Posted on September 11, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Experienced House Manager required for HNW family with beautiful contemporary country house located approx 8 miles from Banbury, Oxfordshire.
The House Manager will keep the day-to-day operations of the home running smoothly. Key responsibilities include:-
1) Ensuring effective diary management and communicating all changes and updates regularly.
- Inputting all relevant information into the household’s schedules and calendars ,including staff information and contractors
- Ensuring team have daily update on what lies ahead-ensuring family are kept up to date with any issues
- Daily meeting with on site Chef to communicate changes to guests, menu plans, dietary requirements ,mealtimes etc. Ensuring menus are signed off in good time by the family
- Producing a sanitised schedule for the team
- Planning ahead with a 2 week timetable.
2) Providing great customer service.
- Meet and great all visitors providing a personal welcome
- Advising Principals of visitor arrivals and recording visitor details where appropriate-including contractors
- Ensuring meeting spaces and client facing areas are always well presented and any faults or issues are reported in a timely manner and dealt with asap.
- Ensuring transportation is arranged for guests
3) Ensuring the house is appropriately stocked:-
- Carrying out periodic audits of household stock items such as bed linens, towels etc
- Ensure each room is appropriately stocked-making relevant parties aware of any missing items or issues
- Ordering all cleaning materials
- Food ordering alongside chef.
4) Responsibility and accountability for household projects /maintenance
- Scheduling home maintenance and repair work, supervising contractors on site
- Dealing with tradesmen, suppliers and contractors
- Maintaining project log and ensuring it is updated frequently and the Financial Controller is kept updated
- Managing security alarms
5) Managing and maintaining correct staffing levels.
- Supervision of other household staff, such as housekeepers, private chefs, groundsman
- Always manage and maintain correct staffing levels, planning for holidays and sicknesses. Forward planning for daily catering and receptions to ensure correct number of staff
- Assisting housekeeping team with cleaning duties when required
- Making sure the team are fully competent with the audio-visual equipment located in meeting rooms and making sure they are checked and ready for use.
6) Additional Management Duties
- Maintaining and updating household manuals
- Submitting staff appraisals-ensuring they are carried out in a timely a constructive manner and feedback is captured and stored on their employee file.
- Management of petty cash.
There may be other duties that the House Manager will be required to undertake from time to time. Someone with a flexible attitude and a good easy to get along with personality
Generous salary offered to the successful person and accommodation.
Car driver and non smoker
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
An exciting opportunity has arisen at one of Norfolk’s award-winning housebuilding and development companies.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Construction Support Assistant to join a small, dynamic team working in a fast paced and ever -growing environment. You will be situated in the companies East Tuddenham branch and will be assisting the day to day running of their office and team.
We are looking for a motivated individual to cover all secretarial/administration and receptionist duties. This position offers scope to grow within the team as the business expands/materialises.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) 9.00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday.
The main responsibilities will include:
- Answering calls, taking messages & handling correspondence
- Organising meetings and taking minutes
- Email management and maintaining diaries
- Managing databases and filing
- Ordering office supplies
- Drafting letters, presentations, and reports
- Maintaining procedures/office administrative systems
- Using a range of software packages
- Supporting senior management
- Acting as a receptionist and meeting and greeting stakeholders
Experience and Desirable skills:
- Previous experience in an administrative role
- Knowledge of software packages
- Good interpersonal and time management skills.
- Adaptable and unflappable
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Polite, professional telephone and face to face manner
- Highly organised
- Excellent IT skills
- Good problem solving strategies
- Good initiative, common sense, and sense of humour
- Leadership and the ability to ‘make things happen
Posted on September 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Head Groom required for private competition yard located approx half an hour from Sudbury, Suffolk-easy access from Colchester and Hadleigh.
The ideal person will be able to manage a small private yard with top class event horses and have the ability to turn them out for competition to an exceptionally high standard.
Someone who can clip, plait, trim and pull manes really well and be able to bandage for events, stable and travel. A good knowledge of feeding and fitness regimes essential as well as basic first aid.
Reliability, enthusiasm and the ability to work well within a family team with a smile!
Lorry driver preferred (7.5T)
A good lightweight rider who is happy to hack fit horses
During quiet times someone who would be happy to assist with housework in the family home.
Generous salary offered and accommodation can be available.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on September 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Carer required to care for gentleman age 90 who needs extra help around the house and companionship.
Accommodation within this large country house comes with the role and comprises bedroom with own bathroom.
This gentleman is a sociable man and would require his carer to drive him to lunches and also arrange days for him to entertain his friends at home. At present he does not require help with getting dressed just assistance at times.
No heavy housework as there is a cleaner already working for the family so the carer will be required to manage the house and carry out general tidying duties- bin emptying, fire laying, dishwasher emptying, flowers for the house, bed changing and laundry, shopping and ordering.
Someone who can cook lovely nutritious meals and share mealtimes with the gentleman would be perfect.
Hours will be 8.30am to 9pm with weekends as and when required. Days off in lieu.
So please apply if you are kind, friendly, completely reliable and trustworthy with a sympathetic nature.
A country loving person would be preferred due the house being in the most beautiful rural location.
Car driver essential and non smoker.
References will be requested and a DBS check will be required.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on September 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time experienced Nanny required for busy working family with one happy little 16 month old baby boy.
The family are based in a rural location 6 miles West of Chippenham in Wiltshire and 9 miles from Bath.
The ideal person will preferably hold childcare qualifications and have fully referenced previous experience as a Nanny.
The Nanny will be required to work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy Nanny who is gentle and caring with the ability to make the little ones day away from parents a lovely experience .
Someone who can be creative and organise fun play activities both inside and outside. A love of the countryside and going for walks to explore nature would be great.
The Nanny must be able to cook healthy children’s meals using fresh and preferable local ingredients.
Carrying out housework and general tidying would also be part of this job. Washing and ironing too!
The family have recently moved to Wiltshire and would ideally love a local Nanny with a good network of other childcare providers to enable park days, play days etc.
Car driver essential, DBS and non smoker
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 31, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groundsperson required for farming family with large equestrian facility including full size cross country courses, dressage and jumping arenas, gallops and stable yard.
The ideal person will be able to :
- Drive a tractor
- Use a range of implements behind the tractor – harrows, roller, sprayer etc
- Operate a maintain large machinery – quad, ride on mowers, strimmer, hedge cutter and chain saw
- Maintain large areas of hedging including box hedging
- Assist with formal gardens when required-grass cutting and weeding
- Repair and paint outbuildings and fencing
- Keep the cross country tracks cut throughout the year and safe for the horses to use
- Work Monday to Friday with the flexibility to help occasionally at weekends
- Work efficiently unsupervised and work in all weathers
- Carry out physical work some of which is heavy
The successful person will be offered a competitive salary and a wonderful environment to work in. Other staff employed on the farm so not an isolated position.
Long term Groundsman retiring after several years
Car driver essential
Interviews available immediately for start date late September 2021.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 0r Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on August 28, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Nanny with extensive previous childcare experience required to care for one 4 year little girl.
