Posted on April 3, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Groom/Groundsperson required for family yard located near Halstead Essex. Easy access from the A12 and A120.
The family have 2 horses at the moment but there will be another added to the yard shortly.
The Groom will be required to carry out all yard duties, exercise the horses ( with another rider ), clip, plait and generally keep the yard and horses in good condition at all times. The horses live out all summer and come back into work in July through to March. A lorry driver would be great but not a dealbreaker and someone who can turn the horses out for hunting would be an advantage.
There is a 3 bedroom house available on site and a couple would be considered who can manage the two jobs between them. Well behaved pet welcome too.
Car driver essential.
The Groundsperson will be required to maintain the grounds alongside a gardener, strimming, weeding, pruning, hedge cutting, spraying and basic handyperson duties around the yard. Dog care also required at times.
If the person or couple decide not to live in, housesitting will be required at times throughout the year.
email: info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 26, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time, experienced live in Couple required for private household located close to Woodstock, in the beautiful Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.
The Farmhouse is set in 5 stunning acres and has 5 bedrooms. This is the principal’s main residence but he travels regularly. Usually, it is occupied by 1 or 2 adults but almost every weekend his two daughters will visit the property with their nanny. The role needs someone who has very high standards for both housekeeping and cooking. Always looking to improve culinary skills and adapt meals to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten and dairy free options. You will be preparing meals on a daily basis, three meals for the principal and guests.
Reasonability’s:
- Prepare the house for the principal and guests’ arrival from small get togethers to shooting parties over a period of a few days
- Creating flower arrangements
- Produce from the kitchen garden
- Laundry & Wardrobe Management
- Shopping for food
- Household accounts
- Driving duties to include looking after nine classic and modern cars including servicing and driving them on a regular basis.
- Airport runs, driving Principal and his family to different places around the country
- Butler duties are informal even though there are many high profile guests
- Maintenance of the property and gardens
- Look after the kitchen garden, orchard and lawned areas
- Security of the property is a high priority and one to is sought to be constantly improved
The right couple will need to be proactive, efficient, trust worthy, discreet, managing their own time when the principal isn’t in residence.
The accommodation is a separate Studio Ensuite with little lounge and wood burner.
A car will be provided.
It is a lovely family to work for and a really wonderful role.
Fully checkable references and an enhanced DBS will be required before starting.
For more information, please contact Jackie or Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 25, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, experienced and wonderful Housekeeper / Cook required for beautiful, family home not far from Little Ryburgh, Norfolk.
This is a stunning, Georgian property consisting of 8 bedrooms, situated in an idyllic and secluded spot.
The family are really lovely and have other staff members that have been working on their estate for several years. They are now hoping to find a fantastic housekeeper to join their team, who is happy to take care of their beautiful family home all year round.
The person must be careful, meticulous and take great pride in their work. Previous experience as a housekeeper is essential.
The children are all older now, so for 60 % of the year there will only be two of them in the house plus their two dogs.
Hours:
- 25-30 hours a week (more if required).
Responsibilities:
- All general housekeeping
- Dusting, polishing, hoovering, mopping
- Deep cleaning as and when required
- laundry- all washing, ironing, folding and sorting
- Changing beds
- Emptying bins
- Basic cooking and help with meal prep when the family are entertaining
- Walking the dogs as and when required
Preferred days:
- Mondays and Fridays would be ideal each week and then the other days can be flexible
Great hourly rate of pay for an experienced, traditional housekeeper.
This would suit someone who has worked within a private household setting previously and is local to the area.
For more information about this lovely opportunity, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Nb Excellent working references will be required as well as an up to date DBS check before starting.
Posted on March 22, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
An opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Experienced Gardener with the enthusiasm for maintaining a beautiful garden already at a high standard set East of Peterborough and bordering Norfolk. The position is full time, permanent and would suit a friendly and knowledgeable all round gardener.
The property is a beautiful old Victorian Rectory set within 7 acres of land. The majority of the estate is cut paddocks without animals onsite and the 3 acre garden consists of extensive manicured lawns, a topiary garden, several mixed beds and borders, roses, hedges with one large hedge along the driveway, old established trees and new trees.
The owner is passionate about her garden and will work closely with the experienced gardener in putting together the plans throughout the year. There are two part time assistants to help with maintenance and assist the gardener.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, ambitious and physically fit as the role is hands on. A passion for gardens and attention to detail is essential with good horticultural and plant knowledge. PA1/PA6 spray certificates are essential. A chain saw certificate would also be an advantage. A driving licence is required for the role due to the rural location of the estate and a van is provided for work purposes. There is a wide range of machinery including garden tools, tractor and trailer, therefore the ability to operate a range of garden machinery and good craft skills are also desirable for the role.
You will need to be organised, able to plan and prioritise your workload, have good communication skills and the ability to work alongside others.
The hours will be 8am to 4pm with half an hour for lunch, but there can be some flexibility.
Please apply to email-info@ruralreacruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 20, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom/ Stud Groom required for private showjumping stud in Newmarket, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone reliable, punctual with a good work ethic to join the established team.
The successful person will be required to work 5 days a week which will include weekends – one whole weekend off a month.
