Job Type: Live in

Head Shepherd, Lincolnshire. JF1932

Posted on April 1, 2025 by -

Exciting new shepherding role available in Lincolnshire.

Highlander and NZ Romney ewes which play a key role in our Regen Farming System

We are a large arable business in Lincolnshire with integrated sheep and beef enterprise

 

The Role –

The Head Shepherd will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our 850- ewe sheep enterprise. The role will include undertaking daily sheep checks, as well as lambing, tailing, vaccinating, tagging and weaning.  Contract crutching/shearing and scanning made available.

The position involves working closely with the owner to organise grazing and labour requirements on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

The sheep are outside all year round, so the applicant must be used to working with Rappa (or equivalent) temporary fencing. Grazing consists of summer catch crops, winter cover crops and herbal leys. These grazing platforms are shared with the cattle enterprise, and the shepherd would be expected to work closely with the owner to discuss the grazing plan for both enterprises.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to plan their own workload and highlight when additional labour is required. Working closely with the wider farm team will also be an important part of this role.

The Package –

  • First class accommodation available on the farm, reflecting the importance of the position.

Land Rover Defender, fitted with solid dog boxes, available.

  • Salary to attract the best and will reflect experience.
  • Training and staff development keenly supported. Opportunities to learn from the leading soil health/regenerative farming advisors etc.
  • Working dogs essential

Very good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references

Please apply via email -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head Housekeeper, Perthshire/Inverness-shire Scotland JB1931

Posted on April 1, 2025 by -

Head Housekeeper required for beautiful country estate located in the not too far from Aviemore and Pitlochry .

We are looking for a very experienced housekeeper who can manage the estate properties to the highest standard.

The properties comprise the main lodge, chapel and amazing holiday rental properties around the estate. These will always be in a state of preparation for occupancy, allowing for family/guests to arrive at short notice.

The housekeeper’s role is to manage, supervise, train and work alongside the housekeeping staff, ensuring correct standards and practices are maintained.  There are currently 3 people in the team, however between August and October seasonal housekeepers and butlers are brought in to assist. The successful person will be able to develop a well-ordered routine for daily tasks during family visits, and an in-depth program to include specific tasks. when the house(s) are unoccupied.  Keeping the teams busy and motivated at all times, some days/weeks will be extremely busy and other times less so during periods of non-occupation.

This is a very practical, hands on position, definitely not for someone who wants to lead from a desk!

The hours will be           Off Peak.         Monday to Friday.         08.30 to 16.30

                                       Peak Times.    Whatever hours are required to fulfil the criteria of the position.            Weekends will always be worked during peak times

This role offers a variety of tasks which will include but not be limited to the following:

  • All housework to an exceptional standard, including linen changing and remaking beds
  • Presenting rooms to the highest standard
  • Helping on occasions with unpacking and repacking luggage for the principal
  • Checking rooms, lodges to make sure everything is in good working order, turn heating and lights on/off
  • Clean and re-lay fires
  • Laundry and ironing including some handwashing
  • Catering for small parties – a Chef will be called in for larger numbers
  • Driving for the family, shopping and errands
  • Table service
  • Assisting with recruiting seasonal staff
  • Keeping the dog area clean including bedding and feeding bowls etc
  • General cleaning-windows, fridges, wooden floors, polished floors, furniture, carpets and rugs. Specialist cleaning can be arranged with the principal’s approval.

The successful person will be offered a generous salary and a spacious 3 bedroom house, set in it’s own grounds with spectacular views of the loch. The property is provided rent free and all utilities are included. There is a triple garage and kennels. Use of an estate vehicle is available for work purposes.A discretionary bonus will be paid annually.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

 

Nanny, Newmarket, Suffolk. JF1928

Posted on March 27, 2025 by -

Experienced Nanny required for  busy family located in Newmarket with 3 delightful children – little girl age 5 and twins age 4 .

Daddy leaves for work at 5.30am weekdays and weekends, hence the need for the Nanny to stay over to cover the early starts and make sure the children are ready for school.

The position :

  • Providing safe and happy days for the children
  • 6am You will wake children up and make breakfast for them
  • Get the children dressed for school
  • Daddy does the school run-very rarely the nanny will do this
  • Whilst children at school you will be required to prepare meals for their tea
  • The children return to the house at 3.45 pm where they have play time and fun
  • 5pm Supper time
  • 6-7pm Bath and bedtime – Daddy usually does bedtime story etc

Weekends:

  • Saturday morning-you will take the children to their swimming or gymnastic lessons and possibly play dates/parties etc-prepare and provide meals during the day, engage with the children in creative, fun activities, outdoor play , baking cakes and reading
  • Sunday -same as Saturday
  • 6pm Take the children to their Mummy

The Person:

  • Reliable, trustworthy with a genuine love of working with children
  • Kind, calm with a lovely, bright, caring nature
  • Creative with the ability to engage with the children making their time with you fun
  • Will have childcare qualifications or extensive fully referenced childcare experience
  • A good cook who can provide delicious meals for the children
  • Will have a current DBS certificate
  • A car driver with their own transport
  • A non smoker

The hours will be – 3.30pm Wednesday to 6pm Sunday every other week. This is roughly one week on one week off to cover daddy’s time in the holidays and half terms. Dates are pre planned.

If the Nanny is very local and happy to be at the house by 5.30am someone live out will be considered.

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

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Estate Manager/Cattleperson. Salisbury, Wiltshire. JF1925

Posted on March 25, 2025 by -

Full Time Estate Manager with cattle experience required for private estate located approx 8 miles north of Salisbury, Wiltshire.

The estate is home to a herd of 15 pedigree Limousin cattle and this will be one of the new Estate Manager’s most important responsibilities to care for these animals to the very best standard.  Previous experience working with cattle is essential.

This position is offered with a 4 bedroom family home, so children and a well behaved pet would be welcome.

This could also be a Couple position as it would be great for the partner to work part time on the estate, so they feel they have involvement. 

The estate comprises a the family home built in the very early 19th century, set in 60 acres of parkland within the stunning Wiltshire countryside.

Within the parkland there is a sculpture park which has to be well maintained at all times as this is on view to visitors.

The Position:

  • Being responsible for the care and welfare of 15 pedigree Limousin cattle
  • Carrying out maintenance within the house, outbuildings etc
  • Keeping fencing, gateways, paths and drives in good, safe order
  • Managing vehicle maintenance
  • Being responsible for security of the estate and house
  • Taking care of the woodland
  • Keeping grounds in safe and tidy condition
  • Managing a small team of staff

The Person:

  • Reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic
  • Calm, personable and easy to get along with
  • An experienced cattleperson
  • A great team player with the ability to advise and help others
  • Experienced with the use and maintenance of large garden machinery
  • Experienced with the maintenance of woodland, parkland and fencing
  • Will be looking for a long term position
  • Will be happy to work weekends on a rota basis
  • Car driver with full UK licence
  • Non smoker

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

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

 

Houseperson/Housekeeper, London. JF1920

Posted on March 20, 2025 by -

Live In Houseman/Housekeeper required for private household located in Central London.

This is a full time position and the hours will be 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.  Flexibility is key as the role will require occasional weekend work and some later starts and finishes. Additional hours requested will be exchanged for time off in lieu.

The Position includes, but not limited to:

  • General house maintenance
  • General Housekeeping/Cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Garden maintenance
  • Running errands for the Principal
  • Security

The Person:

  • Reliable, trustworthy , personable and discreet
  • Will have previous private household experience
  • Willing to assist at other properties owned by the Principal in the UK for short periods when the family are in residence.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person, along with accommodation in the form of a one bedroom flat with private entrance in Kensington.

Sorry no pets or partners.

To apply, please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

General Farm Worker & Game Keeper (cottage included) – Norfolk/ Suffolk Border JB1917

Posted on March 18, 2025 by -

Farm worker / game keeper required for dedicated team with exceptional attention to detail. This would suit someone who is looking to work and live on a lovely private country farm who is willing to muck in.

The Position:

The overall estate maintenance and game keeping role. The key tasks will be general estate maintenance, ground care, pest control, rearing of game birds and working with all aspects of the shoot.

The General farm hand / estate work:

  • Carry out general estate maintenance to ensure everywhere is clean and tidy all year round
  • Help with cattle from time to time
  • Mend fencing
  • Tractor driving
  • Pest Control
  • Muck in and assist with day-to-day jobs as and when necessary

The Game farm role:

  • Fill a role within an existing game rearing team
  • Husbandry of pheasants and partridges from day old
  • Responsibility for own units and batches to rear through the season
  • Maintenance & cleaning of equipment
  • Deliver game birds to clients / farms and estates

The Game Keeping:

  • Experience depending, this can be a single handed or an underkeeper role
  • Vermin Control
  • Conservation work
  • Deer Management

The Person:

  • Self-motivated with high work and personal standards
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Have a team work ethic and willingness to undertake training when necessary
  • Be prepared to work flexible hours (longer during the summer months)
  • Some experience as under keeper at a minimum is preferred
  • Some conservation experience (preferred)
  • Hold a full UK driving licence
  • Have a Firearms and Shotgun Licence (preferred)
  • Should preferably have the relevant training accreditation for ATV/ Quad, Chainsaw, Pesticide and First Aid
  • Will have gamekeeping experience with pheasant and partridge, deer management and predator control
  • A passion for field sports and the countryside is essential

Accommodation:

  • Cottage on the Farm (Kennels for working dogs)

Salary and holidays:

  • Competitive experience related salary
  • 28 days holiday to include bank holidays

To apply, please submit your cv to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Couple – Housekeeper/Administrator/Gamekeeper. REF JF1916

Posted on March 17, 2025 by -

An opportunity has arisen to join the team on a prestigious, multi-disciplined 42,000 acre estate, located in the beautiful Northern Cairngorms in the Highlands of Scotland.

