.

This would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy environment with lots going on. The family have 3 school age children and pets.

Responsibilities:

All housekeeping duties to a high standard (dusting, hoovering, mopping, emptying bins, loading and unloading dishwasher)
All laundry including ironing
Organising children’s cupboards / wardrobes
Managing school uniforms and sports kit
Unpacking weekly shop
Changing beds
Walking family dogs when needed
School runs as and when required

This could be live in or live out.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Housekeeper, North Elmham, Norfolk- REF RR1447

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced, private housekeeper required to replace family’s current housekeeper who has been with them for over 20 years.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is perhaps looking for a slightly slower pace of life. The family’s children have all flown the nest so for the majority of the time it would just be two people in the house plus their two friendly dogs.

Responsibilities:

Carry out all housework to a high standard (hoovering, mopping, polishing, dusting)
Keep the house clean and tidy throughout the week
Change beds
Manage washing
Keep on top of the ironing
Generally tidy away after the family

Hours & days required;

Monday-Friday
9am-2.00pm

This would suit someone who enjoys working in a country setting, the family have dogs and horses. It is also in a lovely remote spot so a car driver is essential.

Previous housekeeping experience a must. Glowing, professional references will also be required before starting this position.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Head or Senior Gardener, Luton, Bedfordshire Ref SP 1449

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Head or senior gardener required for a large house with ornamental and woodland garden as well as an associated house also with large garden in Luton, Bedfordshire. Sole responsibility for the upkeep and development of the Gardens and maintaining them to a high standard.

Key Duties

Acting as the principal Gardener for two properties, responsible for all gardening and presentation of external areas assisted by the estates grounds team.

Improving and maintaining the gardens, beds, lawns, trees, and hedges and planning future development of the Gardens in consultation with the Principals.

Supervision of any contracted personnel conducting gardening works in the Garden.

Husbandry of all equipment and tools associated with the Gardens.

Plant propagation and Management of a small greenhouse and vegetable garden.

Key Requirements
• Efficient and experienced Gardener, RHS Level 3 preferable
• Horticultural knowledge essential
• Full Driving Licence
• Relevant up to date qualifications

Skills Required
• Understanding of Health and Safety
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good at working independently

Personal Attributes
• Dynamic
• Self Motivated
• Efficient
• Fast and effective
• Trustworthy

For more information please contact Jackie 07979501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Live In Housekeeper- Sevenoaks, Kent- REF RR1437

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

A wonderful position has become available for a lovely couple in Sevenoaks. The property is large and consists of 8 bedrooms. The last housekeeper was there for 25 years and the family are looking for an experienced and lovely Housekeeper to fill her shoes.

The successful person will take care of all housekeeping responsibilities including laundry, food preparation and helping on the odd occasion when the couple entertain. It is very important that the person loves dogs as this will be a big part of the role. The Housekeeper will need to look after their little dog like it is their own (she is a valued member of their family).

This is a lovely family to work for. The accommodation available is a self- contained apartment at the top of the main house. The couple travel extensively so the housekeeper would have the run of the property a lot of the time and must therefore be comfortable in a large house on their own.

Interviewing now.

For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Estate Caretaker / Maintenance – Reepham, Norfolk – REF -RR1435 (Job offer stage)

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time, Caretaker / Handy Person required for small, beautiful family estate in Reepham, Norfolk.

This a part time role offering 2 days a week.

Car driver essential due to rural location.

The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Clearing / maintaining / fixing gutters, fencing, doors, lights, basic plumbing
General maintenance of the estate
Painting and decorating as and when required
House checks / security
Ability to do odd jobs in and around the house
Maintaining fixtures and fittings in the main house as well as two additional properties on the estate
Maintenance of log stores and supplying houses on the estate as and when needed

This position would suit someone that can turn their hand to most things who is practical and good at DIY jobs. The estate is exquisite and would provide a wonderful working environment for the right person.