The Position:-
- All yard duties -mucking out, hays, waters, feeding etc
- Turning horses out to a high standard
- Handling, foals, young stock, mares and colts
- Long reining and lunging
- Non riding or Riding (breaking and bringing on if competent)
The person:-
- Reliable, hard working and a real team player
- Confident with all horses-foals to brood mares
- Car driver with own transport
- Happy handling horses on the ground
- Must have a proven track record of stud work
- Car driver with own Transport
- Fit and healthy as the position can be quite physical
- Looking for a long term position within a friendly team
A generous hourly rate will be offered to the successful person which will depend on the individual.
Email -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 18, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Posted on March 15, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper required for beautiful, private house located in Central London.
The new housekeeper must have previously worked within a private household and understand the need for discretion and politeness at all times.
We are looking for someone reliable, trustworthy with a really good work ethic and the ability to oversee the day-to-day duties of a small team. Someone who can motivate the team, inspiring them to deliver their absolute best and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.
The Housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning rooms, caring for the household linen and keeping material stock replenished regularly.
Some front of house duties will also be required on occasions, such as greeting guests and serving refreshments.
Valeting duties will also be required, which will include preparation and care of clothes. Someone who possesses straight forward cooking skills, as the housekeeper may be required to prepare a light meal.
Car driver and non smoker essential
Accommodation will be provided along with a good annual salary.
Fully checkable references will be required.
To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 15, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Estate Manager required for a 4000 acre prestigious, country Estate located in South East England. The Estate comprises a Principal House with 50 acres of magnificent gardens surrounded by parkland.
The majority of the farmland is farmed by contractors and there is also a managed shoot.
The Estate includes several houses and cottages and employs c.35 staff.
There will be a lovely 3 bedroom cottage and a generous salary offered to the successful person as well as other fabulous benefits.
Some of the current staff members have been with the family for almost 20 years and this is always such a good indication of an excellent employer.
The Position:
- Being fully responsible for presenting the Estate to the highest standards at all times
- To ensure that all properties, walls, hedges, gates, woodlands, tracks and driveways, utilities, vehicles, machinery and equipment are properly maintained.
- To liaise directly with the Owner’s principal Executive
- To live on the Estate and act as Caretaker
- Implement the management through the heads of the various departments
- To formally report to the Board of Directors. On a day to day basis the EM will work in conjunction with the Chief of Staff of the Principal’sFamily Office.
- To attend management Meetings monthly
- To maintain all Estate files and records and reply to all correspondence, enquiries and demands promptly and efficiently.
- To ensure the Estate complies with all relevant legislation
- To represent the Owners in the local community, parish council etc and to uphold the good name and reputation of the Estate
- To assist in the continuing development of the management and IT systems
- Liaising with the client’s HR department based in London on all HR matters and be responsible for all past and current employee welfare
- Carry out financial duties in collaboration with the London accounting department-implement, track and reconcile annual revenue and budgets
- To liaise with the London property and Building Departments with regard to all the Estate maintenance.
- To provide the owner with support, required from time to time i.e when in residence.
The Person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy with an excellent work ethic
- Polite, well presented and and excellent communicator.
- Actively engaged with all operations on the Estate
- Organised, tenacious, thorough with a keen eye for detail
- Forward thinking, flexible and capable of using own initiative
- Fully IT literate
- Looking for a position with longevity
- An exceptional Estate Manager with proven experience in a similar role within a private household.
For further information please call Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 15, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Local, live-out housekeepers required for a beautiful, formal Cotswold property near Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. You will be working as part of a small housekeeping team reporting to the Head Housekeeper and House Manager. Previous housekeeping experience is essential, however continuous training will be provided.
Positive attitude, good manners and a firm understanding of a private household environment is key. Candidates must be able to take instructions well, willing to learn and be proactive, have the ability to work in a team and individually, have great attention to detail and a sunny disposition.
Beautiful and comfortable uniform will be provided with other bonuses including meals and drinks on duty. It is the principals weekend residence so occasional weekend work will be required with enough notice given in advance and two days off during the week in lieu.
Hours:
The role is primarily Monday – Friday 8am- 4pm with occasional weekend work.
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 gross per annum depending on experience.
20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Duties will include:
- All aspects of housekeeping, laundry and ironing to a high standard
- Deep cleaning and routine cleaning
- Working as part the housekeeping team and individually at times
- Following given instructions and house manuals
- Helping to receive and unload shopping weekly and replenish household supplies
- Liaise with Head Housekeeper
- Keeping the main residence and guest accommodation immaculate and welcoming at all times.
For more information please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Chauffeur/Gardener/Groundsperson required for busy family located in beautiful rural location close to Monks Eleigh, Suffolk- approx 6 miles from Hadleigh and Sudbury.
This is a full time position offering 40 hours a week generally over 5 days, however the successful person will be required to show flexibility when they drive family members ,as there could be some late finishes on occasions and possibly overnight stays if too far to return home in same day( this is very rare).
The Gardener/Handyperson/Driver will be well presented, reliable, discreet and completely trustworthy with an easy to get along with personality.
The position :-
- General gardening of a beautiful 3 acre formal garden which includes a pond
- Weeding, pruning and replanting so excellent horticultural knowledge essential
- Hedgecutting, Grass cutting using large ride on mower and other gardening requirements such as strimming, spraying, raking and cutting back.
