Posted on November 29, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Couple required for country house on the Cambridgeshire/Essex/Suffolk border.
We are looking for a couple who can work approx. 35 hours with the flexibility to cover a variety of duties within the house and around the property.
There will be further hours available at certain times such as when specific projects are taking place or when managing the Airbnb.
Accommodation in a self contained one bedroom apartment is offered along with a competitive salary. There is a garden available and an area to grown vegetables.
The Position will involve:-
- Gardening – all grass cutting using sit on mower, strimming, hedge cutting, edging, pruning, planting etc
- Driving – airport runs and driving to shooting venues
- Car cleaning
- Leaf Blowing , swimming pool maintenance, drive maintenance
- Wood chopping and storing
- Internal and external painting plus DIY
- Housework – kitchen and dog room cleaning ( there is a cleaner for most of the main house)
- Ironing and basic sewing
- Brass and silver polishing
- Internal window cleaning
- help with entertaining ( mostly weekends or lunchtime during the week)
- Dog and house sitting
- Assisting with Airbnb
The previous couple of 3 years shared the roles between them and are sadly leaving due to a change in their personal circumstances.
We are looking for a reliable, polite couple with a good work ethic and with easy to get along with personalities..
Car drivers essential and non smokers only.
References will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on November 24, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Housekeeper required for large country house near Great Witchingham, Norfolk.
This is a full-time, live-in position. Monday-Friday to include housesitting and looking after the family dog when the family are on holiday.
4 school age children so busy and fun household to work in. Approximately 7 bedrooms / 7 bathrooms.
The main responsibilities will be:
- Keeping on top of all housekeeping- hoovering, mopping, dusting, polishing, glass, silver etc
- Ironing- clothes, school uniforms and bedlinen
- All laundry- stripping beds, putting washing on, hanging out, making beds
- Tidying up after meals, loading and unloading the dishwasher
- General errands- shopping, stocking fridges, bathrooms etc
- Driving- the odd school collection or drop off if required (use of family car)
- Walk/feed the lovey small dog occasionally if family are out
- Housesitting when family are abroad (most of the summer holidays)
Accommodation available:
Beautiful 2-bedroom cottage with own private garden on site
Requirements:
- Car driver essential
- DBS check will be required but can be obtained at a later stage
- Excellent references
The person must have previous experience working for a private family as a Housekeeper and be capable of hitting the ground running.
Employed position, 28 days holiday.
Fantastic salary on offer. No weekends required unless the family are away, in which they would ask the person to walk/feed their lovely dog and check the property.
For more information, please contact Georgie 07920770284 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on November 23, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Couple required for large Estate in Scotland approx 12 miles South of Aviemore..
This is a great opportunity for a couple looking for long term positions working in the most beautiful environment in the wilds of the Highlands. The current couple are retiring after 9 years so this role comes highly recommended.
The Gardener/Groundsperson will be required to work full time with a minimum of 40 hours a week.
The Housekeeper can do 20 hours a week or more if preferred.
In exchange for maintaining the grounds and the properties the couple will be offered a competitive salary and Estate accommodation ( 3 bedroom house).
The Positions:-
The Gardener / Groundsperson/Handyman :-
- All garden maintenance around the Estate and holiday cottages
- Vegetable garden – to grow and provide produce for the Estate
- Maintaining formal borders- weeding, pruning, replanting and general seasonal requirements
- Hedge cutting
- Drive clearing
- Hot tub maintenance
- All grass cutting using large garden machinery and ride on mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, chain saw, leaf blowers etc
- Maintenance of garden machinery
- Chopping logs for the houses
- Assisting with shoots when necessary
- Car driver essential
- Tractor/ ATV with implements driver required
The Housekeeper:-
- All housework within the main house to a high standard and possibly holiday cottage
- Bed changing
- Laundry and ironing
- Serving guests at shoot lunches/suppers
The Couple:-
- Reliable, trustworthy and easy to get along with , enthusiastic with good work ethics
- Polite and well presented
- Happy around a variety of people including visiting guests.
- Hard working with ‘can do’ attitudes
- High standards at all times
- Will love country life and be happy in a very rural environment.
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful couple who can provide excellent fully checkable references.
Children and well behaved dog would be welcomed.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on October 31, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Rider/Groom needed for a lovely family run Point-to-Point yard based just outside of Thetford. Ideally to have worked in racing, British Eventing, British Dressage, Polo or Hunting. The person MUST be an excellent rider who is capable of riding fit and sometimes sharp point to point horses.
General yard duties, feeding, rugging up, mucking out. You will be required to assist with all the fittening work as well as the fast work.
Full time 45 hours per week role Monday to Friday 7/7:30am-3:30/4pm
Every other Saturday 7am-1pm and if possible 3hrs on a Sunday 8am-11am (although not essential)
Accommodation is available for the right candidate.
Riding videos and pictures will need to be sent prior to Interview.
For more information about this great opportunity please call Georgie 07920770284 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on October 25, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, traditional housekeeper required for large family house in the beautiful North Norfolk village of Brinningham , approx 4 miles from Holt.
We are looking for someone who has previous private household experience and would enjoy living in a peaceful rural location.
The Position:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and Ironing
- Bed changing
- Deep cleans when necessary
- Fire cleaning and relaying
- Unloading shopping deliveries
- Restocking kitchen cupboards when required
- Keeping bathrooms and kitchens clean
- Occasional childcare
- Driving to collect orders etc
- Polishing brass and silver
- Helping with breakfast
- Occasional help with dinner parties
The Person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy with an easy to get along with personality
- Friendly and polite
- Will love children and animals
- Will have high standards and a good eye for detail
- Must be flexible with what is required on a day to day basis
- Car driver with clean licence
- Non smoker
This can be a live in or live out position.
Good salary and lovely accommodation offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references
Please contact Georgie 07920770284 or Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Posted on October 20, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Mother’s Help / Groom required for a busy family of 5 located approx 10 miles from the North Norfolk Coast. A lovely opportunity for someone to be part of the family in the country.
The ideal person would be available to work Monday to Friday 3-7pm (these hours are essential for the family) and ideally 7-10am also, this could be between 1-5 mornings a week and is flexible, offering between 20-35 hours. The morning help would be a real bonus but is not a deal breaker.