There are actually 2 estates within the 42,000 acres and they are 2 hours apart, both these properties will be cared for by the new staff members.

We are looking for a Couple or individuals who can manage the housekeeping/admin and assist with gamekeeping across the estate.

The property is remote, but with easy access to a village which offers a shop, school and other local amenities.

This role is offered with accommodation along with a competitive salary. A well behaved dog would be considered subject to discussion.

The Housekeeper will:

  • Assist in the running of the shooting lodge which is maintained to a high standard.
  • Be responsible for cleaning a let property which will involve some weekend changeovers
  • Change beds ready for family and guests
  • Carry out laundry and ironing
  • Make sure all areas of the properties are always clean and presented well

The Gamekeeper will:

  • Work as part of a team managing and developing their own grouse beat under the supervision of the Head Keeper.
  • Undertake deer stalking when required
  • Carry out general estate duties to keep all areas well maintained and tidy
  • Preferably have a shotgun licence

Administration role:

  • Carrying out administrative duties relating to the day to day running of the estates, including game shooting, fishing and other estate and farming activities
  • Assisting with bookkeeping, invoice processing and arranging repairs for the estate lodges
  • Maintaining accurate records of bookings, visitor information and estate activities including property repairs.
  • Management of holiday cottages, including bookings and invoicing
  • Coordinating with estate Factors, gamekeepers, and other staff to ensure seamless operations
  • Contributing to financial reporting and data management processes
  • Dealing with enquiries and working alongside the Estate Manager

Hours:

  • 48 hours per week each employee

The successful person will act as the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, communicating effectively and efficiently.

Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills essential.

Previous experience of working within an agricultural, sporting or property business would be advantageous.

Car drivers essential due to the location.

To apply please contact Jackie via email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Butler/Valet – JB1914

Posted on March 14, 2025 by -

Full Time Butler/Valet required for busy  household located close to Camberley, Surrey. You will be principally responsible for carrying out a variety of valeting duties for the family.

Hours will be approx 45 per week and this will include weekends when required. Flexibility is essential for this role.

You will be reliable, polite and well presented with very high standards. Exemplary attention to detail is a must.

A competitive salary will be offered and accommodation can be available if required.

The duties will include:

• The maintenance and care of clothing and footwear, and travelling within the UK and overseas as required.

• Working with the House Manager and Deputy House Manger, to ensure the smooth running of the day to day operations for the family.

• Assisting with the supervision of the cleaning and maintenance duties throughout the residence and ensure a consistently high level of service is provided.

• Supporting the House Manager and the Deputy House Manager to coordinate events and be a point of contact for colleagues, visitors and visitors to the house and grounds.

• You will also be involved with some aspects of house management including supervising staff and monitoring performance.

This is a great opportunity to build on your career in hospitality and develop your supervisory skills.

What you will need:

• Previous experience of valeting in a similar environment would be beneficial.

• Outstanding team working skills and flexible approach to your work.

• Meticulous with a close attention to detail, you are committed to maintaining high standards of service and care.

• Highly organised, able to prioritise and time manage daily tasks effectively.

• A pro-active attitude, eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges in support of the wider team.

• Previous supervisory experience would be an asset, however this position would equally suit an individual seeking their first supervisory role in hospitality.

• A clean and valid  UK driving licence.

To apply, please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Full Time Live In Housekeeper – East Suffolk Coast- Ref JF1913

Posted on March 14, 2025 by -

Full Time experienced Housekeeper required for beautiful, contemporary county house located in the most stunning location on the East Suffolk Coast.

One of the housekeepers is leaving after 21 fabulous years working for the family. She will be greatly missed and we are looking for someone perfect to step into her shoes. There is another wonderful housekeeper in residence who will remain as part of the team, which also comprises a chef/house manager and a groundsperson.

The house is large and recently built on quite a grand scale, however everything inside is well designed and the rooms, windows etc are all beautifully maintained making cleaning much easier.

This is a live in position and a large fully furnished, warm lodge will be offered, allowing for a short walk across the garden to work each day. The lodge has a fully fitted kitchen, 55” TV and super speed broadband. It is situated in mature grounds with an abundance of trees and greenery and is very quiet and private. The family have 2 large dogs and 3 cats so an animal lover is essential.

The family have 3 grown up children who live away but come to stay occasionally, so the house is very quiet most of the time.

The usual day will start at 06.45 for one person and 9am for the other (when 2 housekeepers are on) and finish 6/7pm(later when the family give occasional dinner parties).

Within these hours there will be a 3 hour break, allowing for time away from the house. There will be periodic weekends required with time off in lieu.

The location lends itself to outdoor activities such as coastal walking, sea swimming, running, cycling etc.

Potentially coming to housekeep and assist the chef in the family’s annual holiday on a Scottish Estate for two weeks.

Car driver essential due to the location and for running errands on occasions

The Position: –

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Bed changing
  • Cooking healthy meals – including vegetarian menus ( great cook books to follow)
  • Assisting the chef with other meals and helping plan menus
  • Assisting with entertaining
  • Wardrobe management for the Principals
  • Dealing with specialist fabrics
  • Deep cleans on a rota basis
  • Feeding cats and dogs and walking dogs on occasions
  • Watering plants when principals away

The Person: –

  • Reliable, trustworthy, friendly and a great person to have around
  • Polite and well presented
  • A good cook
  • Happy to work with one other housekeeper and chef but at times alone
  • Will have very high standards and a keen eye for the finer detail
  • Will be happy around dogs as the family have 2 and 3 cats
  • Car driver
  • Non smoker
  • Previous private household experience essential

As well as the accommodation there will be an attractive salary offered and a discretionary yearly bonus (usually at Christmas).

Fully checkable references will be required

To apply, please email-info@ruralrecruitment

 

Couple (Groom / Estate Worker) with accommodation- Lincolnshire- REF RR1908

Posted on March 8, 2025 by -

Experienced Country couple required for wonderful private mini 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 with horses and grounds maintenance is essential. This would suit a rural minded couple who are looking for a lifestyle change.

The mini 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 genuinely enjoy being around them.

Horse care: (training provided)

  • 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 Manager’s day off / annual leave- sole charge of the running of the yard once the person is confident

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

Gorgeous on-site accommodation available:

Beautiful 2-bedroom cottage with 2 large double rooms and an open plan living, kitchen diner.  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.

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

Salary:

  • £50,000 per annum combined

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.

To Apply, please send both CVs, a covering letter and any relevant riding/horse handling photos to Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Full Time Caretaker -Nr Stowmarket -JF1899

Posted on February 24, 2025 by -

Full Time Caretaker with good maintenance, handyman, gardening and groundsperson experience required for private country house in a village location between Hadleigh and Stowmarket.

The ideal person will have previously worked within a private household environment but more important is a willingness to cover a variety of duties and integrate well with the other team members. The duties can change daily and during the day so never a dull moment!

This is a Saturday to Wednesday position – 40 hours a week (but may consider shorter hours) with flexibility to cover absence of other staff.

One bed apartment will be provided on site (no pets or dependents).

The Position:-

  • Carrying out security duties including overnight on call for intruder alarms on a rota with other staff
  • General house and grounds maintenance and keeping all areas clean and tidy
  • Keeping leisure areas clean and well maintained (swimming pool and tennis court)
  • Dealing with tradesmen etc
  • Assisting groundsman, gardeners and other staff as required
  • Some driving duties, cleaning and refuelling vehicles and equipment

The Person:-

  • Reliable, punctual with an excellent work ethic and attention to detail
  • A good team player with an easy to get along with personality
  • Polite and well presented
  • Driver with a clean licence
  • Non-smoker
  • Experienced with operating and maintaining garden machinery
  • Happy working alone at times and also fit well into a small established team
  • Happy to take instructions and willing to learn new skills

Excellent salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

 

Gardener/Caretaker, Ipswich, Suffolk. REF JF1897

Posted on February 20, 2025 by -

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Gardener/Caretaker to join a small team who take care of this fabulous country house located close to the coast in East Anglia.

The property is close to the coast providing a great area for walking and generally enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.

Someone who loves dogs would be perfect to continue the family dog’s training and adventures.

The previous employee retired after 24 happy years, making this a highly recommended position.

The successful person will be offered a one bedroom cottage in the grounds and a generous salary in exchange for working 40 hours a week with flexibility to assist with animal care and security at weekends.

This position will be best suited to someone mature and looking to settle into a long term role

The Position:

  • Maintaining a large established garden to a high standard
  • Carrying out all lawn care using ride on and pedestrian mowers, strimming, edging etc
  • Maintaining the herbaceous borders, vegetable garden and other areas throughout the year
  • Watering plants in the house, greenhouse and conservatory
  • Keeping terraces, paths and driveway clean and tidy
  • Security and Caretaking 24/7 for alarm purposes
  • Checking the heating oil level and making sure heating is on when family return to the house.
  • Heated pool maintenance
  • Daily care of the family dog
  • Feeding 4 Alpacas on a daily basis
  • Liaising with tradesmen, deliveries and expected visitors
  • Emptying bins
  • Changing light bulbs
  • Errands, such as buying newspapers and other items
  • Occasional local driving – station etc

The Person will:

  • Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and really nice to have around
  • Be be polite and personable
  • Have experience working within a private household, as a houseman, butler or similar
  • Have professional gardening experience
  • Have good maintenance experience – inside and outside
  • Have a full UK driving licence
  • Be animal friendly and have experience with dogs

A stand alone, one bedroom cottage and all utilities will be provided as well as a salary between £28,000 and £30,000 depending on experience. A car will be available for exclusive use.

References will be requested.

For further information or to apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Couple -Housekeeper/Gardener, Cambridgeshire – REF JF1892

Posted on February 15, 2025 by -

Experienced Couple to carry out Housekeeping/Cleaning/Gardening/Driving required for private country house located approx 8 miles from Cambridge and 6 miles west of Newmarket.

Great commuting links to London via rail or road.

We are looking for a couple to work 25 hours (combined) a week and cover a variety of tasks helping to keep this Grade I listed house clean and tidy.  An interest in gardening would be an advantage to mow the lawn, weed, prune and carry out general tidying throughout the year.

There is the opportunity to work extra hours at the employer’s nearby polo ground assisting with hospitality at events.

This is a live in position and a small one bedroom lodge is included in the package.

The position will include:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • General tidying
  • Keeping the garden well maintained.
  • Occasional driving for the family.

You will be:

  • Reliable, trustworthy with a really nice friendly personalities
  • Experienced housekeeper/cleaner
  • Used to period properties
  • Happy to work in the garden
  • Car drivers with a clean licences( truck available for work hours)

References will be requested and must be fully checkable.

Please apply to -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Nanny/Mother’s Help, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. REF JB1891

Posted on February 12, 2025 by -

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Nanny/Mother’s Help to provide exceptional childcare in a warm and engaging environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the safety, well-being, and development of 3 children under 5. This role requires someone who is not only passionate about childcare but also possesses the ability to educate and engage children in various activities.

The busy farming family are located in a rural environment close to Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

The family have horses, ponies and other pets, so an animal lover essential and someone with a horsey background would be a great advantage but not a dealbreaker. Someone who will encourage the children to enjoy the great outdoors, wellies, hats, coats ready for some fun.

During Term Time a start of 7.30 am will be required, however during school holidays this can be more relaxed. The main requirement from the new Nanny is that they can be flexible with hours and days to cover changing schedules etc.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times.
  • Plan and implement educational activities that promote learning and development.
  • Engage children in play, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities to stimulate creativity.
  • Prepare meals and snacks that are nutritious and appealing to children.
  • Maintain a clean and organised environment for the children.
  • Communicate effectively with parents regarding children’s progress and any concerns.
  • Provide transportation for children when necessary, including school drop-offs or pick-ups.

Experience

  • Previous experience in childcare or nannying is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in English is essential
  • A full UK driving licence and own transport
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with children and parents alike.
  • A genuine love for working with children, along with patience and creativity in engaging them.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Groom/Rider, Ware, Hertfordshire. REF JF1890

Posted on February 11, 2025 by -

Professionally run family event yard requires a senior Groom/Rider who can take sole responsibility, but also work well with one other part time person.

The family currently have 4 horses competing from Novice to 3* and a hunter/hack which you will be responsible for. The yard is in a beautiful location 10 miles North of Ware, Hertfordshire. The yard has excellent facilities, including all year round turn out and a large all weather menage. It is also undergoing complete refurbishment.

The heart of this role is each horses wellbeing and all round competition fitness. You will be a crucial support to a young rider who has big dreams and ambition.

The jockey who has competed for GB at junior level is currently in her first year at university which is why a new team member is vital.

The Position

  • All yard duties to a high standard
  • Working well within a small team
  • Clipping and plaiting, trimming etc for the best competition turn out
  • Competent and confident riding standard to hack fit horses
  • Preparing horses and lorry for travel
  • Bandaging for work and stable
  • Liaising with vets, farrier, feed suppliers, dentist etc
  • Working with trainers and following instructions but able to work using own initiative
  • Travelling to events, assisting rider with organisation for the day, times, tack etc
  • Being able to spot illness and injury, reporting and dealing with appropriately.

You will be:

  • Reliable, enthusiastic with a genuine passion for the sport of eventing
  • Cheerful, positive, honest with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • An competent, confident rider
  • Previous eventing experience would be preferred
  • A lorry driver with HGV licence (ideally), but support with the test for the right person will be provided
  • Experienced in the highest standard of turn out
  • A car driver with own transport

The position is 5 days a week with a generous salary and a range of benefits, including pension scheme and annual Christmas bonus.

A 2.5 bedroom cottage with a garden is available as part of the package. Partner and well behave dog welcome.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Full Time Groom, Gerrard’s Cross, Buckinghamshire Ref JB 1882

Posted on February 3, 2025 by -

Full Time experienced Groom required for international Show Jumping yard located in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join this small, established team, all providing first class care for these wonderful horses. A good team player with a friendly personality essential.

All yard duties to a high standard, mucking out, grooming, tacking up, changing rugs, hays, feeding, waters and generally keeping the yard clean and tidy. The horses welfare is of utmost importance, so someone who can spot illness or injury is a must.

Must be able to take sole charge on occasions so this would not suit someone looking for their first job with horses.

For the right person travel to shows both home and abroad could be possible.

There is accommodation available on site if required.  Someone very local would be considered

Please apply to- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Full Time Housekeeper/Cook, Braintree, Essex Ref JB 1868

Posted on January 20, 2025 by -

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.  Live Out would be considered for someone living locally.

Duties will include :-

  • All housework to a very high standard for beautiful, large country house
  • Laundry and ironing, including changing bed linen, towels etc
  • Preparation of healthy family meals with cooking for the freezer
  • Occasional help with young family
  • Being flexible to assist with occasional family events
  • Doing the weekly shop and keeping the kitchen cupboards stocked
  • Generally keeping the home immaculate at all times and notice when things need doing.
  • Walking family dog.

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. Someone proactive and able to work using their own initiative is a must.

Reliable, friendly with an easy to get along with personality.

Car driver due with own transport essential to rural location

Non Smoker only.

Excellent salary offered.

Tel Jackie 07979501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Full Time experienced Gardener, Halesworth, Suffolk. REF JF1848

Posted on January 7, 2025 by -

Experienced Full Time Senior Gardener required for the private gardens set within a beautiful country estate located close to Halesworth, Suffolk.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a small team working to the highest standards keeping the gardens in immaculate condition throughout the year.

We are looking for a reliable gardener with a genuine passion for horticulture who can work with enthusiasm, and who really loves to see their hard work come into bloom! Someone with a ‘can do’ attitude who knows what needs doing and when, who can carry the tasks out efficiently and be a good support to the team. The successful person must be able to take instruction, but also be able to use their own initiative when required.

A good knowledge of plants essential and an understanding of their care/maintenance is a must. Use of large garden machinery will be required. Horticultural qualifications would be great but not essential, as long as the knowledge and experience are apparent.

A proven track record in a similar position is desired.

Due to the nature of the work the successful person must be physically fit and happy to work outside in all weathers-with a smile!

A car driver who lives within 40 minutes would be preferred.

There could be accommodation available for the right person.

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

Please apply via email to-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Store Manager / Foreman- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk- RR1843

Posted on December 18, 2024 by -

Dedicated and knowledgeable Farm Store Manager / Forman required to oversee all aspects of a successful family run, grain storage business situated between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds.

The farm has eight large modern storage units, storing a variety of commodities such as grains, oil seed rape, peas etc, on both a short- and long-term basis.

The ideal person will need to be an excellent leader and be capable of stepping in when the current owner is off site, ensuring the smooth and consistent running of the stores at all times.

This position requires a hands-on approach and would suit someone who is happy to muck in and turn their hand to most things.

The main responsibilities will be:

  • Managing the day to day running of the stores
  • Managing the stores, ensuring full TASCC compliance at all times
  • Checking store temperatures
  • Grain analysis- ensuring all grain meets the required standards (training provided)
  • Operating a loading shovel, forklift and occasional tractor driving
  • Assisting, and in time managing the dressing and drying service
  • Arranging and managing customer deliveries and recording grain intake and outtake
  • Assisting with grain trading (assured and non-assured commodities) such as feed wheat, feed barley, oil seed rape etc
  • Managing 2 – 3 members of staff
  • Recording data accurately and efficiently using in house systems
  • Ensuring farm equipment is well maintained and looked after

Hours:

  • 7am-5.30pm, Monday – Friday with weekends as and when necessary
  • Additional hours during the busier times of year
  • Full time, employed, permanent role

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of farm management practices. They must be approachable and an excellent communicator.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about agriculture and keen to work for a well-established and successful company. There is plenty of scope to progress and develop. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record / experience in a similar role within agricultural management.

Accommodation a possibility for the right person if required. A farm vehicle will be provided.

Excellent references will be required as part of the selection process. Clean driving licence and use of a car essential due to remote location.

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

 

Full time, seasonal Polo Groom (March- September 2025)- RR1834 – FILLED

Posted on November 28, 2024 by -

Full time, experienced Polo Groom required for lovely private yard Nr Bentley, Suffolk.

To start  1st March 2025– Middle September 2025, permanent position available if the person wants to stay long term.

The Groom will be in charge of 5 ponies, riding 2 lots per day, a good rider is therefore essential as they will be responsible for getting the ponies match fit whilst keeping them sound.

They will also need to be capable of mucking out, feeding, grooming, doing all general yard duties etc to a high standard.

The ability to spot illness or injury is important. Liaising with farriers, vets etc may be involved so a good communicator is key.

The hours;

  • 8am – 5 pm, Tuesday – Friday with flexibility during the season
  • Saturday & Sunday –  mornings only with flexibility during the season
  • When polo starts, full days will be required at the weekends

This is a a self employed role. Good hourly rate on offer.

Accommodation available in Bentley if required – 2 bedroom flat (not shared). Can accommodate a small, well behaved pet.

Someone with an HGV licence would be ideal, although it is not essential. If the person wishes to stay with the yard long term, then they can be put through their lorry licence.

Fantastic working environment, friendly team and great facilities.  This could be an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for Polo.

Riding photos and videos will be required as part of the selection process. These can be sent via WhatsApp 07771 655879 or emailed to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk with the applicants full name followed by Bentley Polo Groom.

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

 

Exercise Rider- Thetford, Norfolk (accommodation available) – RR1824

Posted on November 11, 2024 by -

Experienced Exercise Rider required for beautiful, top class training and rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of Thetford, Norfolk.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm and working alternate weekends with a day off in lieu as compensatory rest. The position would come with company accommodation.

Tasks and Activities:

  • Riding racehorses returning from injury or weakness upto and including cantering exercise, for maximum of 2 to 3 lots per day.
  • Assisting in the rehabilitation of horses through the correct and approved procedures including treadmill, water treadmill, swimming, assisting farriers and veterinary surgeons as required.
  • Assisting with the distribution of food and bedding and the disposal of soiled and dirty materials.
  • Carrying out routine duties including mucking out, feeding and grooming horses within the stud.
  • Travelling horses to exercise or move to other locations as directed.
  • Preparation of horses for sales and attending bloodstock sales as necessary.
  • Conducting all tasks in accordance with and observing the health and safety policies including the correct use of equipment and personal protective equipment.
  • Any other ad hoc tasks as required.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience and competency at riding thoroughbreds. (essential)
  • Use of rehabilitation equipment. (desirable, training will be given)
  • Good communication skills
  • Evidence of Right to work in the UK. Sponsorship cannot be provided for this job role.

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

To apply, please include an up to date CV and riding photos

Pet Sitter / Housekeeper – Long Stratton, Norfolk – SPRR1813

Posted on October 24, 2024 by -

Part time, live-in, long term Housekeeper / Pet Sitter required for a family living near long Stratton, Norfolk. The home is an impressive property not far from Norwich, so the right candidate must be comfortable taking responsibility for a property of this size when house-sitting.

Days and hours:

  • Thursday and Friday (staying over Thursday evening)
  • 7 hours a day
  • Total of 14 hours of Housekeeping and walking / caring for the dogs twice a day

Our client has 3 large dogs so we do require someone with excellent canine knowledge and experience in handling larger breeds. The person will be required to walk, feed, provide regular water and give them lots of attention, love and care. The successful applicant must have previous housekeeping and house/pet sitting experience and be extremely responsible and trustworthy with a strong sense of integrity and diligence. They will be changing bed sheets, doing all housekeeping tasks to a high standard (hoovering, mopping, dusting and making sure the house has a wow factor when you enter).

Excellent, obtainable references required before starting and an up to date DBS check.

Driving licence and use of car essential due to remote location.

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

Full Time Rider/Groom, Ware, Hertfordshire. REF JF1812

Posted on October 24, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Rider/Groom required for small, family competition yard with a maximum of 4/5 horses located in rural location approx 10 miles North of Ware, Hertfordshire.

This is a position for a good, confident rider who is capable of riding horses at various stages of their career. The successful person must be experienced with getting horses fit for eventing and maintaining the fitness regime throughout the year. This would included hacking, school work and fast work when required. Lunging and long reining experience would be preferred too.

This can be live out, if local or accommodation could be available if required for the right person.

There is another full time groom employed, so this is not an isolated position.

The Position:

  • Exercising competition horses – hacking, fast work and schooling
  • Turning horses out for competition – clipping, plaiting, trimming etc
  • All yard duties to a high standard
  • Ensuring horses welfare is always a priority
  • Warming up for rider
  • Preparing horses and lorry for travel-bandaging etc

The Person:

  • Reliable, enthusiastic, friendly and trustworthy
  • A good team player with an excellent work ethic
  • A skilled rider with a proven track record of riding competition horses
  • Will have excellent turn out skills
  • Able to provide the best care possible
  • A lorry driver would be preferred ( HGV and 3.5T)
  • A car driver
  • Will have a genuine love and interest of competition horses

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

To apply please email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Couple- Colchester, Essex. REF JF1811

Posted on October 21, 2024 by -

Couple required to cover housekeeping and gardening duties in the most beautiful location approx 7 miles North of Colchester.

The house is a 6 bedroom, period country house with incredible views overlooking the Dedham Vale with 3 acres of gardens and grounds surrounding it.

The position comes with a lovely 3 bedroom cottage and a very competitive salary.

The current couple are sadly leaving after 5-6 years and will be greatly missed. The housekeeper prior to them was there for 30 years so we think this speaks volumes!

Housekeeping

  • All housework, laundry and ironing of the main house to a high standard
  • Regular deep cleans
  • Specialist fabric care experience
  • Bed linen changing and preparing rooms for guests on occasions
  • Making sure flower arrangements are refreshed
  • Laying and clearing fires
  • Pet care at times

Gardening

  • All lawn care around the house using large ride on mower, strimmer etc
  • Weeding, pruning, mulching, cutting back and restocking formal borders
  • Cutting back trees
  • Swimming pool maintenance
  • Tennis court area maintenance
  • Car washing
  • Driving for the family occasionally

The Couple

  • Reliable, trustworthy with a really good work ethic
  • Friendly, polite and easy to have around
  • Be able to work to high standards with a ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to keep the house immaculate.
  • Horticulturally qualified preferred(gardener)
  • Experienced with large garden machinery use.
  • Car drivers
  • Non smokers
  • Fit and active
  • Previously worked as a couple within a private household
  • Animal friendly as the owner has 2 dogs.

To apply please contact either Sophie or Jackie by email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Full Time Yard Manager, Newmarket, Suffolk Ref JF1802

Posted on October 3, 2024 by -

Full Time Yard Manager/Senior Groom required for International Event rider based near Newmarket, Suffolk. We are looking for someone with excellent experience to work alongside the Head Groom. This lovely family yard is home to approx 7-10 competition horses at various stages of their eventing career.

This is a live in position and a lovely one bedroom cottage will be available. Well behaved dog welcome and a working partner could be considered.

The rider competes from BE100 to 5*, so the incoming staff member must understand the demands of managing the yard to the highest standard.

The ideal person will be able to carry out the business side of the operation, which will include keeping competition entries up to date, liaising with trainers, owners, visiting riders, feed merchants, vets, farriers and all other people who keep the yard running smoothly. Ensuring that Health and Safety regulations are met and up to standard.

The position will include being hands on in the yard, mucking out, grooming, tacking up horses ready for the rider, preparing horses and lorry for travel, lunging, assisting with vet and farrier visits. Checking stock supplies, ordering

Someone who can keep accurate records essential, with good IT skills.

A polite, easy to get along with person who can provide fully checkable references essential.

Car driver required due to the location.

To apply please email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Gardener/Maintenance Person, Jersey, Channel Islands. REF JF1801

Posted on October 2, 2024 by -

Full Time live-in, experienced,  Sole Gardener required for beautiful gardens/grounds of a private house located on the Island of Jersey.

The ideal person will have at least 5 years experience in garden management and propagation. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with the owner and come up with new ideas to enhance the already lovely gardens of approx 2 acres.

It is important that the gardener is able to work on their own and able to put their own stamp on the garden. This is however not an isolated position as the house has a small, friendly, family-like team on site which consists of a PA, Cleaner & live-in Housekeeper.

Someone dog friendly essential.

The hours will be 07.30-16.30 Monday to Friday with weekend availability.

Annual leave : 22 days plus bank holidays. This must not be taken at the same time as the live-in housekeeper.

Excellent salary offered to successful person.

Accommodation:

A one bedroom fully equipped apartment is available, however this is not suitable for a family but would accommodate a working partner.

Principle duties:

  • Working closely with the Principal in planning daily/monthly/seasonal duties
  • Greenhouse management
  • Caring for raised bed vegetable garden – crop rotation
  • Caring for flower beds
  • Clipping Hedges
  • Weeding, dead heading, pruning, cutting back, planting and watering
  • Looking after flower pots and bulbs/tubers, watering weekends when required
  • Maintaining the lawns – using ride on mowers, strimming etc
  • Leaf blowing/raking, digging, managing compost/mulching
  • Chopping logs for the house
  • Propagation of plants
  • Topping bird feeders up
  • Monitoring irrigation
  • Power washing driveway and paths
  • Chain saw and spray use ( certificates required)
  • Maintenance of machinery and liaising with garden contractors
  • Prioritising work

Caretaking:

  • Supporting the household team in the property when required
  • Providing basic DIY for a range of jobs on the property
  • Completing security checks and ensure house and all garden gates are secure
  • Checking house/property when the principal is away

General Duties:

  • Occasional chauffeuring
  • Valeting cars on a monthly basis

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Estate Worker/Handyperson, Dorchester, Dorset. REF JF1797

Posted on September 27, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Estate Worker/Handyperson required for country estate located in the lush Frome Valley in the south west of England.

The Estate runs a number of businesses, including holiday accommodation, residential lettings, game shooting, fly fishing and self storage which all require high standard maintenance.

The Estate Worker/ Handyperson will be responsible for the general upkeep and supporting the above businesses. This role requires a proactive individual with a wide range of skills, including basic plumbing, decorating and general repairs.

Key responsibilities

  • To perform routine maintenance and repairs
  • To carry out minor plumbing and decorations
  • To assist with landscaping and grounds keeping
  • General driving duties
  • Some front of house ( serving guests )

The Person will have:

  • Experience of basic plumbing, and decorations
  • Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects
  • A valid, full, UK driving licence
  • Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings as required

This is ideally a live in position and accommodation is available on site.

Live out could be considered if the person’s commute is no more than 20 minutes from the estate.

Interviews available immediately.

Please apply via email to – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper, Bury St Edmunds. REF JF1794

Posted on September 23, 2024 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for busy family household located approx 6 miles South East of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

The house is a substantial Victorian farm house with large rooms, some solid floors, large staircase and high ceilings.

The ideal person will be able to work a minimum of 8 hours a week over two days, covering the following:

  • All housework to a high standard
  • Laundry and ironing
  • General tidying of the house
  • Keeping bathrooms and kitchen clean
  • Emptying bins
  • Cupboard tidying

There is an opportunity for a 6-8 hours extra a week to cover:

  • School drop offs
  • Helping with a shetland pony plus new pony

A good hourly rate will be paid to a reliable, enthusiastic person with a good work ethic is happy to work work around a young family.

A friendly, easy to get along with person essential.

Car driver and non smoker only.

To apply email- info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

House/Pet Sitter – Needham Market, Suffolk. REF JF1786

Posted on September 18, 2024 by -

Two Bedroom Country Cottage available to rent at half the market value in exchange for ad-hoc house/pet sitting.

The cottage is located close to shops in Needham Market and is within easy reach (4 miles) of Stowmarket which offers supermarkets and golf.

Both Needham Market and Stowmarket have stations and buses.

The accommodation is as follows:

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
  • Sitting Room
  • Kitchen and hallway
  • Situated at the rear of the main house
  • Set in 15 acres of garden/grounds of which 4 acres (with field shelter and mains water) may be available to rent for grazing by separate tenancy agreement.

We are looking for a country loving person or couple to keep an eye on the house and care for 2 friendly dogs when the owners go away.

Owner’s trips of longer than a few days would be very rare, so the majority of cover will be when the owners are in London or out for the day locally.

Car drivers essential due to the rural location.

The rent for this cottage will be £500 PCM and utility bills are excluded.  Available early November 2024.

There may be the opportunity for some gardening/housekeeping work on a self employed basis in the future.

Sadly the accommodation is not suitable for a family with children . One well behaved small dog may be considered.

References will be required.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Estate Worker / Groom couple (with accommodation) – Norfolk RR1785

Posted on September 16, 2024 by -

We are looking for an experienced Estate Worker / Groom couple who are capable of running a private mini estate with top class equestrian facilities and horses.

The couple must be loyal and trustworthy with previous experience in the same or similar role.

This would suit two highly organised and motivated people who take great pride in their work. The principals spend a significant amount of time working overseas so it is really important that the couple can confidently run things at home in their absence, dealing with all issues, big or small.

As the estate has other staff members, it is crucial that the couple are friendly, approachable and nice to be around.

Estate Work responsibilities:

Full time, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system:

  • Estate Maintenance -fixing fence rails, gates or posts
  • Using tractor to bring in hay bales or push up muck heap
  • Fertilise / roll paddocks
  • Use arena and canter track harrows and rollers
  • Gardening-  mowing , weeding, leaf clearing, strimming, spraying, use of chainsaw, clearing gutters
  • Manage contractors (ring plumbers, electricians, IT specialists, CCTV)
  • General property maintenance and tidiness, basic DIY (bit of a Jack of all trades)
  • Manage tenants – answer queries and arrange for any works
  • Ensure everything works and is clean and tidy all year round
  • Pest / vermin control
  • Animal care (dogs and horses)
  • Integrate with other staff, including 1 full time groom, 2 part time helpers, 1 part time gardener
  • It would be a real advantage and preferred if the person held a basic tractor licence, chainsaw licence and sprayer licence

Groom responsibilities:

Full time including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system

  • Sole charge and assisting current full time groom
  • Light weight rider to help exercise fit, top class competition horses (preferred but not essential, can be a non-riding role)
  • Bring horses in and out
  • Feed, rug up
  • Manage vets, physio,  farrier appointments
  • Use horse walker and all usual yard and paddock maintenance (mucking out, poo picking, grooming, sweeping yard)
  • Housekeeping – cleaning, ironing,  shopping/ general errands
  • Salt the yard in the winter, sort frozen taps, buckets

The couple:

  • Must have worked in a similar role previously
  • Must have worked together before as a couple
  • 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 a couple who have a young family
  • Must be self starters

Excellent package on offer for the right couple.

Fantastic, on site accommodation available (3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house)

Wonderful rural location with top class facilities.

For more information, please contact Rebecca using info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Regular Pet / Child Sitter- Norfolk- RR1784- FILLED

Posted on September 13, 2024 by -

We are looking for a regular Pet / Child Sitter for a lovely client of ours in North Norfolk. They have a beautiful estate in a fantastic location not far from the coast.

The main dates that they require help for at the moment are:

  • Monday 3rd February until late Saturday 8th February 2025. There will be more required/available throughout the year,  but they will be confirmed at a later stage.

The family have two school aged children (7 and 11) and 2 very friendly, well behaved dogs.

The person must be very reliable,  trustworthy and willing to get an enhanced DBS check completed before starting. It is important that the person is great with children and dogs.

If the person would like more consistent hours in the future, this role could materialise and involve assisting with the housekeeping team etc.

Child/ dog sitting duties:

  • Will usually involve overnight stays at the owners home, and all day during the weekends
  • Sole charge of the two children, cooking for them and generally taking care of them whilst the parents are away.
  • School pick-ups/ drop-offs, the house manager can assist with this at times.
  • Walking the dogs twice a day, feeding and watering them, again the house manager can assist during week day sittings if required.

For more information, please contact Rebecca by emailing info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Estate Worker, North Norfolk. REF JB1783

Posted on September 13, 2024 by -

Full Time Experienced Estate Worker for country estate located in North Norfolk.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person with a good work ethic to join the team maintaining parkland, woodland, fencing and conservation areas.

Job Description:

  • Tractor and implement use to maintain conservation areas
  • Conservation work
  • General grass cutting using large ride on mower
  • Strimming, hedge cutting, ditch clearing etc
  • Maintenance of parkland and woodland areas
  • Assisting with fencing
  • Pest Control
  • Spraying
  • General Estate duties

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 on general Estate upkeep
  • A machine operator with field maintenance experience
  • Will have ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutter, chain saw experience and certificates would be preferred
  • Will have a Full UK driving licence
  • Happy to work weekends as and when required

A competitive salary depending on the successful persons experience will be offered along with accommodation.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Couple, Cambridgeshire REF JF1777

Posted on September 10, 2024 by -

Couple required for private household located in a village location approx. 8 miles north east of Cambridge,  so a great place to live with easy access to the city and also train link to London.

The position would suit a semi retired couple or country loving people looking for part time hours and a lovely lifestyle.

The accommodation is a cosy cottage within the grounds of the main house, so a quiet, private setting.

We are looking for a couple to work approx 25 hours a week combined to cover a variety of duties as follows:

  • All housework within the Grade One property
  • House minding when the family are away
  • Care of 3 small terriers in owners absence
  • Gardening- which includes – established garden, cutting garden, potting shed, fruit and vegetable cage with raised beds, mature fruit trees all set in 7 acres. Most of the acreage is wild flower meadows, tennis court and small swimming pool.
  • Occasional driving
  • Odd jobs around the house and grounds
  • Occasional cooking to help with entertaining

The family have vintage cars so this would interest a car enthusiast.

In addition to the above job description there are always jobs available at the Polo Club, mostly related to hospitality. This is a fun place to work with many events where employees and their families are included.

As this is a part time role for both members of the couple a relative salary will be offered as well as the little cottage and use of a truck.

Please apply via email to -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Temporary Live In Housekeeper/ Nanny, Henley-On-Thames SP1773

Posted on September 4, 2024 by -

We are looking for a wonderful Housekeeper/ Nanny to live in with a lovely family based near Henley-on-Thames. This position has become available again and our client needs someone as soon as possible to help for a few weeks while they find someone on a permanent basis.

We are looking for someone with a brilliant work ethic who is flexible and willing to muck in with this busy family. There are 3 boys that are 2, 10, and 13 years old and the role will require someone to help with school runs and to look after the littlest boy while the others are at school / clubs. The role will involve preparing / cooking breakfast, lunch and supper for the children and to start the littlest boys bedtime routine while the mother is at clubs with the older boys. There is an element of ‘tag team’ with the mother who needs help running the house and looking after the children.

The role can be 50/50 Nannying / Housekeeping or a little more housekeeping and less nannying depending on the persons preference.  The property is a beautiful 5 bedroom, Georgian family home. The role would suit someone who takes pride in their work and is capable of keeping the house looking lovely and clean at all times. An animal lover is essential as the family have 3 large dogs, horses and chickens!

With the position comes separate accommodation on site or this can be a live out position for someone local. Ideally it will be a minimum of 3 days per week 7am – 6pm. A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful applicant.

 

For more information please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Full Time Nanny, Henley-on-Thames – REF SP1771

Posted on September 3, 2024 by -

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a wonderful Nanny/Housekeeper to work for a lovely family based in a rural location just outside of Henley-on-Thames. This can be a full or part time role (either 5 full days a week, 4 days a week or 1-2 early finishes), it can be live in or live out, with separate accommodation provided.

We are looking for someone with a brilliant work ethic who is flexible and willing to muck in with this busy family. There are 3 boys that are 2, 10, and 13 years old and the role will require someone to help with school runs and to look after the littlest boy while the others are at school / clubs. The role will involve preparing / cooking breakfast, lunch and supper for the children and to start the littlest boys bedtime routine while the mother is at clubs with the older boys. There is an element of ‘tag team’ with the mother who needs help running the house and looking after the children.

The property is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom  Georgian family home. The role would suit someone who takes pride in their work and is capable of keeping the house looking lovely and tidy as well as some cooking and looking after the children. An animal lover is essential as the family have 3 large dogs, horses and chickens!

Hours:

Ideally 7am-7pm, Monday- Thursday, but some flexibility can be offered around this with the possibility of working 5 days per week and finishing early on 1/ 2 days etc.

The position:

  • Providing help for the mother of 3 boys including school runs, taking them to after school clubs/ holiday clubs, looking after the 2 year old during the day and taking him to nursery on 2 days a week. The use of a car will be provided.
  • Cooking meals for the family including breakfast and lunch for the children who are at home and a wholesome supper for all the family.
  • Housekeeping duties that are typical of a nanny role to include; tidying away in the children’s areas cleaning the bathrooms, bed changing, laundry and ironing.
  • Being the linchpin of the house and willing to muck in with the family and run errands as and when needed.
  • Occasional weekend work and ad-hoc babysitting would be an advantage although is not a deal breaker.

The ideal person will:

  • Be fun, energetic and able to use their own initiative when it comes to jobs around the house
  • Have an excellent work ethic and be a hard worker
  • Be happy working alone and in a fairly rural location
  • Flexible and able to change plans for the day if needs be
  • Be kind, caring with a sunny personality
  • Previous housekeeping and nannying experience is an advantage but the family are hoping for someone enthusiastic and passionate about their work more than qualifications and experience
  • A car driver is essential

For more information about this lovely opportunity in a beautiful location, please contact Sophie info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Groom/Rider, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. REF JF1768

Posted on August 30, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Groom/Rider required for family thoroughbred stud with small high level event yard located approx 10 miles south of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

We are looking for someone reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic to join this small established team caring for mares, foals, youngstock and event horses.

The ideal person will be able to carry out all yard duties to a high standard, working well within the team.  Someone who can follow instructions, but also work alone when required using their own initiative.

The current team work weekends on a rota basis and at present that works out as every other weekend off usually.

Car driver essential due to the location. A local person who can commute would be preferred however there is accommodation if required for the right person.

The Position:

  • All yard duties to a high standard
  • Riding a variety of horses – hacking only
  • Lunging and Long reining
  • Handling Mares, foals and youngstock on the ground-prepping for sales etc
  • Clipping, plaiting, trimming etc
  • Preparing horses for travel-bandaging etc
  • Unloading and cleaning the horsebox at times

The Person:

  • Reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and passionate about horses
  • Organised and thorough
  • Able to maintain high standards in the yard
  • Will have the horses welfare as their priority
  • A good rider who is happy hacking fit competition horses
  • Experienced with handling a variety of horses on the ground including mares, foals and youngstock
  • Will have excellent turn out skills – clipping, plaiting and sales prep.
  • A non rider who is a first class groom will be considered

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

To apply email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Travelling Head Groom, Newmarket, Suffolk. REF JF1762

Posted on August 28, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Travelling Head Groom required for private eventing yard located between Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket (closer to Newmarket).

The rider who competes from Novice to 5*, nationally and internationally will require a groom who can work to a very high standard at home and when away at events. Someone with an background/interest in eventing would be preferred, however experience with dressage or show jumpers will also be considered as long as the successful person is willing and eager to learn the requirements.  This is a fabulous opportunity for someone to be part of this successful young team.

This is a very hands on position and will include all working as a team on the yard, handling the competition horses on the ground and generally keeping the yard running efficiently, safely with great attention to the horses welfare.

There is self contained accommodation available and a competitive salary offered to the successful person who has previously worked with competition horses.

The Position:

  • All yard duties to a high standard
  • Clipping, plaiting, trimming etc for exceptional turnout
  • Handling a variety of fit horses on the ground
  • Preparing horses for the rider – tacking up etc
  • Lunging and long reining
  • Preparing the lorry for travel
  • Happy to follow instructions but also be able to use their own initiative
  • Looking out for injury and illness
  • Liaising with Vet, farrier, feed merchant etc
  • Making sure all supplies of feed, hay, supplements are kept fully stocked

The Person:

  • Reliable, enthusiastic with the best possible work ethic
  • A good team player with an easy to get along with personality
  • A car driver with own transport
  • HGV driver
  • Confident and capable handling horses on the ground-studding up at events, bandaging, cooling off etc.
  • Experienced with travelling horses in theUK and Europe
  • Experienced with lunging, long reining etc
  • Able to turn horses out to a high standard – clipping, plaiting etc
  • Able to work to the highest standard and really take a pride in their work
  • Genuinely love working with horses

A partner who is employed elsewhere would be welcome and also a well behaved pet.

To apply please email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Estates, Grounds and Maintenance Manager, Woodbridge, Suffolk. REF JF1761

Posted on August 28, 2024 by -

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a diversified rural business with a focus on sustainable farming, hospitality, weddings, events, catering, natural capital and renewable energy, environmental management, and high end back to nature accommodation.

The position will oversee the estates, grounds and maintenance efforts across the group of business to include but not limited to the building, landscapes, vehicles, offices and custodial maintenance activities, to resolve problems directly or organising the swift resolution with third parties. Ensuring machinery is in good working order and preventative measures are in place and that the grounds are always immaculate with specific qualifications desirable/preferable.

In addition, objectives include effectively managing working patterns and logistics. They will be responsible for building, developing and managing a proactive team to meet deadlines and implement ideas with a problem-solving attitude.

The role includes the overseeing of and involvement in the coordination and execution of all such work and tasks.

The key function will be to maintain the high-quality appearance of the grounds throughout the year, ensuring the venue and accommodation are immaculate in appearance too. The duties of this pivotal role includes scheduling works in a timely fashion for execution and completion and responding to maintenance emergencies and all requests along with managing costs.

Always ensuring and monitoring safety procedures and efficiencies and providing such instruction to staff and contractors.

The role requires a problem-solving approach and resolution-based ethos with a positive demeanour and outlook.

Due to the nature of this role, the working days / hours are geared around the weather and the events, involving working on-call to meet a specified and defined rota system with 40 hours over 7 days per week and seasonal peaks due to the nature of the business.

The position is live-in and includes accommodation. The Estate is located approx 9 miles North of Woodbridge, Suffolk.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

  • Possessing a high level of attention to detail and taking great pride in their work
  • Must have proven ability to work efficiently and effectively within a specified time and weather constraints
  • Relevant experience of grounds/gardening/estate maintenance preferential
  • A preference in having experience of using agricultural equipment including but not limited to tractors, mowers, hedge cutters, along with understanding of equipment up-keep
  • Have experience and an understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace and adopting Risk Assessments
  • Proven ability to effectively manage your own workload and supervise the work of others and prioritise workloads accordingly
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Proven ability to undertake maintenance works including basic plumbing and electrical work amongst other aspects
  • Aptitude to learn all operating systems

Preferred skills – useful but not essential:

  • Scissor lift use
  • Working at height
  • First aid certification
  • PAT testing training/certification
  • Chainsaw training/certification
  • Horticultural and gardening experience with (PA1, PA2, PA6, knapsack and meadow spraying desirable)
  • Awareness of air source heat pumps, irrigation and bore holes, generators

Core Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Organised
  • Flexibility towards working hours is essential

Salary: TBA subject to experience

Includes accommodation.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week over 7 days including on-call duties

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estate Worker (cottage included) – Kimberley, Norfolk – RR1745

Posted on August 9, 2024 by -

Live in, experienced Estate Worker who is a bit of a ‘Jack of all trades’ required for a lovely family near Norwich.

This role will suit someone who can turn their hand to most things ‘outside’ including:

  • General property maintenance and tidiness
  • Tractor driving
  • Work in woods clearing trees
  • Animal care (dogs and horses)
  • Clearing gutters
  • General repair work
  • Use of chainsaw and backpack sprayer
  • Basic DIY and dealing with any issues on estate buildings and cottages
  • Driving errands
  • Security
  • Vermin control
  • General painting and repair work
  • It would be a real advantage and preferred if the person held a basic tractor licence, chainsaw licence and sprayer licence

Hours: 24 hours a week

Part Time – 3 full days to include occasional weekends and dog sitting.

Accommodation:
Beautiful, large 3 bedroom cottage with a fantastic kitchen/ breakfast room and sitting room.

Couple or family welcome. Pets welcome too.  Superb, rural location with great schools in the catchment area and fantastic walks for those that love the countryside. There are a lot of perks to this lovely position.

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

Housekeeper/House Sitter – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. REF JF1748

Posted on August 7, 2024 by -

Experienced Housekeeper/Pet Sitter required for private country house located close to Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

We are looking for someone who can work approx 24 hours a week over 3 days, managing the housework of this large farmhouse to a high standard. This will include cleaning, laundry, ironing, bed changing, deep cleans as required and generally keeping the house tidy. This is a busy family home with grown up children, dogs and horses, so the ideal person will understand the demands of working in this environment (never a dull moment).

There is accommodation on site which could be available to a non local person along with a competitive hourly salary. When the family are away you will be required to live on site. There are other staff members living on site, so this is not an isolated position and there will always be someone around.

Dog friendly person essential as the family have 3 lovely spaniels who will require looking after – walking and feeding while the family are on holiday or out for the day.

Non smoker and car driver essential.

To apply email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Groom / Animal Care – with accommodation- Bodham, Norfolk – RR1742

Posted on August 5, 2024 by -

Experienced, reliable and friendly Groom / Animal carer required on a part time, live in basis to look after 3 children’s ponies, rabbits and chickens at a families beautiful second home in Norfolk, not far from the coast.

The person MUST have excellent horse and animal knowledge and be capable of looking after the family pets to a high standard, keeping the yard and paddocks looking great all year round.

The hours: Morning and afternoon/evening care

Morning: Approx 1 .5 hours / Afternoon approx 1 .5 hours

  • Ponies

Poo pick paddocks, clean and top up waters, feed ponies, top up hay, rug accordingly, worming programme etc.

In the winter, the ponies will be in at night so stables will need mucking out in the morning and ponies will need rugging up and turning out and then bringing in before  it gets dark. Fields will also need poo picking.

Opportunity to ride 2-4 times a week to bump up the hours if required, the person will need to be an experienced and lightweight rider capable of schooling the super 15.2 pony to a novice/intermediate BD level.

It would be a real bonus if the person can pull manes, clip, trim, plait up and generally turn horses out to a high standard.

  • Chickens

Letting out, feeding and egg collecting in the morning and locking up at night

  • Rabbits

Feeding, letting out and mucking out

Accommodation:

Beautiful, newly renovated 1 bedroom, ground level barn conversation with lovely kitchen/living room and bathroom. Ample parking. Superb location. Accommodation included in the package.

This would suit someone who has either retired and wants a slower pace of life in a gorgeous setting or someone who has another job and can run the two alongside each other making sure the ponies and animals are done before and after work.

This might also be convenient for someone who wants to live in the countryside and has their own self employed business and can work from anywhere.

This would not suit a family sadly due to the size of the property included, its charming but small and would be best suited to a single person. Well behaved, friendly pet welcome as long as they get on with horses, rabbits, other dogs and chickens!

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

Trainee Gamekeepers x 2, Kings Lynn, Norfolk – REF JF1733

Posted on July 16, 2024 by -

An excellent opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic, hardworking Trainee Gamekeepers to join a dedicated team on a prestigious Norfolk Estate.

The successful applicants will be self motivated with a conscientious attitude and capable of working within the context of a diverse estate consisting of numerous other enterprises.

The positions are offered on a two year fixed term contract with shared accommodation within the Estate property.

The successful applicants will be able to develop their skills and be able to work using their own initiative alongside experienced game keepers.

The trainee gamekeepers will be required to help with a variety of duties and the day to day maintenance and enhancement of the Estate.

These are full time positions based on a 39 hour week over 5 days. Weekend work will be required when necessary.

These duties will include:

  • Deer Management
  • Pest Control
  • Habitat and Woodland management
  • Assisting with kennel duties
  • Other duties for the enhancement of the Estate

The Person:

  • Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
  • A good team player with an easy to get along with personality
  • Polite and well presented
  • Happy to work outside in all weathers
  • Physically fit as there will be some heavy work
  • A car driver with clean licence
  • Shotgun and firearms (FAC) licences preferred.

Please apply via email to – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Housekeeper/Companion, Kenilworth, Warwickshire – REF JF1730

Posted on July 15, 2024 by -

Full Time Live In Housekeeper/Companion required to assist a lovely lady with day to day organisation and activities.

Our client suffers from Dementia and her memory is not as good as it used to be, so the successful person must be organised and preferably have an understanding of the help required for people with this illness,  to make sure she can remain in her own home.

No personal care is required and the client is physically fit with a great love of the outdoors, she still enjoys walking her terrier, riding horses occasionally and driving into town etc. Her children do not live locally but visit weekly and she has a wider family who do live locally.

The ideal person must be, caring, trustworthy, with patience and kindness in abundance. Our client would not appreciate fussiness and over familiarity, however a good sense of humour would be very welcome.

The Housekeeper will be required to:

  • Keep the farmhouse clean and tidy at all times-housework, laundry and ironing
  • Changing beds
  • General tidying
  • Food shopping on occasions
  • Basic cooking/food prep
  • Managing client’s medication
  • Dog walking and feeding when client away

The Person:

  • Reliable, trustworthy, kind and patient
  • Will have an understanding of helping someone with dementia
  • Physically fit
  • Positive, relaxed with good attention to detail especially cleanliness
  • Practical with the ability to be self motivated and self directed
  • Country loving person, possibly with a farming background
  • Patient and kind with a good sense of humour.

You will be offered a very good salary and on site accommodation in a beautiful location, within walking distance of Kenilworth Castle and the town.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Full Time Nanny – Belgium / Netherlands & Monaco – REF 1719

Posted on July 4, 2024 by -

Full Time Nanny with extensive previous childcare experience required to care for one 6 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.

French speaking preferred.

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

Assistant Housekeeper with accommodation – Norfolk, RR1717

Posted on July 2, 2024 by -

Full time, Assistant Housekeeper required for private household near Dersingham, Norfolk. The person will work as part of a highly motivated team to provide the very highest standards in delivering housekeeping and guest services.

Full time, 40 hours a week to include weekends as and when agreed.

You will be the first point of contact for the property alarms or callouts.

The role:

  • Help manage the housekeeping team to deliver all housekeeping tasks to achieve the highest possible level of service and standards of presentation.
  • Take on the senior role in the Housekeeper’s absence.
  • Take care of the cleaning of antiques and furnishings, fabrics and objets d’art, using agreed methods and practices.
  • Ensure that all items are well cared for and any changes are reported immediately.
  • Assist with laundry and linen care, including ironing and steaming garments.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Any other ad hoc duties that arise.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Possess good leadership and people management skills and the ability to encourage and develop teams.
  • Be a strong communicator at all levels with confident interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work well within a small multi-functional team, have a flexible approach and be willing to support colleagues.
  • Be committed to ensuring the highest standards of housekeeping and presentation.
  • Understand the importance of professional discretion.
  • Take pride in their work and present themselves well to colleagues, visitors and guests.
  • Carry out planned tasks in a timely fashion.
  • Have a positive attitude to safe working practices.
  • Be willing to undertake training and learn new skills that are required for this position.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and efficiency.
  • Have a flexible and pro-active approach.

The successful applicant must be self-motivated and personable with a conscientious attitude.

Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage available.

This role may at times be considered quite physical and can include working on ladders, working with chemicals, moving and lifting of items, and standing for long periods of time so a physically fit person would be best suited.

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

Head Housekeeper (accommodation available) – Norfolk RR1706

Posted on June 18, 2024 by -

The person must be a very experienced, meticulous and hands on housekeeper who has worked in a similar setting previously.

The role will entail:

  • Managing all cleaning, polishing, dusting, vacuuming, mopping etc and the willingness to undertake these duties on a regular basis.
  • Organise and adhere to a clear annual calendar for deep cleaning work and general cleaning regime and avoid clashes with the family and visitors.
  • Maintenance and management of all cleaning supplies, equipment, food & beverage, amenities, and systems (e.g. boiler, water softener)
  • Training and supervising other housekeepers within the household team, ensuring supervision of any visitors and contractors.
  • Working closely with the House Manager to ensure the smooth running of the household to very high standards at all times.
  • Upholding strict confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of the role, respecting the privacy and security of the family.
  • Demonstrating a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to household issues that may arise, being understanding of the family and always considering their needs.
  • All laundry care, including experience caring for a range of garments and clothing.
  • Experience of caring for specialist items e.g. furniture and breakables, maintaining logs of items and handling breakages.
  • Changing linen and making beds as per the schedule of the home.
  • Supporting with the running of the budget for the property.

The ideal person will have a good work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude, be easy to get along with and be able to manage the overall upkeep of a large country house. Must be used to high standard cleaning and understand the demands of working within a family environment with pets.

Accommodation is offered for those that want to live in, however, if the candidate lives locally, the role can be live out. Please note, due to the location of the role, all candidates will need to drive and own their own car.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with exceptional organisational abilities and is able to think on their feet in a dynamic household. The family plans do change within a moment’s notice, so every day won’t be the same.

Hours:

  • This is a full time, 40 hour a week, permanent position.
  • Occasional weekends and evening flexibility will be required and agreed in advance.

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

Live In/Out Housekeeper – Holt, Norfolk- Ref RR1636

Posted on June 18, 2024 by -

This fantastic position has fallen through sadly and we are on the look out again for someone great to join the team.

The family are hoping to find an experienced and wonderful Housekeeper to replace their previous Housekeeper of 4 years.

The family home is 2 miles from Holt (a lovely Georgian market town) and a 20 minute drive from North Norfolk’s famous sandy beaches. It is an eight bedroom house with beautiful azalea and rhododendron gardens which are open to the public throughout May.  The house is part of an impressive family estate with arable farm and shoot.

We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable individual who will be open to adjusting their role as the family’s needs develop.

The role is primarily cleaning and laundry to a high standard (polishing, dusting, hoovering, mopping, tidying, organising drawers/cupboards, changing bed linen etc)

The role will also include:

  • Cooking: basic family cooking plus bulk “freezer” cooking for shoot lunches. Also option to cook for dinner parties should applicant be interested and experienced.
  • Some childcare, including driving, for 11 year old boy-girl twins and 7 year-old boy: occasional babysitting and supervising
  • Occasional weekend and evening work
  • When owners are entertaining: tidying communal areas; preparing, serving and clearing meals
  •  Special events:  e.g.. May garden opening – being on hand to assist with all areas of organisation
  • Responsible for household when owners are away
  • Helping with childcare, dogs and security as and when needed.

Regular hours: This is a full time, permanent role. 7.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday with morning coffee break and half an hour for lunch. There will be some weekend work – up to eight weekends a year – where the family would require support preparing and serving meals and keeping the house tidy for guests.

Accommodation (if required)

The position includes rent-free detached 3-bedroom cottage neighbouring to the main house. It has a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, garden and parking area. A car will be provided for work duties but, given their rural location, it is essential the applicant has their own car and clean driving licence. Small family and pets welcome.

The Person:

  • Experienced Housekeeper with private household or hotel background essential
  • Discreet, friendly, polite and professional
  • High attention to detail and takes pride in their work
  • Organised and meticulous

This position will suit someone who is organised, reliable, capable of working at their own initiative and good with children. A positive, helpful and can-do attitude is essential as well as someone that loves the countryside and being part of a happy family home and wider Estate community. May suit couple – option for partner to work part-time as driver/gardener/handyman according to experience and qualifications. Non-smoking.

Excellent, fully checkable references and an up to date, enhanced DBS check will be required before starting.

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

Chauffeur – Head of Operations, London REF JB1696

Posted on June 7, 2024 by -

The Royal Household are looking to recruit a Chauffeur – Head of Operations to be based at The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace.

Working for the Royal Household is so unique and you will be playing a part in events that are enjoyed by millions.

It’s knowing your team can be relied upon to deliver.

As Head Chauffeur you will lead an exceptional team of professional chauffeurs and oversee vehicle operations in support of events and day to day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • With responsibility of the Garage, you will have oversight of vehicle maintenance and presentation, record keeping, equipment usage and health and safety standards
  • Managing the Chauffeur team, you will support their recruitment, training, coaching and performance to ensure the delivery of an exceptional service
  • Liaising with colleagues, you will prepare plans and rosters to ensure appropriate levels of support as well as co-ordinating transport requests
  • You will support advance route planning activities, working with other colleagues and agencies.

Essential Criteria:

  • You will be an experienced Manager used to taking a hands-on approach in a similar context
  • An assured driver with significant professional driving experience, you will hold a full Cat B and D1 clean, UK driving licence
  • Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills  essential with the ability to handle competing priorities while maintaining a professional service
  • An outstanding team player, who can build good working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
  • You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and you will be used to liaising and interacting with people at all levels

The successful candidate can benefit from on-site accommodation and will travel for up to six weeks of the year within the UK, including occasional international trips.

The Royal Household offers a generous benefits package designed to support wellbeing and life priorities.

Other Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on length of service
  • An excellent non-contributory pension plan-15%
  • Lunch provide on site
  • A range of leave supports, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
  • 20% off at Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all of the Companies locations.

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person.

Please follow the link below to apply:

Chauffeur – Head of Operations – The Royal Household (tal.net)

or alternatively, you can send your CV and covering letter to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Private Household Chauffeur- Central London – REF JB1695

Posted on June 6, 2024 by -

Full Time experienced Private Chauffeur required by the Royal Household to be based within the The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, Central London.

The new Chauffeur will join a professional team who drive Principals, officials, guests and visitors to a variety of events as well as day to day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Driving passengers to a variety of engagements, contributing to the smooth daily running of the Royal Household’s travel operations
  • Maintaining and presenting vehicles to the highest standards and keeping accurate records
  • Providing varied support for daily routines and the upkeep of the garage, taking into account Health and Safety and Security protocols
  • At times, taking charge of the garage, supporting senior colleagues to always deliver an efficient and exceptional service

Essential Criteria:

  • An assured driver with significant professional driving experience who will hold a full Cat B and D1 clean, UK driving licence
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills and able to provide an unparalleled chauffeur experience tailored to the needs of the guests
  • An outstanding team player who can adapt to a varied and responsive schedule
  • Excellent time management, planning and problem-solving skills and the ability to undertake duties efficiently and effectively
  • Basic IT skills and the ability to manage daily administrative tasks

Up to six weeks travel within the UK,  including occasional international trips

Benefits:

  • On site accommodation
  • Generous packages to support wellbeing and life priorities
  • 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on length of service
  • Excellent non contributory pension (25%)
  • On site lunch
  • 20% off at Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts

To Apply please click on the link below.

Chauffeur – The Royal Household (tal.net)

You can also email-info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Part Time Housekeeper / Cook / Companion (live in)- Burnham Market- RR1693

Posted on June 5, 2024 by -

Experienced, live in and lovely part time, private housekeeper required for elderly lady who has a beautiful home in Burnham Market, Norfolk.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone. No personal care is required.  Our client is fit and healthy and is very active and sociable.

The person must have worked in a similar role previously and be a well referenced, kind and friendly housekeeper.

Hours:

  • 9:30am until 2:30pm Monday-Friday (5 hours / day) plus 9:30am to 1:30pm (3.5 hours) on sat. 28.5 hours per week (flexibility is key)

Duties:

  • Cooking & prepping
    • Lay table & make lunch every day plus prep light dinner for principal to pop in the oven
    • Small socials (lay the table, prep lunch, bridge tea, tea, occasional small dinner parties) prep and clean up afterwards / in the morning
  • Cleaning (hoover, dusting, keep it neat & tidy, laundry, ironing, bathrooms)
  • Housekeeper to make the bed daily and change linen as appropriate including when guests stay occasionally at the weekend.
  • Shopping for food (& making sure food in the fridge isn’t way beyond its sell-by date)
  • Apple Mac tech support as required (ordering on internet support, help with passwords, App downloads, occasional email support like attachments)
  • Driving as required (longer journeys, principal drives locally still)
  • House management (order logs, bring logs into house & lay fire daily in winter, change heating & water times, resolve any issues, read meters, arrange window cleaning etc.)

Offer:

Included:

  • Own private 2 bed, 2 bathroom fully furnished cottage provided at end of the garden
  • All bills (Council tax, electricity, water). Excluded are own mobile phone, streaming platforms, own food, own car & associated costs.

Other benefits

  • Pension Contribution
  • NI
  • Holiday: 4 weeks paid holiday per year
    • You chose 2 weeks
    • Employer choses 2 weeks

If you are looking for a lovely part time, live in housekeeping position then we would love to hear from you.

DBS check essential before starting. Clean driving licence and glowing references a must.

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