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Gardener- Reepham, Norfolk – REF RR1432

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, experienced Gardener required for small Norfolk estate consisting of approximately 12 acres of landscaped formal and informal gardens, meadows, orchard, kitchen garden, pool area and woodlands. The garden is exquisite and requires someone who is horticulturally knowledgeable, passionate about gardens and with a high attention to detail.

Someone with RHS qualifications or equivalent would be preferred. The person must have worked for a private household/estate previously. This really is a fantastic opportunity for someone.

Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (No weekends)

Position: Employed or self employed depending on the persons requirements

Responsibilities:

Day to day management of all gardens
Maintain & develop garden (c.few acres), pot plants
Maintain & develop walled garden (vegetables, fruit)
Maintain grounds (around 12 acres), field, hedges, trees, 2x ponds.
Seasonal management of the wider land area
Use garden machinery (ride on mower/quad bike & trailer) and hand tools to complete tasks efficiently
Ensure that all outdoor areas are clean, safe, and visually appealing (pool, driveway, seating areas)
Follow established procedures for the proper use and storage of equipment and supplies
Full responsibility for decisions such as identifying tree works required, replacement planting, and treating any suffering trees/plants/shrubs.
Develop biodiversity

The Person:

Firm understanding of day to day and seasonal jobs
Knowledge of different plants, flowers, and trees
Happy to involve & educate family / kids
Familiarity with garden machinery and hand tools
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Physically fit to handle the demands of outdoor work
Good communication skill

Sadly there is no accommodation available with this position.

Car driver essential due to rural location. Excellent working references a must.

For more information please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

HGV Fitter – REF SP1430

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Commercial HGV fitter required for a well-established family run business based in Great Blakenham near Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and well known plant hire and aggregates business set in a semi-rural location.

The position will be full time around 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7am – 5pm with overtime offered. 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays. The use of a company vehicle will be provided. The salary will be dependent on experience.

The position will include:-

Maintaining a fleet of 8 wheel tippers.
Must have an HGV licence.
Competent to produce vehicles to MOT standard.
Competent to service vehicles with knowledge of Scania and Renault trucks.
Good knowledge of diagnostic equipment, in particular Jaltest Diagnostics.
A knowledge of Construction plant would be beneficial.
Running own workshop, inclusive of all diagnostic equipment.
Liaising with local garages and dealerships for newer vehicles to support in the general maintenance and fixing of all vehicles.

The ideal person will:-

Have at least 5 years experience working within a similar role.
Be able to work alone in their role.
Be a good communicator and able to fit into a team environment within the wider company.
Demonstrate they are reliable and hard working and able to work some overtime if needs be.

For more information please contact – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Accounts Manager -Ipswich / Suffolk – REF – SP1429

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time Accounts Manager required for a well-established family run business based in Great Blakenham near Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and well known plant hire and aggregates business set in a semi-rural location.

This is s full time role Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 28 days holiday a year including bank holidays. The salary will be dependant on experience.

The position will include:-

The use of Sage 50 accounting software.
Running weekly payroll for around 35 staff members, preparing wages reports and submitting to the bank.Dealing with pensions
Manage and update employees personal files
Undertake monthly bank reconciliations
Factoring invoices.
Filing and other office duties
Credit control.
Preparing end of year returns
Administration
Communicating with clients
To ensure the highest standard of confidentiality of customer details at all times
To operate and adhere to the Company’s Health and safety Policy.
To work with the high standards set out by the Company.

The ideal person will:-

Have at least 5 years experience working in a similar position.
Have an approachable and friendly manner.
Be a team player within the wider office.
Reliable and pro-active.
Happy to work alone within their role.
Proficient in the use of Sage50 accounting software.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Please contact Sophie on 07889849175 or at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Customer Sales Advisor – Ipswich – Ref JF 1424

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Customer Sales Advisor required for one of the leading insurance companies in the UK. This is a great opportunity to join this growing, successful team based in Wherstead near Ipswich Suffolk.

The hours will be 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday. The successful person will be offered 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, free on site parking and a wonderful countryside setting to work in. The salary will be dependent on experience.