The Position: –
- Helping with the morning routine (getting children up, helping and tidying away after breakfast, walking the dog, feeding ponies etc)
- Taking children to school and picking up when needed
- Staying with youngest child whilst Mummy does the school collection in the afternoon, lots of playing, fresh air etc before siblings return home
- Helping with supper, homework, bath and bedtime routine
- General housework duties including hoovering, ironing when time allows
- Walking the family dog
- Can be a live in position in a lovely family home if required although someone live out would be preferable
- Help with children’s pony’s and animals (Feeding, Changing of rugs etc)
The Person: –
- Reliable and flexible who enjoys being in a busy country household
- Must love children, dogs , chickens and horses
- Non smoker
- Be a safe car driver with a clean license
- Have a happy, warm, kind and caring way about them
A very good hourly rate of pay will be offered to the right candidate on a self-employed or employed basis.
In the school holidays the hours could change slightly and be more daytime based.
For more information about this position please contact Georgie 07920770284 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on October 20, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper required to work alongside established Head Housekeeper maintaining this beautiful private country house located between Hadleigh and Stowmarket.
This is ideally a live in position and lovely accommodation is available on site.
Private household experience preferred although previous employment on a luxury yacht or within a first class hotel would be considered.
The successful person will receive a generous salary and a lovely working environment in exchange for being a reliable, enthusiastic member of the small team all providing high standard service at all times.
The position:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Some cooking
- Laundry and small item ironing ( bedding goes to ironing service)
- Deep cleans when required
- General tidying-emptying bins, dishwasher, washing machine etc –
- Keeping flowers refreshed-liaising with gardens
- Ordering supplies for the house
- Taking instruction from the Principals and the Head Housekeeper and Estate Manager
- Working along to cover holidays and days off
- Working weekends on a rota basis
The Person:-
- Reliable, polite, well presented with a good work ethic
- Fully referenced for previous similar posts
- Car driver
- Non smoker
- Experienced in all housework
- Able to cook for the family and freezer
- Happy to help with parties at times
For more information please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on October 11, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time experienced Housekeeper/Cook required for private household located in beautiful rural location approx 11 miles from Bury St Edmunds (towards Lavenham).
This is a live in position and the accommodation offers is a 2 bedroom detached cottage. Partner employed elsewhere could be considered.
The Position:-
- All housework within this large country house
- Laundry, ironing, bed changing and making up for guests
- Deep cleans when necessary
- Kitchen and bathroom cleans
- Fire grate clearing and remaking
- Specialist fabric care and possibly basic sewing
- Silver cleaning
- Cooking for the family – healthy meals
- Assisting with entertaining
- Errands
- Flowers for the house
The Person:-
- Reliable, polite with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Previous private household experience
- A good family cook
- Car driver
- Happy to work alone
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on October 7, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Nanny / Mother’s help to work Monday to Friday in a busy household with 3 boys close to the North Norfolk Coast.
We are looking for someone reliable and professional to work either two options.
Live out Nanny/ Mother’s help working 12-7pm or Live-in 7:30am-6:30pm (with 2 hour break).
Ideally this is a live in position in a beautiful house with your own Bedroom & Bathroom.
Car driver essential as the youngest child will need collecting from school in the afternoons three days a week.
The main duties would be as follows;
- School Collection 2-3 times a week
- Making supper and cooking for the family
- Grocery Shopping
- General cleaning of house
- Sole responsibility of one child in the afternoon whilst mother goes to after school activities with two boys
The person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy with a calming demeaner
- A good, careful driver with a clean license
- Will have a genuine love of working with children especially boys
- Will enjoy cooking healthy meals
Good Hourly rate for the successful person
Please contact Georgie on 07920770284 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on October 5, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom required for private showjumping yard located near Brentwood, Essex .
The family have international show jumpers competing at a high level and will require the groom to travel both home and abroad. A lorry driver would be a great advantage.
There are 3 other full time grooms employed so this is not an isolated position.
This can be a live in or live out position and accommodation is within a 3 bedroom house shared with 1 other.
A good salary will be offered to the successful person and will depend on experience.
The Position :-
- Yard duties – mucking out, waters, hays, feeding, grooming, turning out and bringing in from the field, tack cleaning, yard sweeping, lorry cleaning
- Preparing horses for rider
- Exercising fit competition horses – warming up and hacking
- Preparing horses for travel-bandaging and packing lorry
- Grooming at events – tacking up, studding up, cooling off and prepping for home journey
- Clipping, plaiting, mane pulling and trimming all essential
- Driving HGV or 7.5 T lorry( preferred)
The Person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
- A real team player with an easy to get along with personality
- The ability to work using own initiative when required
- Happy to travel to international and national events occasionally
- Lorry driver preferred but not essential
- Good rider
- Will have excellent turn out skills
- Will have excellent fully checkable references
- Will be a car driver
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on October 3, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full and Part Time positions available in private yard close to Newmarket. There are several options available with flexibility on days and hours for the right people.
Groom/Riders:-
- Must be experienced and happy riding young thoroughbreds
- All yard work to a high standard
- The ability to handle horses well on the ground
- Possibly a background in racing, eventing or hunting
- Be able to turn horses out to a high standard
Yard Staff:
- Mucking out
- Putting horses on and off the walker
- Feeding, haying, watering
- Sweeping yards, making sure they are well maintained and tidy throughout the day
- Grooming and handling horses
- Cleaning tack
We can offer full time 5 days a week- Monday to Friday or days to include weekends on a rota basis.
Also Part time hours available 2 or 3 days a week or maybe mornings only.
All positions available immediately.
Good salary offered to successful people who can provide fully checkable references.
Shared accommodation available if required
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on September 29, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Couple required for large private Estate in rural location approx 8 miles from Oxford. Accommodation in a lovely 3 bedroom cottage and a competitive salary will be offered to a couple who can join this established team providing excellent Housekeeping and Gardening/Groundsperson skills to the properties and grounds.
The Housekeeper role:
- Cleaning all rooms in each property on the Estate to a high standard ( properties are owned and lived in by family members)
- Spring cleaning
- Washing and ironing
- Making and changing beds
- Cooking on an ad-hoc basis-basis family cooking
- Childcare on an ad-hoc basis- some childcare experience necessary
- Running errands
- Basic sewing ( not essential)
- Looking after family dog if required
- Working with other housekeepers as well as alone at times.