The position is based in Belgium (main residence) with an international show jumper.
The Nanny will be required to live in and separate on site accommodation will be offered as well as a competitive salary.
The family have one school age daughter who is looking for her next super Nanny to take over from current lady who will stay until new person is found.
The ideal person will be trustworthy, caring, kind, fun with a bright happy personality. Someone who can make sure the little one’s time with them is a truly enjoyable one and that the busy parents can be sure she is in safe hands.
Childcare qualifications would be preferred but a wealth of fully referenced experience will also be considered.
The role will include:-
- Taking little girl to school (walking distance)
- Driving to activities so clean driving licence a must
- Helping with reading and other indoor activities
- Preparing food throughout the day from breakfast to supper
- Organising bath time and bed if parents not around
- Creating fun playtimes both outside and inside
- Sorting laundry, school clothes and generally keeping areas clean and tidy
- Travelling to show jumping competitions during school holidays
- Encouraging sporting activities and taking part
This is a fabulous opportunity for a Nanny who genuinely loves working with children and would enjoy the excitement of being around equine athletes when possible. The chance to travel with this successful team is a great plus and makes this particular Nanny position stand out from the usual jobs.
Further information relating to salary, hours and interview arrangements will be updated soon.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on August 26, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for an experienced, full-time, live-in Private Cook to provide delicious meals for a small family and their guests.
The family cook will be responsible for:
- Sourcing high quality meat and vegetables
- Preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals
- Looking after the family and their guests, making sure dietary requirements are met
Full time hours, with some weekends.
Beautiful 3-bedroom cottage available for the successful person
DBS checks would be preferable.
Clean driving licences and excellent previous references a must.
This position would suit an experienced, enthusiastic cook who has worked for a private family/household previously.
Private household experience a must or 4-5* hotel experience.
Posted on August 24, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Head Gardener required, preferably with horticultural qualifications, to head up this small established team managing beautiful, formal gardens totalling 8 acres.
The Position
- Full Time – 40 hours a week
- Heading up a small team of gardeners and groundsman
- Managing 8 acres (6 acres of formal garden)
- Lawn care( use of large garden machinery)
- Restocking and replanting following plans and using own initiative
- Working closely with property owners who are passionate about their garden
- Excellent understanding or seasonal requirement within the garden
- Areas of garden include-formal lawns, formal borders, cutting garden, greenhouse, vegetable garden, topiary, pond, terraces and more.
The Person will :-
- Be Reliable, enthusiastic with a genuine passion for horticulture
- Have Excellent plant knowledge (RHS qualification preferred)
- Work well within a small team and be able to advise, guide and assist others
- Be able to read landscape drawings and create new areas gin the garden when required
- Be able to successfully grow vegetables, fruit and manage the greenhouse
- Be able to use and maintain large garden machinery (ride on mower, strimmer etc)
- Have good experience with topiary and general hedgecutting
- Understand the seasons and be able to plan the work ahead
- Be fit, active and have the ability to carry out some heavy work
Good salary offered to the successful, fully referenced person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on August 23, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time Housekeeper / Mothers Help required for family of 4 in East Bergholt, Colchester.
Monday- Friday, with the very occasional weekend and overnight stay
This is a permanent position and can be live in or out for the right person.
Housekeeping
- Daily cleaning of the families beautiful 8-bedroom house
- Taking care of all laundry, including ironing
- Stripping and Making beds
- Organising cupboards, drawers
- Preparing guest bedrooms
- Cooking supper for children
Childcare
- Organising school uniforms, sports kits etc
- Taking care of children when parents are out
- Occasional baby sitting or overnight stay (infrequent)
This is a lovely opportunity for someone who has very high housekeeping standards and enjoys organising a busy household making sure everything runs smoothly.
The person must be wonderful with children and animals as the house has lots of family pets (dogs, guinea pigs).
Clean driving licence essential
Upbeat, friendly person would be best suited. The person must be flexible and happy to help where needed. Previous private household experience or similar would be preferable.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
Posted on August 19, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time or part time Housekeeper / Mothers Help required for family of 4 in East Bergholt, Colchester.
Minimum 5 hours a day, Monday- Friday.
This is a permanent position and can be live in or out for the right person.
Housekeeping
- Daily cleaning of the families beautiful 8-bedroom house
- Taking care of all laundry, including ironing
- Organising cupboards, drawers
- Cooking supper for children
Childcare
- Helping with school age children
- Organising school uniforms, sports kits etc
- Taking care of children when parents are out
- Occasional baby sitting or overnight stay (infrequent)
This is a lovely opportunity for someone who has very high housekeeping standards and enjoys organising a busy household making sure everything runs smoothly.
The person must be wonderful with children and animals as the house has lots of family pets (dogs, guinea pigs).
Clean driving licence essential
Upbeat, friendly person would be best suited
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
Posted on August 16, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
We have a fantastic opportunity available for someone with a real interest in agriculture and the countryside. This position is offering a working/training role on a full time, permanent basis on a 40-acre family estate in Norfolk.
You will get the chance to attend college courses whilst working, and also obtain various licenses such as spray, chainsaw, tractor, large machinery etc
This position would suit someone with a genuine love for working outside in all weathers and someone who relishes the idea of learning new skills and assisting with the running of the grounds and gardens.
The person must be keen to join a small, friendly team assisting their current full time Groundsman with the following duties:
- Mowing lawns (ride and push mower)
- Mending fences
- Strimming and cutting hedges
- Cutting trees
- Clearing pathways
- Feeding animals (predominantly horses, dogs)
- Topping, harrowing and spraying fields
- Operating tractors / gators
The ideal person will have a real positive attitude to work, be happy to get stuck in with a variety of jobs, be hard working, motivated and great to be around.
Training will be offered throughout so previous experience is not essential.
Car driver imperative due to location
This would suit someone who has recently graduated from Easton and Otley college or equivalent or someone who is looking to start a career in agriculture. This is a long-term position with lots of scope to become an integral member of a small team.
References will be required.
No accommodation available so person must be local
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
Posted on August 5, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Temporary experienced Groom required for mixed yard with hunters, pointers and liveries located in Chippenham -easy access from both Newmarket and Ely.
The ideal person will be able to cover for the head girl who is having to take 3 months off due to injury starting from August.
Duties will include all yard work to a high standard and the ability to work well within a small established team.
High standards required in all areas-mucking out, turning out and bringing horses in from the field, grooming, waters, hay and feeding. Someone who is confident handling horses on the ground and who is happy putting them on the walker and perhaps lunging. No riding necessary .
Reliability , punctuality and a good work ethic essential.
Good hourly rate offered to successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 4, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Live in Couple – Massingham/ Norfolk- REF 801
We are looking for an experienced, full-time, informal live-in couple to look after the grounds and house of this impressive private home in Massingham, Norfolk.
Gardener / Handyman requirements (full time):
- Manage and maintain 60 acres of parkland, woodland, stable block, paddocks, mature gardens, lawns, formal gardens, topiary, formal hedges, trees, box hedging, paved terraces, fences, pathways etc
- Operate small and large garden machinery and tractors
- Work outside in all weathers
- Enjoy and relish working in beautiful gardens and grounds
- Have an excellent work ethic
- Be generally fit and healthy for the job
- Horticultural qualifications would be preferred
Housekeeper / cook- requirements (full time):
- Manage and clean the 11 bedroom, Arts & Craft country Manor house
- Look after all laundry
- Have a high attention to detail
- Be hardworking, very friendly and thorough
- Light cooking
Hours:
Full time hours, with some weekends.
Beautiful 3-bedroom cottage available for the successful couple
DBS checks would be preferable.
Clean driving licences and excellent previous references a must.
This position would suit an experienced, enthusiastic couple looking to work in a beautiful and large private country house in Norfolk.
Private household experience a must or 4-5* hotel experience.
Posted on July 28, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Based in Newmarket, Jockey Club Estates manages a substantial property portfolio providing the finest facilities in the world for the training of Thoroughbred racehorses in Newmarket, Lambourn and Epsom. We have an opportunity for an Equine Collection Scheme Operative to join the team, based in Newmarket.
Role summary
This role is responsible for working closely with the Equine Collection Scheme Manager to manage fallen equine stock both out on the gallops and from clients. This role requires the successful candidate to have a sympathetic yet methodical approach with the ability to remain calm in potentially high-emotion situations.
Hours: 40 hours per week, any 5 days from 7 by arrangement with your manager. This is a permanent position.
The successful person will:
- have previous experience working; as a Grounds Person, Farm Worker, Hunting/Kennel Person or Gamekeeper
- Possess excellent working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including risk assessments
- Possess excellent organisation and communication skills and the ability to work on own initiative
- Be flexible and adaptable based on the needs of the role and the business, with a can-do attitude towards problem solving
- Possess a full driving licence and able to drive a tractor
Due to the nature of this role, there will be a requirement to be available at weekends and evenings as and when required, including an overnight on call
2 – 3 evenings a week and alternate weekends.
If you think you have the drive and determination to succeed in this role, please apply before the closing date of 12th August 2021. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.
The Jockey Club is an equal opportunities employer. We want to create a workplace where you can be yourself, celebrating the fact that we are all individuals. We recognise the importance of having a culture where each other’s differences are respected and we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2032&company=jockeyclub
Posted on June 29, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for luxury hotel and private gardens.
The ideal person will be able to :-
- Carry out all lawn care for both properties including the use of large ride on mowers, rollers etc
- Keep the formal gardens immaculate- weeding, pruning, cutting back and restocking when necessary
- Understand the demands of the seasons regarding what needs to be done in the garden
- Hedge cut and strim
- Keep driveways clear and weed free
- Keep trees and shrubs around the hotel well tended at all times
- Assist with planting and landscaping of new areas
Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work well in a small team essential
A friendly, polite person with a really good work ethic .
Tel jackie 07979501997
Posted on June 26, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, live in, private cook required for family outside of Norwich.
We are looking for a lovely and very experienced cook to join a busy, fun and friendly family household cooking 3 delicious and nutritious meals a day for all members and relatives.
This is a full-time position, Wednesday-Sunday PM.
Lovely 3 bedroom cottage with beautiful garden available. Wonderful working environment.
We are hoping to find someone who loves cooking gorgeous meals using fresh, seasonal vegetables and lovely quality meat. The ideal person will be upbeat and great to be around. Someone who enjoys going that extra mile and is highly organised would be best suited.
For more information about the fantastic opportunity telephone Rebecca on 07771 655879.
Posted on June 23, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for a lovely, temporary nanny in Norfolk from Sunday 4th July to Friday 9thJuly, 9.00am-6.00pm.
The person ideally needs to be confident with young children from 5 months to 4 years.
The Nanny will be required to offer an extra pair of hands for the week, helping with 3 wonderful children, enjoying days out at the beach with the family, exploring the Norfolk coast, eating in/out and bedtime routines.
Qualifications are not essential however experience looking after younger children is an absolute must.
Excellent references will be required.
If you are free between the stated dates and are able to help, then we would love to hear from you.
Posted on June 21, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time, very experienced Housekeeper required for beautiful, large family home along with B & B properties.
The ideal person will have previously worked as a housekeeper within a private household or perhaps a luxury hotel and understand the demands of working around a busy family and also know the high standards required for B & B properties.
This property also has a beautiful, established wedding venue.
The position requires the following:-
- Experienced housekeeper
- Flexible person who can work 5 days a week to include weekends if changeover day
- Bed stripping and remaking.
- Following Covid 19 guidelines
- Friendly person who can help with breakfasts offering a polite, professional and efficient service
- A well presented person with very high cleaning standards
- A car driver to occasionally collect family members from station.
- Non smoker
Hours will be 07.30am to 3.30/4pm 5 days a week.
Location Chippenham, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Salary Competitive
Posted on June 10, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Office and Contracts Administrator required for very well established Landscape Construction Company located in Bures on the Essex/Suffolk border. We are looking for a new team member who would love working within this forward thinking , professional company offering a first class service to both domestic and commercial projects. This is a multi award winning company, being a previous Chelsea Flower Show winner with entries for next year.
The Position:-
- All aspects of Administrative support to the Director, Office Manager, Contracts Manager and Estimator.
- Answering all incoming calls, dealing with them professionally, transferring to appropriate person
- Managing filing systems in accordance with company practice
- Processing tender enquiries and assisting in the production of landscape quotations including software to take accurate measurements from drawings. Help order materials
- Assist with ensuring Health and Safety compliance is met
- Prepare relevant site paperwork for Team Leaders/Landscapers
- Some database management
- Manage Vehicle and Plant maintenance
- Order stationery and other office supplies.
- Unpack deliveries and keep office tidy at all times
The Person:-
- Previous office admin experience
- Fully computer literate particularly with Excel and Outlook
- Organised, efficient and able to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Self motivated, can do attitude and above all a real team player
- At least 5 GCSEs A-C level preferable
- An interest in horticulture would be great
Hours:-
- Monday to Friday 08.30 to 5.00pm
An industry competitive salary will be offered along with any training that would enhance your skills
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on June 7, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
FULL TIME ESTATE OFFICE PA/ADMINISTRATOR – NEAR NEWMARKET
This is a rare opportunity to work within a large private Estate covering a wide range of duties, a few listed below:-
- General office duties
- Diary management
- Ordering supplies for the office, household and Estate
- Liaising with visitors, tradesmen, staff and Principals
- Recruitment and Health and Safety
- Event Management (open gardens)
- Shooting day arrangements
- Attend meetings and assist with PR and Marketing
- Estate property spreadsheets (tenanted and staff accommodation)
- Arrange vehicle servicing and MOTs
The ideal person will have previously worked as a PA preferably within a private household/Estate.
Reliability, punctuality and good work ethic. The ability to work well within a team and to provide a professional service at all times. Excellent communication skills a must both face to face and over the phone. A good command of the English language essential.
Solid IT skills required.
Interviewing now for start date to be agreed. There is a chance for a handover period with the current PA who has been in her position for 5 years.
Competitive salary offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on May 26, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Secretary/Administrator for high end Estate Agency located in central Norwich.
Monday to Friday / 9am to 5.30pm
The ideal person will preferably have previous Estate Agency experience and be happy working within an established, proactive team offering an extremely professional service at all times. The ideal person will have a real passion for property and a general interest in the sector.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills both face to face and over the phone. The successful person must have the ability to liaise with other staff members as well as clients in a polite and professional manner.
This position requires the Secretary/Administrator to be:-
- Reliable and punctual
- Polite and well presented
- Have a good command of the English Language
- Work well under pressure remaining unflustered at all times
- Organised with the ability to prioritise and keep on top of the workload
- Able to manage diaries, keep accurate records and keep staff and clients updated
- Carry out general office duties
- Be fully confident using computer systems, fully IT literate and familiar with audio typing.
This is rare and exciting opportunity for someone who loves property and would enjoy working within a fast paced environment.
If this sounds like the job for you then we would love to hear from you.
Posted on May 21, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at one of North Norfolk’s Luxury Boutique Hotels. We are on the look out for an experienced Restaurant Manager. This position requires an upbeat, enthusiastic, and positive person. The ideal Manager will be able to proactively aid their team, ensuring the guests expectations are always exceeded.
The person needs to relish going that extra mile, we would love to find someone who is well presented, very polite and nicely spoken with a friendly and approachable way about them.
This is a full time, permanent position working in a beautiful and rewarding environment.
Weekends will be included and due to the great ethos of the hotel, a great work life balance will be paramount, therefore your hard work will be acknowledged.
The main duties will include:
- Training and supervision of both full-time and part-time food and beverage team members.
- Overseeing the implementation of budgets for both the restaurant and the bar.
- Working alongside the executive Chef to plan and develop food menus.
- Monitor and report on sales and guest feedback/requests to allow for regular updating of the beverage offering.
- Production of F & B weekly staff rotas.
- Responsibility for all departmental end-of-day procedures.
- Regular assessment and strategy implementation to increase profitability.
- Control of labour costs via effective rota management.
- Control of stock and spending via EPOS analysis and regular stock counting and reporting.
- Ensuring compliance with The Harper’s Policies & Procedures and health and safety legislation.
- Working alongside marketing team to promote events etc.
- Carry out staff performance appraisals and give feedback and training as required.
- Deliver consistent high levels of service and respond efficiently to customer complaints.
- As required, to fulfil the role of F & B Manager with a comprehensive understanding of all departmental operational requirements.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Two years proven work experience at senior management level within the hospitality sector (this is essential).
- Personal Liquor Licence (preferable).
- Proven customer service experience.
- Extensive Food & Beverage knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Familiarity with Hotel Perfect (or similar PMS) and EPOS.
- Strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Strong financial management skills.
Key Competencies
- Self-motivated with ability to lead and motivate a team.
- A strong communicator, polite, nicely spoken and well presented.
- Upbeat and confident.
- Customer focused.
- Always willing to go that extra mile.
For more information about this wonderful and exciting opportunity please contact Rebecca on 077721 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on May 18, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Head Gardener required for private country Estate located near Sandy Bedfordshire.
The ideal person will have fully referenced previous Head Gardener or second head experience and be able to manage a 6 acre formal garden comprising:-
- formal lawned areas
- formal borders
- greenhouse
- vegetable garden
- trees
- wedding venue
- cutting garden
Other requirements will be assisting the groundsman with the equestrian facility when necessary and maintaining hedges. Generally helping around the Estate at busy times.
Someone who is reliable and can work using their own initiative . Must be happy working in all weathers and understand the requirements during the seasons.
Large garden machinery use essential – ride on mowers, strimmers etc.
Good salary offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on May 5, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time (20-25 hours a week), experienced Head Groom required for private hunting yard located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh Suffolk.
The ideal person will have previous professional groom experience and be happy managing a yard of up to 8 horses including 4/5 in during winter.
Must have excellent turn out skills:-
- Clipping
- Plaiting
- Trimming
- Mane and tail pulling
The ability to maintain fitness of hunters and also assist with getting P2P horses fit.
Someone who understands hunting and who really enjoys all things country would be a real advantage.
Good rider essential who is happy hacking out, hunting available on occasions if desired.
All yard duties to a high standard and must be a good team player to work with established part time groom/riders.
Lorry driver would be an advantage but not a deal breaker. Car driver essential due to location.
Competitive salary offered to reliable, enthusiastic person with a really good work ethic.
There are several other grooms in the area who have a very good social life so this is not an isolated position.
Live in or out would be considered for the right person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on April 26, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Gardener/Groundsman required for beautiful gardens and farm in the village of East Bergholt.
The ideal person will have professional gardening experience and be fit, healthy with a very good work ethic. Someone enthusiastic with a genuine love of horticulture a must. RHS qualifications would be an advantage.
The Gardener will be required to:
- Operate and maintain large garden machinery, such as mowers, strimmers
- Use ride on mowers, sprayer, chain saw, hedge cutter, strimmer
- Have horticultural knowledge to assist with general garden duties
- Be happy working alone and as part of a team when required
- Carry out groundsman duties within the gardens and also around the farm as necessary
- Generally keep the grounds tidy throughout the seasons – raking leaves, mulching, weeding, trimming back trees and hedges etc.
The Gardener will be:-
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Hard Working
- Fit and Healthy (some heavy jobs involved)
- A good team player
- Experienced in all areas of gardening/groundsman duties including machine use.
- Have good horticultural knowledge ( qualifications would be good but not a deal breaker)
In return for the above the Gardener/Groundsman will be offered a competitive salary and a wonderful environment to work in.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on April 22, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced management accountant required for growing brewery and pub business located in Sudbury, Suffolk.
The ideal person will be working with senior management , pub managers and bookkeepers helping them make informed performance and strategic decisions through insightful financial information. The management accountant is expected to apply sound financial expertise, judgements and analysis to act as a business partner to the wider business, providing accurate and reliable financial information that meets/exceeds expectations, ensuring quality first time delivery and enabling the company to achieve budgets and maintain reporting standards.
The Job
- Accurate recording and reporting with a detailed understanding of variances to budget
- Performing monthly cost centre, profitability and other analysis and comparisons
- Be able to report the performance of individual pubs to senior management on a weekly basis
- Lead monthly, quarterly, yearly analysis of activities for the brewery and the pub estate
- Identify and drive process changes to improve accuracy pf reported data
- Review production costs, sales costings and margins
- Collate labour costs , identify and drive improvements
- Develop insightful financial reporting to drive financial and business KPI performance
- Be an essential part of the development and management of accounting systems to ensure company is fully complaint with statutory and group requirements
- Maintain constant communication between finance and other parts of the company including senior management and other managers
- Participate in the production of annual and 3 yearly rolling budgets, monthly year end forecasts and report these to the board and parent company.
- Liaising with the parent company finance team to ensure effective groups reporting and deadlines are met
- To contribute to the development and management of financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
- Manage cash flow through analysis, accurate forecasting and developing opportunities
- Comply with Health and Safety policy and procedure
The Person
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Part of Fully Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Proven experience of driving improvements in process and business intelligence
- Knowledge of Sage 50 preferred but not essential
- Understanding of sector and competition activity
- Ability to develop business relationships with strategically important stakeholders
- Compliance with relevant policies
Monday to Friday
Competitive salary offered to the successful person who must be reliable, enthusiastic with a good team player attitude
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on April 22, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Contracts Manager to join this highly successful, multi award winning Landscape Construction Company ,located on Essex/ Suffolk border. Previous winners at Chelsea Flower Show and will be entered again .
This is an office based position but will include site visits throughout the year.
This is a company who have earned a reputation for offering first class quality and service with many prestigious commercial and domestic projects completed and currently in progress.
The company is very forward thinking, professional and growing year on year.
They work with several well known designers who are always confident with any project completed by them .
What the position requires
- Reporting to the Managing Director
- Sound and demonstrable knowledge all aspects of hard landscaping and a clear understanding of setting out sites.
- Solid experience of materials, construction methods with the ability to tie hard and soft landscaping areas together.
- The ability to manage and oversee commercial and domestic projects throughout East Anglia and occasionally London.
- Managing staff on site and subcontractors with the aim of achieving maximum efficiency and profitability without any compromise to reputation and high standards of workmanship.
- Regularly meet/update clients keeping them informed of progress at all times.
- Weekly programming of jobs and staff, regularly reporting job progress-on time and on budget
- Sourcing and ordering materials from projects within budget
- Managing machinery movements and allocation to sites
- Meetings with team leaders to ensure jobs are running smoothly. Carry out team appraisals and assist with recruiting.
Skills required
- A proven track record as a Contracts Manager within the landscaping industry – 5 years experience preferable.
- Demonstrable hard and soft landscaping experience together with first class health and safety knowledge.
- Numerate with very strong IT skills
- Exceptional organisational skill
- Exceptional communication skills
- A team player, committed to achieving the best results and promoting core values of the company
- A positive, proactive and hands on attitude and a very critical eye for details.
- CSCS card would be useful
- Driving licence essential
The Contracts Manager will be offered
- An industry competitive salary
- 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
- Any training you think would be useful and enhance your skills
- Pension
- An exciting environment with lots of opportunity to grow and for promotion
- Company vehicle
Hours of Work
7.30am to 5.00pm – Monday to Friday
Please apply now to Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on April 22, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper/Cook required for private household located In rural location with the nearest town being Braintree.
Ideally this is a live in position with a fully refurbished 2 bedroom cottage available for the right person. One well behaved pet would be considered.
Duties will include :-
- All housework to a very high standard for beautiful, large country house
- Laundry including bed linen, towels etc -minimal ironing required as family use an ironing service
- Preparation of healthy family meals on occasions with cooking for the freezer
- Being flexible to assist with supper parties-serving and clearing away.
- Keeping flowers refreshed within the house
- Shopping when necessary and keeping the kitchen cupboards stocked
- Some childcare
The housekeeper must have fully referenced ,previous private household experience and have a good eye for detail. Taking a pride in their work and really enjoying managing the cleaning of a large period property essential.
Reliable, friendly with an easy to get along with personality.
Car driver due to rural location
Non Smoker only.
Excellent salary offered.
Tel jackie 07979501997
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Posted on April 18, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Assistant Manager required for Town Centre Pub in Sudbury Suffolk.
The ideal person will have previous hospitality experience and have excellent customer service skills.
Reliability, enthusiasm and a good work ethic all essential for this role. Must be a good team player and have great organisational skills with the ability to offer a professional service at all times.
Being able to manage a small team and be responsible to General Manager. This is a very hands on position so someone who enjoys being part of service, assisting, guiding others and overall making sure the restaurant and bar run smoothly and efficiently.
Key requirements:
Assistant Manager
- 5 out of 7 days (splits & straights)
- 3 years minimum experience in a supervisory role
- Fresh food knowledge, well rounded wine knowledge
- Passionate & hard working
- Excellent communication skills
- Works well under pressure
- Smart, professional, consistent
- Potential for growth within the company for the correct person
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on April 12, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Head Groom required for private hunting yard located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh Suffolk.
The ideal person will have previous professional groom experience and be happy managing a yard of up to 8 horses including 4/5 in during winter.
Must have excellent turn out skills :-
- Clipping
- Plaiting
- Trimming
- Mane and tail pulling
The ability to maintain fitness of hunters and also assist with getting P2P horses fit.
Someone who understands hunting and who really enjoys all things country .
Good rider essential who is happy hacking out, hunting available on occasions if desired.
All yard duties to a high standard and must be a good team player to work with established part time groom/riders.
Lorry driver would be an advantage but not a deal breaker. Car driver essential due to location.
Lovely accommodation and competitive salary offered to reliable, enthusiastic person with a really good work ethic.
There are several other grooms in the area who have a very good social life so this is not an isolated position.
Live out would be considered for the right person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on April 6, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Assistant Gardener/Maintenance person required for private country house approx 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds. TEMPORARY but could go into a permanent position at some point.
We are looking for someone to work with the Head Gardener helping where needed such as:-
- Helping plant the larger plants that need two people
- Preparing beds
- Laying plastic over beds to prevent weed growth
- Keeping areas clean and tidy
- Weeding and general gardening as instructed
- Assisting with seasonal jobs
This could be a full time temporary position so 5 days a week or could possibly be suitable for someone wanting part time hours – minimum 3 full days a week or 5 half days.
Car driver essential due to location.
Good work ethic essential and someone who is happy following instructions.
Good hourly salary offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on April 4, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Head Chef required for Public House in the market town of Sudbury, Suffolk.
We are looking for an experienced , qualified chef who can take on this exciting role as and when government restrictions allow.
The ideal person will be reliable, enthusiastic with a excellent understanding of what the public desires as far as good food using local ingredients. To ensure the kitchen produces excellent quality meals at all times and to take a genuine pride in seeing great results.
The ability to manage a small team of chefs is a must, with a organised and forward thinking personality. Someone who can liaise with the General Manager and other staff in a positive manner, offering advice and guidance. A real Team Player who gets along with everyone and who people enjoy working with.
The Head Chef will be responsible for creating and updating mouthwatering menus and be able to discuss and take suggestions from the Manager.
Budgeting, cash flow, health and safety are import factors of this role.
As with all hospitality positions there will be a rota in place, however the Head Chef will be working at busy times, weekends and evenings with the quieter days taken off.
Competitive salary offered to fully referenced candidate.
Telephone Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on March 25, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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The Night Manager / Host role is pivotal at West Lexham. You will be the first person to respond to any questions or issues that occur during the night on site. It is vital that the successful candidate is calm, polite, responsible, and confident dealing with various customer situations, requests, and potential complaints. The Night Manager / Host will have a duty of care for every person on site.
Hours will be 5.00pm – 11.30pm (hourly rate) then 11.30pm-7.30am (night rate, on call). The job will operate on a shift/rota basis with other Night Managers / Hosts.
The key responsibilities include:
- Responding to any questions or issues customers may have during the night
- Pack down the café and help set up for the morning
- Check the grounds are safe and doors are locked
- Ad hoc cleaning or maintenance work as required
Once everything is quiet, the café is set up and the site is secure, the Night Manager / Host will be able to go to bed in their own dedicated accommodation. The designated Night Manager / Host will only need to respond if and when the phone rings. Hosts must be prepared to deal with any emergency and keep a record of any issues on shift.
General maintenance knowledge would be an advantage, sorting problems on the spot such as a leaking tap, making it safe until the Head of Maintenance can attend in the morning.
All Night Managers / Hosts will have been fully briefed and have ‘how to’ documents for all possible issues.
Night Managers will be expected to stay on site until the end of their shift and be a qualified first aider (training provided if necessary).
There are many other opportunities for a Night Manager / Host role to be involved in across the business. West Lexham will be hosting regular festivals and events which will require extra manpower as and when needed. There is vast potential to develop your skills and be involved in some very exciting new projects.
West Lexham Night Managers / Hosts will be the face of the company until the office opens in the morning therefore politeness, professionalism and an eagerness to help are very important.
Someone that is willing to go above and beyond to make the whole experience perfect for West Lexham’s guests would be ideal.
For more information about this rare and exciting opportunity in Norfolk please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on March 25, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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Full Time Assistant Manager for established shooting school located approx 3.5 miles from Braintree.
40 hours per week to include Saturday mornings.
The ideal person will be reliable, punctual with a good work ethic and a good team player.
Duties will include:
- Reporting directly to the Clubhouse Manager, working closely achieve excellent levels of service expected by the Customers and Club members
- Dealing with customers face to face, over the telephone and via email. Taking bookings and dealing with club membership and gift vouchers.
- Daily housekeeping of the clubhouse and all amenities to ensure the clubhouse and grounds are kept clean and tidy at all times
- Daily cashing up duties
- Providing onsite catering services within the clubhouse so Level 2 Hygiene certificate required.
- Assisting with stock control, keeping accurate and updated records. Ensuring stock counts are completed prior to the end of the month for Accounts Manager
- Working alongside the clubhouse Manager dealing with corporate bookings, liaising with instructors and catering options regarding each event.
Increased responsibilities in Clubhouse Manager’s absence
- Production of rotes and planning of daily operations
- Ensure team are following new procedures and processes in place
- Be responsible for all social media accounts ensuring that always active and have good brand image
- manage all budgets for the running of the shooting school which will include analysis of the profit and loss, ensuring that all areas are kept within budget
- Complete stock orders in a timely fashion to ensure sufficient levels of stock in line with delivery lead times
- Provided detailed weekly report to Board of Directors covering profit, staff , issues, achievements ,and areas where attention required
- Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed
- Other duties as specified and requested by members of the board.
This is a very varied job so requires someone who is organised and happy working within a variety of areas.
Excellent references will be required
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 23, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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Full Time experienced Head Housekeeper required for large privately owned country house on fabulous Estate located on the North Norfolk Coast.
Holkham Hall is a wonderful lived in family home which also boasts being one of the 10 most magnificent palaces, houses and castles in England today as part of the Treasure Houses Group.
The Position
This is a ‘hands on’ position which will require a flexible and practical approach. The Head Housekeeper is responsible for the day to day operation of the private apartments and the overall standard of cleanliness of Holkham Hall. The aim is to direct and co-ordinate a small team of staff so that the family and their guests can enjoy a happy and balanced life in their home which is open to visitors..
Discretion, sensitivity and the ability to get’ stuck in’ and lead by example. Efficient use of resources, an excellent eye for detail and strong people management skills to ensure consistently high standards are maintained.
Main Responsibilites
- Team management ensuring standards are met and exceeded as outlined in Household Manual. To coach and develop the team.
- Supervise and undertake the cleaning of the public and private apartments within the Hall. This will include furniture, pictures,ceramics and objects of exceptional value.
- Responsibility for recruitment, retention and training of all housekeeping staff. This will include regular appraisals.
- Co-ordinate preparations for visitors staying overnight in the Hall including allocating bedrooms, cleaning and laundry scheduling.
- Cleaning children’s bedrooms and play areas and to assist on occasions with supervision of the children when required and as directed by Lady Leicester.
- Supervise and carry out the laundry, dry cleaning and ironing of clothing and linen.
- Purchase household supplies as required, record expenditure and to deliver and collect items from suppliers. Liaise with florists and gardeners to ensure fresh flowers and produce available.
- Provide front of house support at public events in the Hall
- Support the Butler as required for private events
- Ensure all live-in accommodation provided in the Hall is maintained and manage handovers when staff leave and move in.
- Assist with meet and greet when necessary for private events.
- Be the main point of contact for Fakenham flower ladies and other florists(used for events)
- Flexibility to cover other duties which may be required.
Personal Qualities
- Good management experience, leading a team in the private service or hospitality environment
- Have a genuine commitment to work to highest possible standard with excellent attention to detail
- To be hardworking, flexible, energetic and trustworthy
- Excellent communication skills to make people feel welcome in the Hall
- Be able to take direction but also work under your own initiative and solve problems
- Consistently demonstrate and able to develop in others Our Five Great Behaviours
- Ability to drive and cook if necessary
Additional information
- Must have a full UK driving licence
- First Aid qualifications or willingness to attend training course
- Must be physically fit and have a good head for heights
- An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed
Working hours will be 40 hours per week, excluding breaks and working patterns will include weekends and evenings so a flexible approach is essential. Holidays must be taken at agreed times.
Competitive salary offered.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Posted on March 15, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in the heart of Norfolk’s countryside.
We are looking for an experienced Head Gardener to maintain a beautiful and majestic 21-acre estate/holistic retreat.
We are looking for someone who can manage the formal garden, lakes, forest paths, chalk stream and water meadows to an exceptionally high standard.
Our Client has created a tranquil haven which allows their guests to unwind, slow down and restore.
This position would suit someone who is able to work with nature, allowing it to flourish, bring bountiful harvest, whilst creating a breath taking and attractive setting for their guests.
As the Head Gardener, we would expect you to be able to:
- Manage and maintain the external aesthetic vision.
- Operate and maintain garden machinery.
- Provide excellent plant knowledge.
- Understand the seasonal requirements of a completely organic garden.
- Manage a team of staff (gardeners, growers & volunteers) to maximise output and maintain aesthetics.
- Plan and schedule tasks, working towards long term goals/visions.
- Carry out all administration, budgets, purchasing and ordering.
- Collaborate on design of potential new areas and future projects.
- Work in conjunction with the Grower and Head Chef in managing and overseeing the output and development of the biodynamic kitchen garden (Farm to fork).
- Spend roughly a third of their time planning and scheduling tasks and working towards long term strategic goals.
- Work collaboratively with the owner, who himself is a garden designer.
- Share their vision for the gardens to become healing and teaching tools for the guests.
The person needs to be:
- An experienced manager and leader who is approachable.
- Highly organised, tidy & proactive.
- Have Organic and Biodynamic experience.
- Capable of working symbiotically with nature.
- Creative with flair.
- Systemic & honest.
- IT literate.
- Sensitive to the subtlest workings of nature.
Our client is hoping to find someone who is hard working, trustworthy, honest and willing to go that extra mile.
Excellent working references will be required for this position. Car driver essential due to location.
Horticultural qualifications not essential but would be a real advantage. For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
Posted on March 9, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Sous Chef required for gorgeous country pub offering delicious, exciting menus throughout the year. Diners return time and time again to enjoy the head chef’s cooking and also to relax in this traditional English pub. Comfortable seating both inside and out where early meals can be taken to watch the sun going down.
Located in the village of Lindsey which is between Hadleigh and Bildeston -own transport essential as the pub is very rural.
The ideal person will be reliable, punctual and happy to work shifts including evenings and weekends, supporting the Head Chef and small friendly, young team all who offer a professional service at all times. Someone who can offer chef assistance and be creative in their own right ensuring the standard of food and the experience offered to diners remains excellent.
The menus change seasonally and offer a choice of much loved classics and specials using locally sourced fresh ingredients.
Competitive salary offered and a lovely working environment.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on March 9, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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Have you ever dreamed of working with a team of biodynamic growers who grow what you request and bring you the best organic produce straight to your kitchen from an on site small holding? Would you enjoy the challenge of continually updating a seasonal menu that is beautiful to look at as well as delicious and nutritious to eat and would you like to help design and build your own kitchen and your own team and work in a beautiful brand new open kitchen and talk to guests about your passion for food?
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef who is enthusiastic about producing a predominantly vegetarian and vegan menu in the heart of one of the UK’s premier staycation resorts. We have a wonderful, young and ambitious team and we’re looking for the right person to lead the kitchen team to delivering a high quality of seasonal food straight from farm to fork or plot to plate.
This person needs to be passionate, organised and systematic with a drive to create a name for themselves in one of Norfolk’s best locations.
You will work with the Head Gardener and Grower on the vegetable production schedule, incorporating external suppliers where required to maximise menu potential.
You will be in charge of the staff, purchasing, ordering and budgets.
You will be required to:
- Plan the new kitchen and order equipment
- Drive the recruitment process for the rest of the café team
- Plan the menus and work out costs and price points
- Set up relationships with local suppliers
- Maintain appropriate stocks, products, tools and equipment for your team.
- Work with our growers to decide what is grown, what volumes and dates
- Prepare and oversee preparation of food to high standards
- Help ensure food is seasonal, of known provenance and sourced locally, where possible
- Lead service and the team
- Build our pantry of preserves, pickles, ferments etc
Job Requirements
- Experienced and creative head chef, with minimum 4 years professional experience
- A special interest in working with seasonal, sustainable ingredients to create a vegetable-led menu
- Experience of developing menus and kitchen processes
- A proactive and highly organised approach to work
- A love of food, cooking and people
- Exceptional guest and customer relations
- To ensure that an accurate log is maintained for any purchases and deliveries as per the set standards.
- To maintain appropriate stocks, products, tools, and equipment for your team.
- Providing creative solutions for gluts in production from the kitchen garden
- Creating menus, from conception to completions for retreats, the café and events when required
- Ensuring that the day-to-day kitchen and cafe operation runs smoothly.
- Liaise regularly with the Head of Operations to ensure the provision of an all-encompassing.
- Service and positively engage with colleagues, guests, visitors, clients, and our service providers to ensure a seamless experience is created.
- Support and assist coaching new starters through their probation periods.
- Hold monthly team meetings, in collaboration with the Head of Operations, and implement systems to ensure that all relevant information is cascaded.
- Assist Senior Management/Partners with any projects, as directed, and implement and feedback on any actions, as necessary.
- Ensure that all staff Health & Safety training is completed and updated.
- Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to Head of Operations.
- Provide reports, as required, in relation to purchasing, wage control and food scheduling. Analysis information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Perform all administrative duties relating to the kitchen operation.
- Assist in other team responsibilities when necessary.
- To ensure effective communications within and between teams, be involved in and participate in meetings and team briefings.
- To undertake necessary in-house training and any training needs identified in workplace development practices.
Sample and taster menus will be required.
Excellent references a must.
For more information about this very exciting opportunity, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
Posted on March 9, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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Full Time experienced Groom/Rider required for small, professional event yard with 5 horses.
The successful person will be required to work alongside our yard manager .
Requirements
- Quiet rider, capable of hacking fit competition horses
- Lunging skills
- Ability to take sole charge
- High level of attention to detail
- Confident handling competition horses
- Willing to drive a 3.5T lorry – HGV would be an advantage , training can be provided.
Benefits
- Excellent salary and full holiday and benefits package
- 5 day week but will include weekends
- Beautiful working environment
- Quality, straight forward horses
- Caring and supportive Employer
- Ongoing training and support where required/desired
Reliability, punctuality and a good work ethic are essential. An easy to get along with personality and the ability to work well within a small team.
Car driver essential due to location (In Herts/Essex/Cambs/Suffolk triangle)
No accommodation available so preferably someone within 30 minutes.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 7, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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We are looking for someone who can assist and support the company PA, Managing Partner and Head of Operations with day-to-day accounting processes as well as the administration of payroll and HR records.
This role requires a systematic people person who thrives on attention to details and efficient operational processes. Working across all departments to ensure that all our partners, employees, guests, and teachers have a deeply fulfilling experience.
The person needs to be:
- Detailed, organised, tidy, systematic, and energetic
- Capable of working across many platforms, IT proficient with excellent reporting skills
- Able to take honest and constructive feedback
- Able to demonstrate previous experience in operations or HR in a hospitality setting
- Eager to learn new systems and ways of working
- A real team player
- A good communicator and discreet
Finance Responsibilities:
- Processing and review of supplier invoices, including all purchases and overheads
- Assist with payments processing
- With support of Site Management teams, manage supplier invoices including following up queries such as discrepancies or missing invoices with suppliers on a timely basis
- Support the Company PA in delivering internal management accounts
- Maintain head office petty cash and reconcile each month
- Assist with payroll processing
HR Responsibilities:
- Efficient and accurate preparation, input and maintenance of information and data into the HR system.
- Process and general administration of employee contracts and other key documentation.
- Completion of pension documentation including auto-enrolment
- Dealing with first line HR queries including payroll queries, company policy, and training issues and escalating to the Company PA
- Administration of employee benefit platform
Office and Site Management Responsibilities:
- Diary arrangement and administration of key company meetings
- Ensuring office is equipped with necessary supplies and maintaining the office environment
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997.
Posted on March 6, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR – Ipswich
A rare opportunity to join a National Insurance Company on the outskirts of Ipswich where full training will be given.
The ideal person will have excellent communication skills and be polite, well spoken and with an easy to get along with manner.
The insurance company deals with farmers, agricultural businesses and a variety of clients so someone with a keen interest in country pursuits would be ideal ( Shooting, equestrian, rugby, cricket etc) or perhaps from an agricultural background.
The successful person will be working within a small friendly team offering support to other staff members and offering a professional service to the company’s clients. Excellent communication skills and fully IT competent.
This would suit someone who has previously worked in insurance or in a similar customer service based role.
We are looking for someone who has both Maths and English GCSEs at level 4 (C)
Posted on March 4, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time experienced carpenter to join established team working within a well known landscaping and construction company.
The Person
- Reliable, punctual with a good work ethic
- A good Team Player
- Can take instruction and follow it through to completed product
- Be able to work to high standard specifications
- Be familiar with Decking, trellising, sheds, summer houses, pergolas etc
- Car driver who is happy to travel to projects
- Use of a variety of power tools
The Job
- High specification landscaping projects
- Building ,decking, trellises, walkways, sheds, summer houses, pergolas etc
- Working on a variety of projects large and small
- Liaising with other Managers, supervisors and other staff members
- Use of power tools
We are looking for an enthusiastic new member of the team who can offer high quality work adding to the professional service already offered by this company.
Salary depending on age and experience
Posted on March 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper/Cook required for private household in beautiful location with the nearest town being Bungay.
The ideal applicant will have previous experience working within a large country house and understand the demands of working around a family.
The position requires the couple to carry out the following roles:
Housekeeper will:-
- Carry out all housework within this large country house to a high standard including laundry and ironing
- Prepare and serve healthy meals to the small family
- Keep the house clean, tidy and organised at all times
- Be reliable, trustworthy with a friendly personality and a good work ethic.
In exchange for the above there will be a competitive salary offered and own bedroom and bathroom in a lovely 2 bedroom cottage(shared with 1 other) . The Employer will cover all utility bills.
There is also the use of a car.
This is a full time position and when the owners are in residence Saturday mornings will be part of the working week.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on March 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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Full Time experienced Orchard Worker/Groundsman required to join one other person managing all the work within this small family farm with apple orchards.
This would suit someone who understands the demands of working with the seasons and offering the best care for the trees and fruit ensuring a fruitful harvest.
The position will require experience in the following areas:-
- Pruning fruit trees
- spraying when required
- picking the fruit
- packing the fruit
- replanting when necessary
Accommodation available on site and good salary offered to the successful person.
References will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 22, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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Full Time experienced Nursery Assistant required for lovely children’s day care nursery located on the Suffolk Essex borders in the village of East Bergholt. Easy access from both Ipswich , Colchester and A12
This is a full time position with approx 32 hours( Monday to friday) and the flexibility to work more when necessary.
The ideal person must have childcare qualifications -Cache level 3 and have a genuine love of working with pre school children from babies upwards.
Someone reliable, kind, caring and a real team player who can offer a friendly, professional service ensuring that the little one’s parents can leave their babies knowing they are in safe hands.
Someone who can make the children’s day at the nursery so enjoyable, happy and fun making them want to come back for more.
Creativity with activities and the ability to engage children’s attention with fun games and learning play.
A warm and gentle personality essential.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk
Posted on February 14, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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We are looking for a full time, live in, experienced Stud Hand / Gardener / Groundsman to take care of the day-to-day maintenance/grounds of a lovely, private Equestrian yard. Previous experience with/around horses is an absolute must.
We are looking for someone who can do the following:
- Mowing lawns, verges, driveways
- Cutting hedges
- Weeding
- Spraying
- Replacing fence posts and rails
- Painting or repairing
- Clearing gutters
- Minor property repairs and tidy ups
- Field maintenance including rolling and fertilising etc.
- Using tractors to take large bale haylage to turned out horses.
- Helping on the yard as and when required.
- Letting dogs out of an evening
- Sole charge of the property/yard when the family and team are away competing.
- Opportunity to ride for the right person and if they are light enough and keen to
- Opportunity to help at competitions if the person wishes to get involved
Excellent working conditions, beautiful cart lodge available for couple, single person with well-behaved pets
If this sounds like the perfect job for you then please get in touch.
Posted on February 12, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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We are looking for a full time, live out, experienced Rider/Groom to manage the day to day running of a lovely, private GB endurance yard. Previous experience with endurance horses is not essential, however the person MUST be a competent rider (racing, eventing, show-jumping, dressage, hunting, polo etc).
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who would enjoy spending long hours in the saddle, training and prepping top class Arabian horses for endurance races. You will be a major part of the team and will be involved in all aspects of the job including competition.
Due to the size of the horses, the person ideally needs to be lightweight (80/85 Kgs max)
We need someone who is happy to spend long periods of time in the saddle (hacking, cantering) – this could be laps on a canter track or long rides around the forest.
Good turn out skills is a must (plaiting, trimming, grooming, washing).
You will get the chance to crew at local, National, and International competitions (training available throughout).
There are lots of opportunities to learn with this job, if you have got the enthusiasm required to join this exciting team then please get in touch.
Full time, 5.5-6 days a week, gorgeous working environment, and competitive salary.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 6, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
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We are looking for an experienced, well referenced, and wonderful domestic couple to work on a full time, live in basis at a lovely farmhouse/stud in Thetford. The couple need to be experienced around horses and looking after the paddocks, stables, and gardens.
Maintenance person – permanent
- All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
- General gardening – weeding and cutting back
- Hedge cutting and chopping logs
- Feeding and walking dogs when needed
Housekeeper/Groom – Maternity cover 1 year (may be permanent)- this is shared with one other person.
- All stable duties-mucking out, feeding, tack cleaning, riding Arabian horses, putting horses on/off the walker, lunging etc
- Happy to go on very long hacks helping to get the horses ready for competition
- Good at turn out and happy to attend competitions inc staying overnight either B&B but often in caravan. Ensuing early start and late finish.
- Crewing, Assisting with water and supplies and following a simple routing.
- Housekeeping, cleaning house , ironing , washing, changing beds, shopping when needed, errands etc
Both positions are full time and will include a 5 day, working week.
Hours 8.00am to 5.30pm – weekends on a rota basis.
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Beautiful accommodation but only big enough for a couple.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 5, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
**NOW FILLED**
We are looking for a wonderful, live in, Mothers Help / Girl Friday to assist in the day to day running of a busy family with younger children/Grandchildren.
We are looking for an energetic, friendly, and fun person who can muck in and help where necessary, always with a smile!
Someone who is great around children is an absolute must.
You will be required to work Thursday- Tuesday when the house is at its busiest, 39 hours a week.
You will be required to do all housekeeping duties apart from ironing.
- Laying the table, tidying up after meals/ loading and unloading the dishwasher
- Keeping the house tidy (bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms and boot room)
- Making and stripping beds
- Playing with the children inside and outside
- Taking the children to see the outdoor pets (donkeys)
Generally, someone with a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude who is not afraid to get stuck in would be ideal for this lovely vacancy. You will also be required to do the same hours at our clients holiday cottage by the coast when the family have their holiday.
Beautiful, 2-bedroom cottage available on site but away from the main house. Would suit couple or single person. Pets allowed. Would consider a horse for the right person.
Car driver essential due to rural location
For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