- Requires a clean driving licence to drive the Principal’s luxury cars
- Keeping cars clean and refuelling when necessary
- Chauffeuring family locally and further afield
- General Handyman skills to keep fences etc in good repair
The Person will :-
- Be reliable, discreet, trustworthy with a friendly personality
- Be a safe driver with a clean licence
- Have previous private household experience(fully referenced)
- Enjoy gardening and have really good horticultural skills
- Be happy to finish late on occasions
- Have general maintenance skills to keep fencing etc in good order
- Be able to use and maintain large garden machinery
A generous salary will be offered along with a really lovely working environment- quiet and serene.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Groom required to look after a happy family yard near Newmarket, doing a bit of everything! They are currently training up for easy to get to goals and shows; working hunter; local Shows, and Pony Club activities. The role would be mostly hacking out and schooling, and in the Summer there is Beach Riding and Woodland Riding. The applicant MUST be a confident rider, enthusiastic and reliable.
Duties and responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced Head Groom capable of managing 16.2 hunters to a high standard together with managing family horses and ponies. All duties of a professional groom in sole charge will be expected, including, but not limited to:
- Building up and maintaining fitness levels
- Supervising a fearless 11 year old
- Care of Tack, Tack Room and Stables
- Paddock maintenance
- Basic knowledge of equine first aid – the ability to spot and deal with minor wounds etc
- HGV licence would be a significant bonus & Trailer licence
- Supervision of part time / temporary groom(s)
Core working hours will be between 0800 and 1700, however the hours will vary according to the needs of the Estate and the requirements of the role with the need to start earlier and finish later when necessary.
You will generally be required to be available between Monday to Sunday. Where possible you will be entitled to two days off in a seven day period at reasonable times to be agreed with the Estate.
You may have to work such additional hours as are necessary for the proper performance of your duties which will include weekends and bank holidays for which you will receive time off in lieu as agreed with the Estate.
This is a lovely opportunity for the right applicant to work for a friendly and relaxed family on a yard set in stunning parkland.
To apply, please send recent riding photos / videos and an up to date CV to Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 12, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Catering Manager required to help deliver the School’s aims and objectives by ensuring the provision of an efficient and effective delivery of all school internal events and catering service, with attractive, healthy, varied meals for students, staff and visitors.
Hours:
Term time: 11am -19.30pm Monday – Friday
7.30am – 16.00pm (Alternate Saturdays – total 17)
Fridays off when working on a Saturday
Out of Term Time: 19 x Cleaning days 9.45am – 14.30pm
4 Weeks during the Summer Lettings; Includes 2 weeks of day shifts
& 2 weeks of evenings/weekend shifts (Friday off).
Summer lets: Average 28 hours per week
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head, Director of Finance and Operations in devising and implementing appropriate policies and strategies to
maximise usage of the catering service, and to ensure that it contributes to the school’s aims and objectives.
- Event support, organise and oversee all catering at functions and events
- Regularly meet/liaise with all relevant staff throughout the school including the staff member presenting the event, the Estate Manager, Network Manager, Head’s PA and marketing staff to ensure clearly communicated function setup and promotion requirements.
- Arrange appropriate catering staff required to support school events. Ensure that all staff provide a courteous, professional
and efficient service.
- Management of resources
- Day to day management of the catering service including the planning and costing of menus, and organising the preparation, cooking and service of meals and refreshments, ensuring that variety and excellent quality is consistently provided.
- Devise and Implement cost-effective stock control and purchasing procedures to maintain correct storage and stock levels.
- Assist the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation and monitoring of the catering budget to ensure that agreed expenditure and income targets are met.
- Ensure that all plant and equipment for which responsible is operational and maintained in a safe working condition through
a specified programme of regular inspection and planned maintenance.
- Leadership and management , take personal pride in ensuring that the appearance and smooth running of the catering service contribute to a positive image of the school, and encourage and direct others as appropriate to do so.
- In liaison with Director of Finance and Operations, recruit, induct, develop, deploy, motivate and appraise staff for which responsible to ensure that they have clear expectations of their roles, and that high performance standards are achieved and
maintained.
- Organise duty rotas and daily routines to ensure that the catering service is provided consistently, and in accordance with
agreed specifications.
- Health and Safety
- Ensure that risk assessments are in place for all relevant hazards and working procedures, and ensure that all staff for which
responsible are familiar with safe working practices and understand the importance of complying with them.
- Ensure that all food is stored, handled, prepared, processed, cooked and served in accordance with the highest standards of
food hygiene at all times.
- Ensure that menus provide for healthy eating, meet recommended nutritional requirements, and make provision for
special dietary requirements as relevant.
- Establish a comprehensive cleaning programme to ensure that all catering areas and ancillary rooms, and all equipment and
machinery are maintained in a clean, hygienic and safe condition throughout and at the end of each working day, with regular
deep cleaning as required.
- Communications and marketing
Qualifications:
NVQ2 in Catering and a certificate in food hygiene
For more information about this position, please contact Jackie info@ruralrecruitmrnt.co.uk
Posted on March 11, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Great opportunity to help manage the day to day operations of a lovely family run farm based on the outskirts of Norwich, Norfolk.
This is a hands on position and would suit someone ambitious, loyal and driven. There is a chance to progress and take on more reasonability in time.
Tractor driver and irrigation experience essential. Must be happy to help at harvest and do overtime / weekends as and when necessary.
Full time, permanent, employed position.
Accommodation a possibility for the right person.
Glowing references will be required before starting.
Posted on March 6, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Assistant Gardener required to join a small team managing the maintenance of this beautiful Estate Garden. The garden has approx 10 acres comprising a 4 acre walled garden and a further 6/7 acres with a variety of areas. Located 8 miles South of Saxmundham, Suffolk Easy access via the A12.
The ideal person will have previously worked as a gardener within a large, country house garden and have good horticultural knowledge. Someone who can carry out all general gardening including, weeding, pruning, cutting back, planting, digging over, mulching and all other jobs as required throughout the seasons.
This role will also include lawn care using large garden machinery, such as ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutter etc. Experience with topiary would be an advantage.
The gardens comprise the following areas:
- Formal lawns and borders
- Wild flower areas
- Rose and cutting gardens
- Vegetable garden
- Trees
- Greenhouse
- Water Feature
- Topiary
The Person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy, polite and well presented.
- Hard working and enthusiastic with a genuine love of gardening.
- Experienced with large garden machinery.
- Will have good horticultural experience and good plant identification knowledge.
- Happy to work in all weathers
- A car driver with own transport.
You will be working alongside the Senior Gardener so this is not an isolated position, however there will be times when you are required to work alone.
This is a Monday to Friday position with the opportunity to earn overtime if required. Normal hours will be 7.30am to 4.15pm with an early finish of 3.15pm on Friday.
This would suit a local person with own transport due to the rural location of the Estate.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 6, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Senior Gardener required for beautiful 10 acre garden within a private, country, Estate located approx 5 miles South West of Halesworth, Suffolk and 13 miles West of the coastal town of Southwold. A great location for people who enjoy being close to the beach for their days off.
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person with a great work ethic who would genuinely love the opportunity to maintain and improve this stunning garden. Someone with a real flair and passion who takes a pride in their work.
The successful person will be very hands on and have extensive horticultural knowledge. RHS qualifications would be preferred but not essential as long as the experience in a similar garden is proven.
You will be working with one other full time gardener, so someone who works well with others is a must and who has the ability to advise and assist when necessary.
The gardener must be friendly, polite and easy to get along with.
This is a 39 hour week – Monday to Thursday-start time 7.30 am until 4.15 pm and Friday 7.30am to 3.15 pm. There is the opportunity to earn overtime if required.
Accommodation available on the Estate.
The garden comprises 4 acres of walled garden and 6/7 further acres of formal lawns, borders, topiary, cutting garden, greenhouse, vegetable garden, trees, water features and wild flower areas.
The Position:-
- Carrying out all general gardening tasks, weeding, pruning, replanting, mulching, edging, cutting back etc
- Maintaining the lawns using large garden machinery, including ride on mower, strimmer etc
- Spraying and weed control with an environmentally friendly approach.
- Growing vegetables and fruit for the house.
- Maintaining and refreshing the cutting garden, rose garden and keeping the formal borders immaculate.
- Maintaining hedges which includes topiary
The Person:-
- Reliable, polite, well presented with an easy to have around personality.
- Will have extensive horticultural experience and knowledge, preferably RHS qualified.
- Will be able to use and maintain large garden machinery.
- Will be able to provide fully checkable references for similar senior gardening positions.
- Happy to work in all weathers and know instinctively what needs doing and when, through the seasons.
- Enthusiastic with a genuine passion for horticulture and makes sure things are done correctly.
- A car driver with own transport.
- Will have PA1 and PA6 spray certificates.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 1, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full or Part Time experienced Gardener/Handyperson required for private, country house located approx 5 miles south west of Aylesbury.
We are looking for a very experienced gardener with excellent horticultural knowledge to manage and care for this established garden. The ideal person will be able to replan and restock where necessary to keep the garden well maintained throughout the year. The owners are passionate about their garden and wish to find a like minded person.
The garden comprises -formal lawns, rose garden, cutting garden, vegetable garden, green house, hedges, shrubs etc and leisure areas ( pool and tennis court).
Experience with large garden machinery essential -ride on mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters etc
Someone with handyperson skills would be an advantage to help around the house and grounds.
This is preferably a live out position with the successful person living with 40 minutes of the property.
Excellent hourly rate offered. Fully checkable references will be required.
Car driver essential due to location.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 27, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, experienced Assistant Gardener required for lovely private family near Congham, Kings Lynn.
Hours: 40 per week
Monday-Friday.
This is a full time, permanent position.
We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and well referenced gardener who is happy to work alongside the family’s current Head Gardener all year round.
The person must either have horticultural qualifications or previous private gardening experience to be considered.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 19, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Knowledgeable couple required for large country estate in beautiful Lincolnshire, approximately 5 miles from Stamford. The couple will be required to work under the current Estate Manager, assisting with the heavy horses, animal care and grounds maintenance.
Experience handling heavy horses is preferred as this is a crucial part of the role.
The estate consists of 90 acres and already has some lovely members of staff helping to run it. The family show and breed heavy horses, and also have alpacas, sheep, dogs, chickens and ducks on site so this role would suit a couple who are great with animals and have experience looking after livestock.
Horse care:
- Turning heavy horses in and out of the field/stable
- General handling and educating
- Mucking out / poo picking fields
- Grooming
- Feeding
- Going to shows as and when required
- Showing the horses in hand
- Covering the current Managers day off / annual leave- sole charge of the running of the yard
- Previous heavy horse experience would be preferred
Animal Care:
- General care including feeding, checking waters, mucking out, grooming, basic veterinary care, liaising with vets
- Confident and competent around large, heavy horses, alpacas, sheep, dogs and chickens
Estate Maintenance:
- Cutting lawns and hedges
- Gardening
- Re wilding
- Strimming
- Mending both wooden and electric fences
- Maintaining tracks
- Changing lightbulbs in outbuildings/stables and main house
- Splitting logs
- Clearing gutters
- Use of ride on mower, gator/trailer, quad bike and mini tractors
- Ragwort pulling
Accommodation available:
Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage with 2 large double rooms and an open plan living, kitchen diner. This will be included in the overall package and the couple will not be expected to pay bills. They must be happy to look after the principals little dogs whilst she is away.
The role:
The estate is lovely and the family like things to be done neatly and well.
There is a very strong team in place already with great dynamics.
This would suit a very practical couple who love animals and enjoy working in a rural location. A couple who are happy to muck in, turn their hands to most things with a strong work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude would be ideal. This is certainly more of a lifestyle than a 9-5 job. The person must be comfortable and competent handling large, heavy horses.
There is also an opportunity to be put through your HGV licence so someone willing to travel would be ideal.
Hours:
- 5.5 days a week
- Will include weekends and pet sitting
If you would like to join this friendly team on a long term, permanent basis then we would love to hear from you.
Clean driving licence essential.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 19, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper required to work alongside established Housekeeper maintaining this beautiful private country house located between Hadleigh and Stowmarket.
This is ideally a live in position and lovely accommodation is available on site (no dependents or pets). A live out housekeeper would be considered if commute is within 15 minutes from the property.
This is a 5 day week position and will included every weekend, so 2 days during the week will be normal days off.
The housekeeper will be required to be on call overnight for alarm calls.
Private household experience preferred although previous employment on a luxury yacht or within a first class hotel would be considered.
The successful person will receive a generous salary and a lovely working environment in exchange for being a reliable, enthusiastic member of the small team all providing high standard service at all times.
The position:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and small item ironing ( bedding goes to ironing service)
- Deep cleans when required
- General tidying-emptying bins, dishwasher, washing machine etc –
- Keeping flowers refreshed
- Ordering supplies for the house
- Taking instruction from the Principals
- Working alone to cover holidays and days off
- Working alternate weekends on a rota basis
The Person:-
- Reliable, polite, well presented with a good work ethic and high attention to detail
- Fully referenced for previous similar posts
- Car driver with clean license
- Non smoker
- Experienced in all housework
- Able to cook for the family and freezer on occasion
- Happy to help with parties at times
Excellent salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references from similar employment.
For more information please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 14, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Customer Service 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 Lavenham, Suffolk.
The hours will be 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday. The successful person will be offered 23 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:-
- Handling general enquiries, including new business, policy alterations and renewals
- Establishing customer needs and assisting with solutions from the company product range
- Processing mid-term adjustments and inviting renewals
- Selling insurance policies and proactively looking for ways to upsell where possible
- Introducing the range of Financial Services and Risk Management products to new and existing clients
- Supporting team members in the management of key accounts
The Person:-
- Will demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude and a positive outlook
- 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
- Organised and able to manage a busy work load and prioritise tasks
- Will hold a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Cert CII qualification or above would be desirable but not essential
- Able and willing to learn new systems, products, processes and skills
In return the successful applicant will receive full training in a friendly and supportive environment.
Please contact Sophie on 07889 849175 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 14, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
TEMPORARY Carer/Housekeeper required for elderly gentleman who has just come out of hospital.
Immediate start required.
This will be approximately 3 weeks to give the gentleman enough time to get back on his feet without being a little wobbly!
This is a full time position and requires the carer/housekeeper to stay overnight within the house ( own rooms and bathroom). Some personal care will be involved.
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy person with a super kind, friendly manner to help with the client’s recovery.
The position will also include housework, laundry, ironing and bed changing.
Someone who can cook lovely healthy meals and organise shopping for the fridge.
Car driver essential to drive the client to appointments when required.
Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references and have an in date DBS.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper required for large country house located just outside Swaffham, Norfolk.
The new housekeeper will be required to work Monday to Friday – 40 hours a week with the possibility of 1 in 4 weekends being worked.
The house has large rooms, high ceilings, large staircases and some solid floors so the housekeeper needs to be fit and active. There are a team of housekeepers so this is not an isolated position although there will be times when you will be required to work alone.
Ideally this would suit an experienced housekeeper who understands the demands of working within a private household, however for someone looking to start a career in a private household, training could be offered.
The Position will include:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed changing
- General cleaning throughout the house
- Kitchen and bathroom cleans
- Periodic deep cleans
- Brass, silver, glass and china cleaning
The Person will be:
- Reliable, punctual and completely trustworthy
- Enthusiastic with a really good work ethic
- A good team player
- Within half an hour of Swaffham
- A non smoker
- A car driver with own transport
- Understand the need for confidentiality
- Friendly and nice to have around
The successful person will be offered a competitive salary which will be experience related. Fully checkable references will be required.
Please contact Jackie 07979 501997/Rebecca 07771 655879/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 2, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time experienced Housekeeper/Family Assistant required for busy young family located near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
5 days a week to include every other weekend. Wednesday and Thursday off during the week when weekends worked.
Hours will be 9am to 4/5pm
We are looking for someone reliable, friendly with a good work ethic to carry out the following:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- General tidying
- Emptying and reloading the dishwasher, emptying the bins.
- Keeping kitchen and bathrooms clean
- Deep cleans when necessary
- Helping with 3 little, energetic children on occasions
- Cooking healthy meals and possibly a little baking
The Person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic, punctual and easy to get along with
- Will be very child friendly and fun to have around
- Will have very high standards and a keen eye for details
- Will be a good ironer and be able to deal with specialist fabrics
- Must be happy to change beds and do the family washing
- A good cook
- A car driver with own transport
- A non smoker
A good salary will be offered to the successful person. Accommodation available if required.
Tel Jackie / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 2, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are currently looking to employ an experienced gardener to work as part of a team on a private estate on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border( 5 minutes from Newmarket). The garden is varied, with formal lawns, large herbaceous borders, naturalised bulb planting, Peony and rose gardens, mixed shrub and herbaceous gardens and a vegetable and cutting garden.
The gardens were initially laid out around 20 years ago, but are constantly developing and evolving, its very much a garden that isn’t standing still. The gardens are private, but we do open for charity twice a year.
Duties to include, but not limited to
Using Ride on Mower and compact tractor mounted implements
Pedestrian mower use, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning, mulching and lawn care.
PA1 and PA6 spray certification and chain saw qualifications desired.
The role is varied and you will be working as part of the department, but also with other member of staff on the estate.
Full Time Permanent position
40 Hours Per Week
Good salary offered to successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 30, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are currently seeking an excellent Lettings Administrator for a busy and well known Estate Agents located in Diss, Norfolk.
This will be a full time position 8.45am – 6pm Monday – Friday with alternate Saturday’s 9am – 4pm, with a day in lieu for the Saturday worked.
Our client has an excellent long standing reputation and is the leading independent estate agency in the area. They require someone who either has previous experience as a Lettings Administrator or a junior who has had experience working in an office in a similar role. The successful applicant will be hard working, personable and be eager to learn.
The offices provide a fun yet hard working culture where training and career progression will be given to the successful applicant.
A competitive salary will be offered based on experience.
The role will include all lettings administration duties such as;
- Collating all relevant paperwork from landlord’s and tenants
- Drawing up tenancy agreements
- Arranging and and agreeing renewal of tenancies
- Arranging check out’s
- Updating window cards & brochures
- Arranging safety certificates
You may also be required to;
- Register applicants
- Book in viewings
- Arrange maintenance visits with contractors
- Update landlords
The person;
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Someone who is proactive and can use their own initiative
- Hard working, detail orientated and methodical in their approach
- Can manage a busy workload independently
- A team player
For more information please contact Sophie on 07889 849 175 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 29, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, live in, experienced Estate Worker / Horse Person required for a small, privately owned estate near Cranworth, Norfolk. The Estate Worker will be required to run the estate (alongside other staff members) which consists of a large family home, handful of estate properties, top class equestrian facilities and horses. There are other, long standing staff members on site so this role will be to support them and cover days off.
The person must be loyal and trustworthy with previous experience in the same or similar field of work.
Hours:
Full time hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system.
This role will ultimately suit someone who can turn their hand to most things ‘outside’ and equine related including:
- General property maintenance and tidiness.
- General Estate maintenance -fixing fence rails, gates or posts.
- Tractor driving- bringing in bales of hay or pushing up muck heap.
- Fertilising, rolling, topping paddocks.
- Harrowing and rolling canter track and arena.
- Animal care (dogs and horses).
- Clearing gutters and general repair work.
- Use of chainsaw, backpack sprayer, strimmer, lawn mower, quad bike, hedge cutter etc.
- Basic DIY and dealing with any issues on estate buildings and cottages.
- Driving errands and security.
- Vermin control.
- General painting and repair work.
- Manage contractors (ring plumbers, electricians, IT specialists, CCTV).
- Managing tenants – answer queries and arrange for any works.
- Ensure everything works and is clean and tidy all year round.
- Integrate with other staff, including 1 full time groom, 2 part time helpers, 1 part time gardener.
- Be flexible and happy to help with the horses (putting on the walker, holding for the vet/farrier, turning them out in the field, rugging up, feeding etc as and when necessary).
- Paddock / yard maintenance.
- Salt the yard in the winter, sort frozen taps, buckets etc.
The Person:
- Must have worked in a similar role previously.
- Must have experience with horses (spotting signs of injury, illness, changing rugs, skipping out, feeding, turning in and out of the field/horse walker).
- Must be competent using tractors, trailers and have their spray and chainsaw certificates.
- Must have excellent English and communication skills and be capable of using WhatsApp to liaise with estate owners who work overseas a lot of the time.
- 2 well behaved dogs maximum welcome.
- Due to the nature of the role, the hours, the accommodation and the facilities this would not suit someone who has a young family sadly and would be better suited to a single person, couple or a small family whose children are grown up and have fled the nest.
This would suit a highly organised and motivated person who takes great pride in their work. The principals spend a significant amount of time working overseas so it is really important that the person can confidently run things at home in their absence, dealing with all issues, big or small. This is a live in position and would suit someone who wants to make it their main home.
As the estate has other staff members, it is crucial that the Estate Worker is friendly, approachable and nice to be around.
- Excellent package on offer for the right person.
- Fantastic, on site accommodation available (3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house)
Wonderful rural location with top class, immaculate facilities.
For more information, please contact Rebecca using info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 26, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Business Development Manager required for luxury holiday let complex located in the heart of the Cotswolds.
This position can be Hybrid with one day a week in the office. Part Time would be considered for the right person.
This is a relatively new business, so would be most suited to a forward thinking person who would love taking on a project and making it their own. The plans are to increase the capacity with some exciting additions.
The key role will be to identify income streams, increase bookings across the channel partners, organically and via social media, google ads, etc. The ability to identify new business opportunities and create strategies to reach new businesses is essential. Someone who possesses a strong understanding of the company’s products and those of the competition is a must.
The Person will be:-
- Fully referenced with a proven sales history
- IT confident with good social media skills
- Polite, easy to have around with excellent communication skills, written and spoken
- Reliable with a good work ethic
- A car driver to access the rural location
- Understand the routes to increase income
- Able to produce accurate forecasts for the business
- Able to collaborate with design and sales teams
Salary will depend on experience.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 24, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for a wonderful and experienced, full time Family Assistant who can take care of weekly gardening, housekeeping and basic daily horse care.
This is a lovely varied role on a beautiful, private, 25 acre mini estate near Oundle.
Hours: Approximately 35-40 hours per week
- 9am -4pm, Monday – Friday and every Saturday morning (between 1.5-3 hours)
Gardening (main element of the role):
- Maintaining 3 acres of gardens/orchard, 5 acres of woodland and 20 acres of paddocks which are beautifully laid out and structured
- Weeding, pruning and cutting back
- Looking after the green house
- Digging, planting
- Use of chainsaw (employer happy to put the successful person through the course)
- Keeping flower beds, pots and patio clean, tidy and weed free
- Assisting the part time gardener who cuts the lawn and acts as the estate’s handy person
- Muck in were needed
Housekeeping (approximately 10 hours a week):
- General cleaning of the families 4 bedroom house
- All laundry
- Making beds
- Dusting/polishing, hoovering, mopping
- Deep cleans as and when necessary
- Thorough, high standard of cleaning / housekeeping
Groom (mornings and afternoons, approximately 1-1.5 hours each day total)
- Care of 2 horses
- Turning horses in and out of the field
- Mucking out
- Poo picking (daily)
- Dealing with basic lameness and illness
- Grooming and washing
- Maintaining yard, which is immaculate and well laid out
- Cleaning tack
- Keeping yard tidy and clean all year round
- Harrowing the arena weekly or fortnightly as and when necessary
- This is a non-riding position
- The person MUST be experienced with horses
This position would suit a very organised and flexible person that enjoys doing a variety of tasks each day mucking in where needed.
The person must be an animal lover as the estate have dogs, horses , ducks etc. They must also have a clean driving licence and be a non-smoker.
Gardening experience is crucial along with firm housekeeping and basic equine knowledge. The role can be split if two local people hold the right skillsets.
This is a full time, permanent position.
The person would Ideally be self employed although there is a possibility of employment.
This is a live out position and would therefore suit someone local to the area.
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Occasional house and pet sitting to be agreed well in advance.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 23, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Groundsperson required for Polo Club located between Newmarket and Cambridge with approx 220 acres of grassland.
The Groundsperson will be responsible for maintaining the polo fields to competition standard and keeping them in great order throughout the year.
The position will involve tractor and implement use, so this experience is essential. Someone familiar and confident with the use of a variety of lawn care machinery, rollers, weed control etc.
The ideal person will be a genuine, country loving person with a really good work ethic. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, hard working, but fun loving team in a fabulous area on the Fens of East Anglia.
This position offers a variety of tasks which will include:-
- General maintenance of the polo club
- Grassland and hedge maintenance
- Some gardening and housesitting for the owner
- Pet care – 3 small terriers
- Occasional driving for the owners
A couple will also be considered where the partner can help in the house, driving and pet care on a part time basis.
Accommodation available for the right person. No pets preferred.
Car driver essential
Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 21, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Office Assistant / PA /EA required for beautiful retreat centre in Norfolk.
We are looking for a reliable, highly organised and well-presented person who is happy to offer both general and personal assistance to this wonderful, family business.
The role would suit a very polite, friendly and professional person who would enjoy a varied role working within a small, close-knit team.
Hours
Monday – Friday , 8.30am -5pm
Responsibilities
- General office duties including filing, data recording, answering the phone, responding to emails etc
- Assisting the owner personally
- Using IT with confidence – Word, Excel and diary management
- Using project management tools such as Click Up to manage tasks for the team
- Helping with bookings, liaising with visitors and suppliers
- Assisting with marketing and social media
- Working with Heads of Departments to complete and chase their check lists
- Supporting the development of systems and procedures where necessary, to ensure efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness
- Carrying out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas
- Assisting and working closely with members of the team, maintaining project plans, and supporting the provision of management information
- Provide support and information to aid effective management of budgets, including overseeing the placement of orders for goods and/or stationery, and maintain log of expenditure
- Some basic book-keeping and supporting the accountants with the information for the monthly management accounts
The Person
- Significant administrative/ secretarial / Personal or Executive Assistant
- Experience to include developing, implementing and maintaining office systems
- Good organisational and time management skills, often working to deadlines
- Experience of organising meetings, agendas and taking minutes/action notes
- Refined ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Precise attention to detail and accuracy
- Experienced at working calmly under pressure, handling multiple tasks and prioritising own workload
- Ability to work without supervision
- Reliable, punctual and organised
- A people person who is polite and friendly
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- Educated to degree level/NVQ level 6 in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification and/or equivalent experience
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude, A “can do” attitude and team player with ability to think quickly, proactively AND strategically
- Practical and hands on
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Ambitious to learn and progress in an office career
- Car driver
- Non-smoker
Advantages
- Access to beautiful grounds, swimming lake, walks
- Free yoga classes when they are scheduled for staff
- Free on-site parking
- Access to library
- Lovely office (shared)
- Birthday as double pay or day off
A good salary will be offered according to experience.
For more information please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, qualified gardener required for beautiful formal gardens within a private country estate located approx 3 miles South of Woodbridge and 6 miles East of Ipswich. Easy access from the A12.
Hours will be 3/4 days a week with 5 days during the summer months.
The ideal person will have excellent horticultural knowledge and be able to provide fully checkable references from previous, similar gardening positions. The ability to maintain the high standards is a must and also to understand what needs doing in the garden throughout the year. This is a very hands on position and would therefore only suit someone who wants to do the work themselves and not manage others! An enthusiastic, passionate gardener would be the ideal candidate.
The gardens were designed by Suffolk based Swedish, designer Mia Witham Niklasson and comprise, formal borders, shrubs, trees, rose garden, a cutting garden, vegetable garden, topiary, water feature and formal lawns. There is a groundsperson employed who carries out most of the grass cutting and hedge cutting. The gardens provide a wonderful working environment.
The family also have a variety of pets on the property so they would prefer an animal lover who is comfortable around dogs, cats and chickens.
Someone who would like to keep bees on the estate would be very welcome as this is something the family used to do.
There could be the opportunity on occasions to drive for the family for the right person, so a clean driving licence essential. A good, confident, safe driver who is happy driving large luxury cars would be an advantage.
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Lavender Hall Kindergarten
‘for little minds to flourish’
Lavender Hall Kindergarten is looking to expand their team of nursery practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to join their amazing team known for it’s fun and caring culture.
You must have a warm, caring and sensitive nature. It is essential that the nursery nurses are committed to sharing their skills, training and abilities to ensure that each child is cared for and benefits from all Lavender Hall’s planned activities and facilities.
Their purpose-built nursery is situated within the beautiful village of East Bergholt Suffolk, with easy access to the A12 and sufficient parking. The nursery is bright and inviting and there are two garden spaces, one of these being a Woodland Garden.
Qualifications:
They are looking for practitioners that hold a level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years and Childcare and who have a strong drive and passion for creating an exceptional learning environment for children.
Job type / Hours:
They would like staff to be available to work 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, full time staff would be allocated a day off in the week. For part time position this would be three days a week.
These are permanent positions.
A competitive, above minimum wage salary will be offered and will be dependant on qualifications and experience.
Lavender Hall Rewards and Benefits:
• A flexible working pattern providing you with an optimal work/life balance.
• Birthday off with pay and gift voucher.
• Staff recognition incentives, for example employee of the month.
• A pension scheme.
• Generous childcare fee discount for staff.
• Well-being support.
• Committed to ongoing training and career progression.
For further information please contact us at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or telephone Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849 175
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Posted on November 27, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groundsperson/Handyperson required for private showjumping yard located close to Brentwood, Essex-easy access from the A12.
We are looking for a reliable, hard working person to join this established team to keep the yard and grounds in good, tidy condition throughout the year.
The hours will be 8am to 4pm – Monday to Friday.
Car driver essential.
The Position:-
- All grass cutting- gardens, yard and paddocks
- Hedge cutting
- Gutter clearing and repairing
- Painting of outbuildings and fencing
- General tidying
- Keeping large garden machinery in good, safe working order
- Tractor and implement use-harrowing and rolling arenas
- Weeding and cutting back
- Replanting where needed.
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and hard working
- Tractor driver
- Experienced with the use of large garden machinery, ride on mowers, strimmers etc
- Experienced with using hedge cutters, leaf blowers and other equipment
- Happy to work in all weathers
- Will be organised and be able to keep areas clear and tidy
- Will be able to spot areas needing attention and deal with as necessary and report to owner
- Experienced with horses would be an advantage
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
There is no accommodation available
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Posted on November 2, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full/Part Time experienced Housekeeper or Housekeeper/Gardener required for busy household located in Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire-approx 13 miles from Oxford with an option of accommodation on site.
Ideally someone with previous private household experience or possibly someone changing jobs, as long as they understand the demands of working within a family environment.
The Housekeeper Position will include:-
- All housework within this family house and outbuildings
- Laundry and ironing
- Deep cleans on occasions
- Liaising with tradesmen and other staff, plus running errands such as dry cleaning and shopping
- Occasionally feeding dogs and chickens
- Basic cooking on occasion
The Housekeeper/Gardener Position will include the above and also:-
- General gardening -maintaining flower beds and vegetables ( Mowing and heavy work would be done by current groundsperson)
- Edging and general tidying
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references for similar positions held.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
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