The Person:
- Reliable, friendly with a good work ethic
- Experienced with previous private household experience
- Must work well in a team but be happy working alone
The Gardener/Groundsperson role:-
- Grass cutting, strimming, weeding and leaf clearance
- Maintenance of the grounds and gardens including pruning, planting, hedge cutting and vegetable garden care
- Maintaining and arranging servicing of garden machinery
- Occasional visits to London property -not overnight
- Driving and running errands
- Cleaning cars
- Swimming pool maintenance
- Looking after family dog when needed
The Person:-
- Will have excellent knowledge of gardening, horticultural skills and vegetable growing experience
- Will be able to operate and maintain large garden machinery
- Will be able to carry out basic DIY – plumbing issues etc
- Will have a full UK driving licence
Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Posted on September 21, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time (32 + hours) Monday to Thursday Live In Companion required for mature lady living in country house approx. 4 miles from Newmarket.
We are looking for someone who can help make this lovely lady’s life more enjoyable as she is a very sociable person who loves to go out.
No personal or medical care required.
The ideal person will be :-
- Mature person preferred – possibly someone retired
- Car driver with own transport
- A good cook who can cook healthy meals
- Sociable and love going out to eat, visit places etc
- Possibly a good bridge player
- Able to organise this lady’s diary to enable her to continue her social life
- Happy to take the lady shopping for both food and clothes
- Organise the kitchen and arrange applicant servicing etc
- Super friendly, kind and generally a lovely person to have as company
A family member moves in every Friday lunchtime and leaves again Monday lunchtime which allows the companion to have a lovely long weekend. We would however like the Companion to cover one weekend a month to give the family member a break. This will be agreed in advance by mutual arrangement.
One well behaved dog would be considered as the family love dogs.
Non smoker only
Excellent references will be required and also a DBS check.
For more information please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 15, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, experienced stable staff required for lovely, private breaking and pre training yard in Newmarket, Suffolk.
Hours:
6.30am-10.30/11am- 3pm-4.30/5pm Monday-Friday with weekends on a rota basis.
Main duties:
- Mucking out
- Putting horses on and off the walker
- Feeding, haying, watering
- Sweeping yards, making sure they are well maintained and tidy throughout the day
- Grooming and handling horses
Great weekly rate of pay, wonderful working environment and a friendly and fun team to work with. Scope to progress and develop is always available for those wishing to further their career.
Onsite, shared accommodation available.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 25, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced rider / groom required for a lovely family point to point yard based outside of Norwich.
Previous racing experience would be ideal although is not essential. The person MUST be an excellent rider who is capable of riding fit and sometimes sharp point to point horses.
You will be required to assist with all the fittening work as well as the fast work. Schooling will not be required unless the person is keen to and capable.
The person must be happy mucking out each day, grooming, plaiting, trimming etc.
This is a full time position from September 2022- April 2023. Onsite accommodation available for right person.
Those that have competed to a good level, have hunted, evented etc or worked on a competition yard would be best suited.
Sadly this is not a training position so only those who are really competent riders will be considered.
Riding videos, photos and references will be asked as part of the process.
If you are a good rider, who loves racing and wants to be involved in a fun, friendly point to point yard then this would be ideal for you.
For more information about this great opportunity please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 23, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced live in couple required for large country manor house in Norfolk.
This is a full time, live in permanent position. At present the house is being used as a family home but in spring 2023 it will be opening as a luxury B&B in addition.
Maximum of 6 couples.
Wonderful accommodation provided and beautiful working environment with stunning grounds and woodland.
The couple must have worked for a private country home previously. The housekeeper will be responsible for keeping the be 12 bedroom property looking fantastic all year round, carrying out all laundry and dressing rooms accordingly for staying guests.
The Chef will be required to cook delicious, nutritious and well-presented breakfasts as well as preparing meals for the family and their guests.
This would suit a couple who enjoy spoiling people and making them feel welcome at all times providing an excellent service.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 12, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for a wonderful, experienced, full-time, live-in Nanny for a lovely Norfolk family of 3, soon to become 4.
This is a permanent position based on 50 hours a week, Monday-Friday 8.00am- 6.00pm. Weekend help would be great if the person can be flexible and where a weekend is worked days off in lieu would be given.
The person must have a genuine love for children / babies with a kind, caring and professional way about them.
Experience is a real must and we are looking for someone who has worked with babies previously for a private family. Due to the age of the children we cannot consider anyone who does not fit this criteria.
The family home is a very happy and harmonious place so an upbeat and smiley nanny would be best suited.
You will be responsible for:
- Looking after a 10-month-old baby and newborn.
- Playing with the children
- Feeding (bottle and weaning), changing, establishing routines
- Taking them out in the buggy for walks
- Soothing and settling them
- Sole charge of both or one of the children although Mummy will be around a lot
- Helping Mummy as and when needed
- Basic tidying of the house, mainly after the children as the family have a Housekeeper
- Cooking meals for the children
- Bath / bedtime
- Reading stories, arts and crafts
- Lots of outdoor play, fresh air
- No laundry required
The ideal person will be organised, polite, friendly and great with children, especially babies. In an ideal world they would be looking for a long term position, becoming an integral member of the family team.
Accommodation:
Lovely self-contained area on the top floor of the main house which has a kitchen, sitting room, double bedroom and ensuite.
Childcare qualifications would be a real advantage but are not a deal breaker.
Up to date DBS check essential or willing to have one obtained before starting
Clean driving licence a must
The family have dogs, so the person must be comfortable around pets
For more information about this wonderful vacancy, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
To apply directly please visit our website, link below:
Posted on August 11, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are on the lookout for a full time, permanent Rider / Breaker to join a small and established team in Newmarket.
The ideal person will have racehorse experience, especially breaking/backing.
Breaking will last from October-January and then riding will proceed for the rest of the year.
Shared or family accommodation available
Start date beginning of October 2022
The person must be an excellent rider with previous experience of breaking. We are happy to consider those from a non-racing background as long as they have backed horses and have relevant skills that are transferable.
Alternating weekends will be required
Monday-Friday
£500 per week (depending on experience)
Excellent references required
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 8, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
This is lovely full-time, permanent position in Norfolk, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday 12.00-8.00pm working for a small family of three on a large private estate.
Both parents work full time and are looking for a wonderful, all-round person to help keep their gorgeous home in check and running smoothly.
The main requirements will be:
- Housekeeping
- Childcare (4-year-old) – School collection as and when needed/supper/bedtime routine and sole charge during the school holidays
- Laundry – Including weekly bed changing and ironing if ever needed
- Cooking – Including dinner prep for the family
- General PA errands for the family ensuring household food /cleaning products are fully stocked
- Collecting home deliveries and management of tradesmen appointments
- Walking and looking after the family pets when needed
- Use of family car for all work purposes
Additional Requirements:
- Pet / House sitting- when the family are away
- The occasional babysitting request dependent on availability
This could either be self-employed or employed and separate accommodation could be available for the right person.
We are looking for someone who wants to secure a long term, permanent position and become a much valued member of this wonderful family.
Gorgeous working environment.
Up to date COVID vaccinations, clean driving licence, DBS check or happy to have one completed a must. Previous childcare and private household experience essential.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on July 25, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for chefs of all levels to join a newly refurbished Pub/Restaurant in Castle Acre/ Norfolk.
A unique menu has been created that offers a variety of local, fresh dishes. The kitchen staff will be exposed to all aspects of running a kitchen with plenty of scope to progress, train and enhance their skills. Competitive rates are on offer and a good work-life balance is provided to create a happy, positive, sustainable environment.
Onsite accommodation in one of their newly refurbished rooms for 6 months will form part of the offer.
Flexible hours and shifts, positions for full and part-time, daytime, evening and weekend work available.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 19, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
A rare and wonderful opportunity has arisen for a live in Family Assistant who can help a small, fun and busy family with the following tasks:
Gardens
- Light gardening (pruning, weeding, planting, watering, keeping on top of the garden all year round, cutting lawns. Qualifications are not essential but someone who is capable, competent and knowledgeable is important)
- Heavier jobs are already dealt with and will not be required (i.e. cutting hedges, strimming etc)
Animal Care
- Looking after 5 well behaved dogs (feeding, taking to vets, walking etc)
- 1 Shetland pony (feeding, mucking our, poo picking)
- 3 goats (feeding, general care, cleaning)
- Pet Sitting when owners are away
Driving
- Occasional driving shared with current family driver (taking family to lunches etc)
If the person enjoys housekeeping, laundry or cooking this is an option too.
Ideally full time hours, no weekends required unless family are away and this would only be to look after the animals. Hours and days off rewarded in Lieu when any overtime is worked.
Accommodation: beautiful 3 bedroom cottage away from main house, fully enclosed garden and pet safe.
Interview process starting now although start date might be delayed until September 2022
This could suit a couple or single person who has the relevant experience.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 19, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time experienced Nanny/Housekeeper required for busy young family located in a beautiful rural location approx 10 minutes from Hadleigh, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone to work 3 days a week ( Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday) caring for 3 children ages 9, 8 and 2.
The older 2 go to school so you will be required to pick them up from school in the afternoon. The 2 year old would be with the successful person a lot of the time so experience with this age is essential.
The hours will be 11.15 am to 7pm to cover school pick up, cooking teas, preparing uniforms for the following day and generally tidying the house(sorting washing etc)
The Nanny must be reliable, kind with a genuine love of working with children . Someone who would enjoy taking care of the 3 children after school, organising quiet reading time, bath time and bed. General housework would be required – keeping kitchen and bathrooms clean, emptying the dishwasher and bins etc.
To start October 2022
Good salary offered
Car driver and no smoker only.
For more information please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 15, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, Assistant Stud Hand required for private breeding and pre-training yard covering two sites located in Thurlow and Newmarket.
This is a full-time position, but for the right person the hours can be reduced slightly if desired.
Shared accommodation available in Newmarket if needed and any travelling costs to Thurlow will be covered.
This would suit someone who is happy to work alone and as part of a team. The position will involve:
- Assisting the Head Groom
- Splitting time between Thurlow yard and Newmarket
- Checking retired ponies and mares in paddock
- Mucking out a maximum of 8 boxes
- Turning horses out/bringing in
- Feeding, checking waters etc
- Paddock maintenance
- Yard maintenance
- Assisting Vets, Farriers and Dentists
- Handling broodmares
- Handling foals
- Handling stallions
- Possible sales prep
The person will need to be physically fit and healthy. Have a good knowledge and understanding of the breeding / equine industry. Be happy working alone at times and be a good team player.
This will be a varied position and will suit someone that likes to get stuck in and help out where necessary.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 8, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Couple required to cover Housekeeping and Gardening within this large private Estate.
The House and Gardens are maintained to a very high standard so we would be looking for a couple who understand how to manage a household, leaving no stone unturned and who are comfortable working around a family.
The Housekeeper will :-
- Be working within the large country house working as part of an established team carrying out all housework, laundry and ironing
- Take a pride in their work and know how to keep the house clean and immaculate at all times
- Be reliable, polite and discrete
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude and be happy taking instruction
- Be easy to get along with, friendly and bright
The Gardener/Groundsperson will:-
- Be working as part of an established team and have an easy to get along with, friendly personality
- Work within the gardens and grounds which extend to 26 acres comprising the following areas- formal lawns, herbaceous borders, formal areas, greenhouses, vegetable garden, cutting garden and orchard.
- Be able to use and maintain large garden machinery such as mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, sprayers etc
- Have a genuine love of working within beautiful gardens (in all weathers)
- Preferably have RHS horticultural qualifications but someone with extensive horticultural knowledge would be considered.
- Clean driving licence essential.
Accommodation could be available if required-there is a 2 bedroom cottage on the Estate.
A competitive salary will be offered and 23 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday
Tel Jackie 07771 655879
Posted on July 5, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for an experienced Summer Nanny to help for the below dates with three lovely children aged between 3.5 years – 11 years.
Dates:
- 15th – 27th July (the family can manage with just one week if that’s easier)
- 7th-13th August
Superb working environment with other members of staff in the house so not an isolated role.
Good hourly rate of pay. This can be live in or live out for the dates specified depending on the persons location. Accommodation would be within the main house with an ensuite.
- Hours for live out would be: 9.00am-6.00pm
- Hours for live in would be: 7.00am-7.00pm
The family are based in Burnham Thorpe, and they would be looking for the cover nanny to do the following:
- Helping children get up and dressed in the morning
- Assisting with breakfast
- Playing with them (access to gorgeous gardens, tennis court, pool etc)
- Driving them to the beach
- Lots of local outdoor activities
- Supervising mealtimes
- Helping with bath time, story time and occasionally bedtime
If you have experience looking after younger children, are well referenced with an up-to-date DBS check and are free to help for the dates specified then we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 1, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Riders required for fabulous pre-training and rehabilitation yard located near to Thetford.
The ideal applicants will have backgrounds in any of the following, Eventing, hunting, polo, showjumping, showing etc and be very confident / competent riders . The ability to handle a variety of horses on the ground is a must.
The horses are all young thoroughbreds beginning their ridden career or older TBs being brought back in to work so a good, lightweight person essential with a calm, effective manner.
This position offers superb accommodation( family or single available) and a really competitive salary. The facilities are amazing therefore providing a lovely working environment.
This will be a 12 month contract with the opportunity to extend possibly.
A JOINING BONUS OF £500 WILL BE OFFERED TO EACH SUCCESSFUL PERSON
Hours:
7.00am-4/4.30pm
Every other weekend will be required and where a weekend is worked a day off in leu is rewarded.
References and riding photos/videos will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771 655879
Posted on June 27, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Hicks and Brown are currently looking for two sales team members to work at this year’s Game Fair (29th-31st July) and Burghley Horse Trials (1st – 4th September). We are ideally looking for two people who can do both events if possible.
The role will require setting up the tradestand before the event, selling during the show, stocking up, tidying of the stand and breaking down at the end. Hicks & Brown require staff to be able to commit to a whole show, not just part of one. Lovely, hardworking, friendly individuals who ensure the Brand is represented to the highest level is imperative. Relevant sales experience is required.
A day rate is paid plus all accommodation, food and drink provided throughout.
For further details please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Jackie Frost & Rebecca Rivett BSc (Hons)
Partner
Posted on June 11, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Stud groom required for private sports horse stud located in beautiful Suffolk countryside approx 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.
The stud has fabulous facilities including- indoor stabling, full size ménage, horse walker, gallops and well maintained paddocks all making this a great environment to work in.
This is a non riding position.
The position :-
- Care of mares, foals and young stock
- Foaling
- Halter training and general handling of the foals
- Yard duties to a high standard
- Lunging and long reining
- To train youngsters to load on to Equitrack, horse box and ramps
- Routine maintenance of the yard and facilities -weed control, grass mulching , fence repairs, power washing areas, painting
- Some tractor work required
- To be involved with marketing and photography
- Using social media – facebook, Instagram etc
The person :-
- Experienced with handling mares and foals
- Experienced with AI – handling mares in stocks
- Confident handling cheeky youngsters
- Reliable, committed to the job and easy to get along with
- Happy to work closely with the owner who is passionate about the breeding programme and provides first class care to the horses
- Happy working in a small team and working alone when required.
- Will be able to spot injury, illness etc and notify the relevant people asap
- Will be able to follow feeding and exercise regimes and be happy to take instructions
- Car driver( Manual)
- Lorry driver would be an advantage but not a deal breaker.
- Able to follow a worming programme
- Able to administer injections as directed by the vet
- NON SMOKER
There could be accommodation available for the right person close by but a local person would be preferred .
Salary will depend on previous fully referenced experience. Standard pension and holiday entitlement.
The successful person will be offered help with further training and courses.
For further details please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on June 2, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Nanny required for busy young family located between Reepham and Holt in beautiful North Norfolk. We are looking for someone with extensive childcare experience to care for 2 little girls ages nearly 4 and nearly 2. This is purely a childcare role as the family have a housekeeper, although general help with anything children related (washing etc) will be required.
The Position will involve:-
- All childcare during the week
- Nursery school runs
- Activity trips
- Creating and organising fun days both inside and outside
- Cooking healthy children’s meals
- Baking cakes
- Bath time and bedtime
- Breakfast and nursery preparations
The Nanny must be:-
- Kind, caring with a genuine love of working with little children
- Reliable, trustworthy with an easy to get along with personality
- Fun, bright with a creative streak to make days fun
- First aid certificate holder
- A good cook who can sometimes cook with the children
- A safe car driver with clean licence
- A non-smoker
- DBS checked or happy to apply for a new one
- Fully referenced from previous childcare positions
- Dog friendly as the family have 3 dogs
- Happy helping with reading and other educational activities
- Outdoorsy to encourage outside play and adventure
An excellent salary will be offered to the successful person as well as lovely self contained accommodation. Employed partner and well behaved dog could be considered.
An Automatic car will be provided for the Nanny during the day.
Tel Rebecca 07771655879 or Jackie 07979501997
Posted on May 17, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Senior Estate Manager required for private country Estate located near Stowmarket Suffolk-Accommodation available if required.
This would suit a person with extensive previous private household experience who understands the demands of keeping properties and grounds well managed.
The role will be working with the support of an Assistant Estate Manager and managing a small team of staff all providing first class service in their different areas.
Car driver and non smoker only.
The Estate Manager will:-
- Be responsible for the Estate main residence and other properties within the Estate
- Carry out security duties
- Be an experienced groundsman/handyman
- Have a clean driving licence and be able to carry out chauffeuring duties when required
- Be hands on as far as general gardening, keeping grounds, driveways etc clear and tidy
- Liaise with suppliers, tradesmen and other visitors to the property
- Be polite, well presented with a friendly personality
- Be organised, keep accurate records and manage staff rotas
- Keep the vehicles clean and manage service dates etc
Generous salary and excellent accommodation offered to the successful, fully referenced person.
For more information, please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on May 12, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Head Chef required for charming country pub and restaurant located in the Suffolk village of Lindsey approx 5 miles from Hadleigh and 7 miles from Sudbury.
We are looking for a motivated Head Chef to run the operations of this popular eatery , where diners can enjoy the glorious sunsets in the spring and summer and the welcoming open fire in the colder months.
Exclusive accommodation available off site if required. A very attractive salary will be offered to the successful person . Fully checkable references will be required.
The Position:-
- To run the day to day kitchen operations
- Create and implement the seasonal menus
- Build, lead and inspire the team
- Hero the hospitality industry
The Person will:-
- Be passionate about the food and drink industry and really enjoy your career choice as a chef.
- Take a pride in cooking and using home grown produce from Nedging Hall Estate
- Work well with the gardening team to create menus with the seasons
- Be committed to reducing the environmental impact of your kitchen
- Work to meet the group’s carbon zero target
Benefits:-
- Staff Food
- Staff discounts across the Nedging Hall Estate Businesses
- Recommend a friend scheme
- In-house incentives
- Longevity bonus
- Training
- Guaranteed Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays closed
For further information please call Jackie 07979501997
Posted on May 9, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Due to a change in circumstances we are looking for a lovely, experienced Nanny / Mothers help again to live predominantly in Norfolk with a wonderful Family. The family have two gorgeous children aged 4 and 5.
Both parents work full time (home and abroad).
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves children, enjoys travelling and is capable of managing a private household.
Onsite accommodation available (beautiful, self-contained annexe).
Opportunity to go on family holidays, especially Dubai throughout the year, all expenses covered- business class and gorgeous hotels.
The main requirements will be:
- 2-3 school runs each week (use of family car)
- Keeping on top of the housework and laundry
- Cooking healthy food
- Shopping and general errands
- One overnight stay in the main house every fortnight
- Looking after children’s school diaries (responding to school emails etc)
- Taking children to pre-arranged playdates/outings during the holidays
- Enjoying lots of crafts/baking/creativity on rainy/quieter days
This would suit an energetic and loving person. Someone who likes to travel and be a part of a great/hardworking family.
Full time position, weekends will be required. Travel essential.
Clean, driving licence paramount.
DBS check and great references a MUST.
For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on April 30, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
TEMPORARY Nanny/Mother’s Help required to help with the care of 2 little children ages 2 and 4.
We are looking for someone to work for 3 months until the end of August.
The position:-
- 5 days a week – 12 midday to 8pm
- Providing safe but fun care for the 2 children
- Creating and carrying out activities with the children
- Preparing healthy children’s meals
- Collecting from nursery and other activities
- Organising quiet time, reading etc
- Bath and bedtime time routine
The Person:-
- Fully experienced and preferably qualified in childcare
- Will be reliable, completely trustworthy with a genuine love of working with small children
- Kind, caring with a fun personality who the children will love spending time with
- Capable of preparing healthy children’s meals and also happy baking cakes for them( and with them)
- A car driver with clean licence
- A non smoker
- Have fully checkable references
- DBS checked
For further information call Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on April 13, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groom required for private competition yard approx 20 minutes from both Sudbury and Colchester. Car driver essential due to no public transport to property.
This is a lovely position for a groom looking to work locally assisting with the care of 2 Event horses competing at a high level and a small pony. The ideal person will have previous professional groom experience or have been involved with horses for many years and understand the demands of the high standards required .
The position will require the groom to work approx 12-20 hours a week, preferably 5 mornings a week with the ability to come back in the afternoon to do afternoon stables and turn horses out.
Someone who could cover Sundays would be fabulous!
There is accommodation available for someone who is not quite local enough to travel daily .
The Position will include:-
- Bringing horses in from the field and turning out
- Rug changing, grooming and checking for injuries
- Mucking out the stables
- Poo picking the field
- Putting horses on the walker or in the solarium
- Hays and waters
- Sweeping yard and keeping all areas tidy
- Tack cleaning
- Holding horses for vet or farrier if required
For someone wanting extra hours there could be a few hours housekeeping available.
Immediate interview available
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on April 10, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time top Groom required for competition yard located in Lincolnshire for young rider with 5 horses competing up to 4*.
The ideal person will be:-
- A professional competition groom with fully checkable references
- Able to turn horses out to an exceptionally high standard – clipping, plaiting, trimming etc
- Able to drive a lorry 7.5T or HGV
- Fully experienced with grooming at events-bandaging, studding up, walking off etc
- A good rider who can hack fit horses
- Happy handling foals and youngstock
- Able to spot injury and illness and liaise with vets, farriers etc
- Reliable, punctual with a good work ethic
- Friendly, fun and get on well within a small family team
- Enthusiastic with a genuine love of eventing
There is accommodation available and a well behaved dog would be welcome. A partner with employment elsewhere would also be a possibility.
Excellent references essential
Car driver and non smoker
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on April 1, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
TEMPORARY Part Time experienced Nanny required to care for 3 little girls ages 2 , 5 and 7 while Mummy recovers from an operation at home. Daddy will be working from home and will cover the mornings. This position will go to PERMANENT Part Time from June and the hours will be up to 12 a week.
The Position:-
- 3.30pm to 8pm – Monday to Friday
- Duration will be approx 6-8 weeks from 20th April 2022
- Care of 3 children
- Collecting from school ( car provided)
- Cooking light healthy tea after school
- Organise playtime, reading and downtime before bath
The Person:-
- Kind, caring with a genuine love of working with little children and a warm personality
- Reliable, punctual and completely trustworthy
- Will have a current DBS
- Will have fully checkable references
- Will be able to provide nice healthy teas after school
- Will create fun activities, offer support with , play and reading
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Accommodation available in a luxury newly renovated cottage( Temp position only) should the Nanny wish to stay over or live in and the hours could be increased to approx 6/7 a day.
Tel Rebecca 07771655879 or Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 16, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time, permanent live in Housekeeper required to carry out all cleaning, laundry, and cooking duties for an elderly lady.
This would suit someone who enjoys working within a small, quiet household in a beautiful, rural area. Due to the remote location, a car driver is essential. You will also be asked to do the weekly shop and run small errands.
Full time hours or part time available if preferred.
Our client loves eating healthy, traditional, seasonal food so someone who is happy and capable of cooking fresh, nutritious meals would be ideal.
On site accommodation available within the main house.
This position would suit someone with a caring and friendly nature, the house is quite large so someone with a basic fitness level is a must.
Car driver essential. Non- smoker.
Excellent working references.
We are looking for a trustworthy, calm and easy going person.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
Posted on February 10, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom required to join small established team on private yard with a maximum of 5/6 horses -1 possibly 2 hunters, 2 ponies, and 1 dressage horse at present.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with the highest standards to work on a professionally run yard where the horses welfare is of the utmost importance. There will always be 2 full time grooms employed ensuring days off are covered and weekend days are shared.
The horses are lovely and the yard has fabulous facilities including an indoor arena- what a bonus for those cold, wet, winter days!
Highly recommended by current and previous staff who have all been long standing employees.
The yard is quiet and immaculate, so would not suit someone looking for a busy environment with lots going on.
The ideal person will have at least 5 years experience of working in the equine industry with the ability to clip, plait, trim etc to competition level. Excellent first aid skills required.
The successful person must be confident handling competition horses on the ground and be happy hacking out.
Someone who takes a pride in their work and can assist with keeping the yard, stables, tack and arenas all clean and tidy throughout the seasons.
A competitive salary will be offered in return for reliability, punctuality and a good work ethic- also an easy to get along with personality is a must.
This position is based on a 4-4.5 day week ensuring a great work life balance.
There is self contained accommodation available if required and a well behaved dog and partner would be welcome.
Car driver essential
Lorry driver would be an advantage but not a dealbreaker.
References will be requested.
Please email -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 2, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Groom required for private sports horse stud located approx 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds-easy access from the A134 and A14. Full Time or Part Time considered.
We are looking for someone for TWO WEEKS FROM BEGINNING OF MARCH-earlier start date can be available.
The Position:-
- Yard Work for a maximum of 6 stabled horses( mucking out etc)
- Putting on and taking horses off the horse walker
- Grooming
- Tack Cleaning
- Tacking up for rider
- Exercising available for good capable rider
- Handling young stock
The Person:-
- Reliable and Punctual
- Energetic with a good work ethic
- Will have a genuine love of working with horses
- A good team player who takes instruction but can work alone when required
- Will be able to spot injury and illness and advise owner immediately
- Will carry out all yard and field duties to a high standard
Car driver essential due to location however there is a mobile home on site should accommodation and distance be an issue.
The stud has excellent facilities and is a great environment to work in. Indoor stables and wonderful full size arena.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 21, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groom required for small private yard to join Head Groom and owner providing first class care for hunters and competition horses ( 4 at present).
This is a lovely job for someone looking for a quieter life with horses working 4 days a week but this could be increased to 5 days. The yard is usually as quiet however there are busy times such as training days and competition days.
The successful person must be happy to follow instructions and work well with others.
Someone who can take sole charge to cover the Head Groom’s time off so must be confident and capable.
Reliability and enthusiasm are essential with the ability to work to very high standards.
The yard has fabulous facilities making it a great work environment.
Accommodation could be available( for the working days) if the applicant is not local.
The ideal person will be able to carry out all yard duties to a high standard and preferably be able to clip and plait for hunting and competition.
There is riding for a very good, capable rider and a lorry driver(HGV) would be great but not a dealbreaker.
References will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 19, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Nanny/Housekeeper required for busy young family in beautiful rural location approx, 2 miles from Hadleigh Suffolk.
The ideal person will have extensive childcare experience and be used to caring for children aged 2 years , 8 years and 9 years .
We are looking for someone reliable, fun, energetic with a gentle caring personality to care for 2 school age children and one 2 year old within the family home.
A Nanny who genuinely loves working with children and enjoys the countryside. Organising and creating activities for the children making their days fun after school and holidays.
The days required will be Tuesday 12-7pm, Wednesday 4-7pm and Thursday 12-7pm
Occasional babysitting and very occasional weekend help may be required.
One bedroom annexe could be available and good salary offered to the successful, fully referenced person.
Car driver with clean licence essential to carry out school runs and other trips with the children.
Non smoker only
DBS required
The family have a cleaner , however the Nanny will be required to carry out all household duties relating to the children, bed changing, washing, ironing, uniforms, cooking etc.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, full-time, live-in Private Cook / Housekeeper COUPLE required to provide delicious meals for a small family and their guests and make sure their beautiful, large house is kept clean and tidy.
The family will only be in residency four times a week so this this would suit a couple who are looking for a slower pace, within a tranquil, calm and rural setting.
Private Cook / Chef
- Preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals
- Focusing mainly on breakfast and supper
- Working mornings and afternoon/early evening
- Catering for varied dietary needs
- Ordering food supplies from local butchers and grocery stores
- Looking after the family and their guests
Housekeeper
- Manage and clean the 11 bedroom, Arts & Craft country Manor house
- Look after all laundry
- Have a high attention to detail
- Be hardworking, very friendly and thorough
- Welcome guests
- The house is relatively large so a basic level of fitness is essential
Hours for both positions:
Full time, with some weekends.
Beautiful, newly refurbished 3-bedroom cottage available for the successful couple set in a gorgeous, rural location with wonderful walks and woodlands to enjoy. The owners would love the couple to make this job their home and enjoy living and working in a fantastic place.
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
Clean driving licences and excellent previous references a must.
This position would suit an experienced, enthusiastic couple looking to work in a beautiful and large private country house in Norfolk for a small, friendly family.
Private household experience a must.
Only couples will be considered as the house is too large for this to be carried out by one person alone.
Posted on January 2, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Groom looking to work in a competitive, yet fun, private, family eventing yard in gorgeous Somerset.
We are ideally looking for a competent rider who can help hack the children’s horses whilst they are at school so a good rider would be an advantage although this is not essential. You will be required to carry out all yard duties to a high standard as well as turning horses and ponies out for competitions (plaiting, clipping, trimming etc).
Basic lameness and injury care a must.
This is a part time position, 3 days a week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (8.00am-5.30pm) although there is some flexibility available for the right person. Extra hours and days can be given if the person requires and any help at competitions is an option too.
Car driver essential due to rural location and demands of the job.
We are looking for a real team player. Someone reliable is paramount.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and enjoy getting involved and helping 3 ambitious, competent riders to progress up the British Eventing ladder.
You will be required to look after 2 ponies that are competing at BE 80/90 level and 4 horses at BE100- 2*.
Opportunity to be put through lorry licence too if the person is keen!
The person MUST have worked in a high level competition yard previously (ideally British Eventing, show jumping, dressage or similar). At this stage we cannot consider those who have not. Due to being let down in the past we are looking for a very reliable, trustworthy and willing person.
Riding photos and videos will be required for the selection process if the person wishes to ride.
Accommodation a possibility for the right person. This could be a non riding position. Unfortunately this vacancy will not suit a beginner or those without competition experience.
For more information about this lovely position please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997
Posted on December 30, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced, lightweight rider (80-85kg max) to join a top class, small, private endurance yard in Norfolk.
Lovely accommodation available on site. Live out is an option but only if the person is local.
This is a full-time, permanent position – 8.00am-5.00pm, 5 days a week, weekends will be required.
Overview of the position:
- Riding – long training rides 30 – 40 kms, shorter rides & hacks, schooling, canter work on a training track, lunging, long lining, physio stretches (can teach if required)
- Usual grooming / rugging / feeding / turn out / horse walker / liaison with vet , farrier and physio
- “Crewing “- grooming for owner at competitions including to FEI 4* Championship standard (can train but must be willing to be involved in long days and travel away from home both in the U.K. and abroad)
- All general yard duties
- Assisting with paddock maintenance
- Helping with dog kennels and care for 3 dogs
- Help with general upkeep of stables, paddocks, and garden areas to keep everywhere neat and tidy
- Assistance with housework during quiet season and horses’ days off
We are looking for a very experienced horse rider, someone who has previously worked on a private competition yard or similar would be preferable.
An interest in Arabian horses would be a real advantage but above all the person must be passionate and willing to learn.