The Position will include:-

Proactively pursuing sales opportunities and dealing with Personal Lines Customer Service enquiries
Referring financial service leads to the Financial Advisor
Establishing customer needs and assisting with solutions from the company product range
Processing mid-term adjustments and inviting renewals
Working as part of a team to achieve financial targets through selling an servicing of products
Supporting team members in their activities

The Person:-

Reliable, enthusiastic and a real team player
Polite, well presented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Will demonstrate the drive and energy required to provide a fantastic customer service experience to existing and prospective clients
Will be a proficient IT user with good interpersonal skills
Will be a problem solver who enjoys working in a team with a positive can-do attitude
Organised and able manage a busy work load and prioritise tasks
Will hold a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Able and willing to learn new systems, products, processes and skills

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Live in Nanny / Mothers Help, Nr Reepham, Norfolk- REF RR1423

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time, wonderful, live in Nanny required to join a lovely Family in Norfolk. The family have two gorgeous children aged 5 and 6 who attend private school.

Both parents work full time (home and abroad).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves children and is energetic, caring and organised.

Onsite accommodation available (beautiful, self-contained annexe, fully furnished with stylish interiors).

The main requirements will be:

3-5 school runs each week, approximately 30 minute drive each way (use of family car)
Keeping on top of the housework and laundry including ironing
Cooking healthy food
Shopping and general errands
Looking after children’s school diaries (responding to school emails etc)
Taking children to pre-arranged playdates/outings during the holidays
Enjoying lots of crafts/baking/creativity on rainy/quieter days

Hours:

Term Time: (Split shift) 6.30am- 7.30pm, with 3-4 hours off during the middle of the day, Monday-Friday
Holidays: (Full day) 8am-7pm Monday-Friday
Occasional weekends

This would suit an energetic and loving person. Someone who would love to be a part of a great/hardworking family.

Full time position, weekends will be required and where a weekend is worked days off in lieu will be given.

Clean driving licence paramount.

DBS check and great references a MUST.

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Grounds Maintenance / DIY / Gardener – Dereham, Norfolk- REF RR1422

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Grounds / Maintenance person required to look after a 40 acre mini estate which consists of beautiful equine facilities (stable yard, gallop, large all weather surfaced arena, paddocks) formal lawns, gardens.

This can be a self -employed or employed position, with part time or full time hours to suit the person. Even if the successful applicant can only commit to a few days a week or even a few hours per day this will be useful, as long as they have the experience and knowledge required.

If the person has horse experience this would be a real bonus, any extra help bringing horses in and out of the field and mucking out would be a real help to the team although this is not essential.

The main responsibilities will include:

General maintenance of house and 5 properties
All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
General gardening – weeding and cutting back.
Hedge cutting and chopping logs.
Feeding and walking dogs and other animals when needed (birds of prey)
Vermin Control
Tractor driving
Use of garden machinery
Late security and animal checks on a rota
Clearing driveways, leaf blowing, strimming etc

Accommodation a possibility if required.

Must have worked in a similar position previously.

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Riding Groom- Dereham, Norfolk- REF RR 1420

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Groom / Rider required for GB endurance yard in Norfolk.

This is a riding position and the successful person will need to be an excellent, light weight rider. This is a fantastic chance to work with a small, competitive team.

You do not need to have worked with endurance horses previously but MUST have ridden to a good level in either dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, hunting or racing.

This would be ideal for someone who loves riding and enjoys being in the saddle for long hours!

In addition to helping train the horses for competitions you will need to be capable and happy with all stable management and yard duties (mucking out, putting horses on and off the walker, grooming, paddock care, basic illness and lameness knowledge etc).

The team have 6-8 horses in at one time and the yard has fantastic facilities.

You will have sole charge of the horses and other pets (dogs) when the family are away. There are other full time members of staff on the property so this is not an isolated position.

Accommodation a possibility for the right person although it would be easier if the person was local.

Opportunity to attend competitions with overnight stays and potential for overseas travel for someone who would love to get fully involved and learn how to crew at top level although again this is not essential.

Excellent references a must.

Riding videos will be required as part of the application process and can be sent via WhatsApp to 07771 655879 using your full name and the job reference .

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk