Posted on March 23, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Marketing Executive required for progressive and expanding construction and engineering business based in Hatfield Peverel near Chelmsford. Easy access from Colchester, Ipswich, Brentwood via the A12. This is an office based position. Monday to Thursday. 10am to 3pm
Good hourly rate offered on an Employed basis.
The successful person will work closely with the Company Directors and the Marketing Consultant being responsible for the executions and implementation of the Company’s marketing strategy.
Key Roles:-
- Website Maintenance across all brands in conjunction with external web developer
- Liaising with other departments within the business to plan any promotional activity
- Managing the content calendar and scheduling social media posts
- Creating and implementing email campaigns and reporting on these campaigns
- Reporting on digital campaigns through Excel and Google Analytics
- Execution of paid campaigns across social media platforms
- Writing creative copy, gather video, pictures for marketing collateral such as Website, Blog, Emails and Newsletter
- Travelling to sites to interview staff, take video and photography for social media content
- Ensure all copy in line with brand guidelines
- Completing website audits and creating a presentation of improvements
- Engaging with the sales team to help define, execute and monitor leads from enquiry to close
- Executing and Maintaining a SEO backlink programme
- Monitor and recommend methods of improving our SEO position
- Identifying new keywords based on demand, competition and relevance to our product range
- Plan, develop and implement the Company’s SEO strategy
- Identifying trends and compiling statistics from Google analytics
- Familiarity with SEO tools, Google Search Console, Keyword Planner
- Experience with PPC campaigns on Google AdWords
The Person will have:-
- Minimum 12 months + experience working in a marketing environment in a Marketing Executive role
- Experience working with social media and SEO
- Excellent communication skills
- Writing for online, print and social media communications
- Creativity with results focus
- Ability to assume responsibility for a task as directed – self starter
- Hands on approach
- Innovative and creative problem solver
- Use of the major social media and digital marketing platforms such as ; Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram
- Experience in all/some of the following systems ; Google Analytics, Google AdWords and Hubspot
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 17, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groundsperson with horse experience required for farming family located approx 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds towards Thetford.
The ideal person will be able to work 2 or 3 days a week throughout the year and be available alternate weekends.
The position will include :-
- All grass cutting using ride on mower, tractor mower, strimming, hedge cutting etc
- Chain saw use to cut logs etc for the house
- Keeping driveways and ditches clear
- General maintenance duties such as fence repair, painting etc
- Handling horses (2) on the ground (weekend day only)-turning them out and bringing in from the field, mucking out, sweeping yard, waters, hays and feed. Also feeding dogs in the afternoon
Car driver essential
References will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 17, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for private country house located near Witham Essex-easy access from the A12.
Part time – 3 full days a week could be considered
We are looking for someone who can manage a 5 acre garden which comprises- lawns, woodland, hedges, herbaceous borders, terrace, river frontage, vegetable garden, and a gravelled yard.
The property also has 8 acres of paddocks and stables.
The person:-
- Reliable, punctual with an enthusiasm for gardening
- Experienced with using large garden machinery-tractor mower, strimmer etc
- Grass cutting and hedge cutting experience essential
- Knowledge of growing vegetables would be advantageous
- Car driver with own transport essential
- Horticultural knowledge preferred
- Able to follow instructions
Good salary offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on March 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Equestrian Shop Assistants required for established Tack, clothing and Horse Feed store located approx 10 minutes from Woodbridge-easy access from the A12.
We are looking for 2 part time assistants to work 3 days each a week which will include weekend work on a rota basis.
Hours are as follows:-
Monday to Saturday – 9am to 5pm
Sunday -10am to 4pm
The Position:-
- Serving customers-
- Fitting riding hats ( training will be given)
- Keeping the shop clean and tidy at all times
- Using the till and card machine ( experience preferred)
- Helping customers load cars with feed if required
- Rug washing
- Using social media to promote the shop and create fun, attractive posts on facebook and instagram to advertise products and services
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and a good team player
- Polite, well presented with excellent customer service skills
- Trustworthy and happy to work alone at times
- Will have excellent communication skills to liaise with customers, suppliers and other staff members
- Will have good equestrian knowledge and a personal background in horses ,understanding, tack, feed and general horsey requirements.