Riding photos must be included in your application and we are asking all those interested to submit current photos / videos of their riding ability- these can be added to the bottom of the CV or sent on a separate document.
Posted on December 6, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper/Cook required for private household located In rural location with the nearest town being Braintree.
Ideally this is a live in position with a fully refurbished 2 bedroom cottage available for the right person. One well behaved pet would be considered.
Duties will include :-
- All housework to a very high standard for beautiful, large country house
- Laundry including bed linen, towels etc -minimal ironing required as family use an ironing service
- Preparation of healthy family meals on occasions with cooking for the freezer
- Being flexible to assist with supper parties-serving and clearing away.
- Keeping flowers refreshed within the house
- Shopping when necessary and keeping the kitchen cupboards stocked
- Some childcare
The housekeeper must have fully referenced ,previous private household experience and have a good eye for detail. Taking a pride in their work and really enjoying managing the cleaning of a large period property essential.
Reliable, friendly with an easy to get along with personality.
Car driver due to rural location
Non Smoker only.
Excellent salary offered.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on December 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Wonderful Nanny required in Brinton, Norfolk to help a soon to be family of 5.
The person must be loyal, reliable and have a genuine love for children. The Nanny / Mothers Help will be required to help look after a 3.5-year-old, 15-month-old and newborn baby who is due this spring.
We are looking for someone who is experienced with toddlers and babies and has a caring, fun and kind nature.
This could be a live in or live out position.
Hours & Days:
live Out: Monday – Friday 8am – 1pm, plus extra babysitting in the evening when needed.
OR
3 full days a week 8am-4pm, plus extra babysitting in the evening
OR
Live in: 8am – 12.15pm BREAK 2.30pm – 4pm BREAK 5.30pm – 6.15pm (to help with bath) Monday – Friday plus the odd babysitting when needed
Accommodation available: beautiful flat attached to main house with kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, own front door.
References and up to date, enhanced DBS check will be required.
For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on November 19, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Groom required for small private competition yard with a maximum of 3 event horses and 1 companion pony located in Tring Hertfordshire.
The ideal person will have previously held a Head Groom position preferably within a competition yard. Someone who can take sole charge and manage the yard to a very high standard, offering the very best care possible for the horses.
The job:-
- High standard care of 3 competition horses and 1 companion pony
- Excellent turn out skills ( plaiting, clipping, trimming etc)
- Working well with one other staff member
- Preparing and Driving lorry to competitions and training with rider
- Keeping the yard clean and tidy at all times
- Keeping tack and all equipment in good clean order
- Bandaging for stable and travel
- Understand and manage feeding and exercise regimes
- Riding fit horses ( hacking only)
- Having horses ready for the rider and trainers
- Liaising with Vets, Farrier, feed suppliers etc)
- 5 day week with Christmas ad Boxing Day off.
The Person will:-
- Be reliable, enthusiastic with an easy to get along with personality
- Have previous similar experience with fully checkable references
- Possess Yard management skills and the ability to work with others and alone
- Understand the demands of competition days and be happy to accompany the rider
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be happy to work weekends and travel to events
- Be able to turn horses out for competition beautifully
- Definitely be able to clip, plait etc
- Be able to spot illness and injury and contact the relevant people asap.
- Have a genuine love of working with competition horses and being part of a family team.
- HGV driver
Excellent salary offered along with a gorgeous cottage.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on November 8, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom/Rider/Mother’s Help required for young family with 1 horse and 1 pony at present but as from February 2022 there will be 2 horses and 2 ponies (possibly) following a move to a new home.
At present the family home is Oxfordshire OX7 however the amazing new property with full equestrian facilities will be in Gloucestershire GL56.
The Job :-
- All yard duties to a high standard
- Competition turn out – clipping, plaiting, trimming etc
- The ability to ride horses and ponies well and act as mentor to 10 year old competitive rider
- School runs
- Flexibility to work at weekends to cover shows, events and training although the job is 5 days a week.
- Can be live in or live out
- Own dog welcome
- Can be start date now or for the right person can wait until February 2022.
- Helping with housework and general help
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a fabulous work ethic
- Must be a good, confident rider who can school, hack to a high standard
- Will be able to assist young, keen rider who competes at National level for schools
- Will have excellent turn out skills-clipping, plaiting etc
- Will be easy to get along with, friendly and fit in perfectly with the family
- Will be able to tow a trailer and lorry driver would be great.
- Will be a NON SMOKER
- Must have driving licence and own transport
- Must have fully checkable reference
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on November 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Gardener/Groundsperson required to join small team working within beautiful gardens and grounds near Dorchester, Dorset.
The ideal person must be reliable with a really good work ethic and a genuine passion for gardening .
Other garden staff include the Head Gardener and 1 other part time gardener so this is not a lonely position.
Ideally the gardener will be able to commit to 3 or 4 days a week totalling 32 hours and a good salary will be offered. This can be a full time position if the successful person is happy to help around the farm .
This can be a live in or live out position .
Accommodation available on site – 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms so would suit a couple.
Someone who can cover security and pet care when owners away would be great.
The Gardener/Groundsperson will :-
- Be able to use and maintain large garden machinery – ride on mowers etc
- Have good horticultural knowledge although qualifications not essential
- Be a good team player, easy to get along with
- Able to follow instructions
- Be happy working in all weathers and understand the demands of the seasons
- Have experience working within a formal garden, greenhouse, cutting garden etc
- Be happy being on site when owners away for security, pet care and dealing with tradesmen.
- Be happy to work around the grounds and property keeping all areas clean and tidy
- Chop logs for the house
- Sweep and rake leaves
- Keep driveways , paths and tracks clear and tidy
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on November 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Competition Groom required for family eventing yard with approx 10 horses and ponies.
Other staff employed so this is not an isolated position. Accommodation available if required.
The job requires someone who can:-
- Turn horses out to a high standard – clip, plait, trim etc
- Bandage for travel and prepare horse and lorry for travel
- Ride well to exercise fit horses
- Organise the yard and follow feeding and exercise regimes
- Liaise with vets, suppliers, farriers and owners
- Organise and maintain the yard to a high standard keeping clean, safe and tidy
- Understand the demands of a competition yard during the busy season and down time
- Prepare horses for riders
- Travel to events at times and be able to stud up, cool down etc
- Be reliable, work well in a small team and have a bright friendly personality
- Car driver essential- lorry driver would be an advantage but not a deal breaker
HIGH salary offered to the successful, fully referenced person
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