- Confident with IT and experienced with using social media
- Fit and healthy and able to carry feed bags, rugs etc
- Happy to clean rugs
- Happy to keep the shop clean and tidy providing a safe place for customers and staff
The successful person will be offered a competitive salary with a good hourly rate.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 11, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for a wonderful Nanny / Baby Sitter to look after a 6 month old baby at a family wedding for the day until 1.30am Sunday morning.
The person needs to have experience with babies and be confident bottle feeding and weaning. You will get the chance to attend the gorgeous wedding all day and then go back to the holiday cottage with 2 other nannies to do bath time/bedtime.
Lovely working environment for a fun and friendly family.
Car driver essential to get to and from wedding venue/holiday cottage.
DBS and excellent references essential.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 10, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced PA/Office Administrator required for family Estate located 5 minutes from Newmarket.
We are looking for someone reliable with a really good work ethic to provide assistance to the Lady of the Estate.
The position will include:-
- Diary Management
- Managing communications within the Estate and also with visitors or callers( face to face included)
- Being the main point of contact for tenants of the Estate properties and all contractors
- Arranging events on the Estate – shooting parties and open garden days
The Person will have:-
- Previous PA experience preferably within a private household
- Property Management experience
- The ability to handle multiple tasks while staying organised
- Excellent communication skills both face to face and over the phone and via email
- Will be able prioritise and keep accurate records
The ideal person will be well presented, polite with a ‘can do’ attitude and very easy to get along with.
Car driver with own transport essential and non smoker only.
Must have the right to work in the UK and also have an up to date enhanced DBS
Excellent salary offered to the successful person
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 8, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
IT Technician required for wonderful Independent school which offers both boarding and day places to children from age 3 to 13.
We are looking for a fully experienced IT Technician to join the team providing first class Technical support.
33 weeks a year + 5 staff training days and 6 weeks out of term time work
6 weeks annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Main Responsibilities:-
- Management, installation, maintenance, availability and integrity of the schools ICT infrastructure
- To ensure the ICT systems are Developed ion line with the schools requirements for teaching and learning liaising with the Heads of Departments and the Headmaster
Fully checkable references will be requested and a DBS will be required ( the school will do this at job offer stage)
Full Job specification can be given at time of application if required.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 8, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Looking for a wonderful cleaner for a gorgeous private house Near Brinton, Norfolk.
10-12 hours a week, over 2 or 3 days. We are looking for someone who will clean this beautiful house to a high standard and love it as much as the family do. Someone who takes great pride in their work and has a high attention to detail would be best suited. The house is fantastic with 5-6 large bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, spacious kitchen/ breakfast area, sitting room, dining room and orangery. The house is large, so a basic level of fitness is essential.
Main duties:
- Cleaning of the house
- Cleaning silver
- Deep cleaning (under beds, rugs, skirting boards, wiping walls, window frames)#
- No laundry will be required
We also have another client looking for 10 hours a week (including 1-2 hours of ironing) so this could be a job share if the person requires more full-time hours.
Both properties are very close to one another.
Previous cleaning references will be required.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Or apply directly via our website (link below).
Posted on March 8, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time experienced Housekeeper/Domestic help required for family with lovely country house located in village location 3 miles from Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Ideally 2 mornings a week with a total of 4 hours a day.
The position :-
- All housework to a high standard of large country house with 2 retired people in residence.
- Some ironing
- Small amounts of silver cleaning
- Inside window cleaning
The Person will:–
- Be Reliable, punctual and conscientious and able to work using own initiative
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Understand what areas need to concentrated on and when
- Be happy to keep bathrooms and kitchen clean and tidy-emptying bins, dishwasher filling and emptying, make beds when required.
- Strip beds and sort laundry
- Be Trustworthy and a nice person to have around
- Will be happy with dogs in the house
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful fully referenced person
Car driver and non smoker only.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 7, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Nanny/Mother’s Help/Groom required for busy young family located near Bury St Edmunds-easy access from the A14.
The family have 2 children -ages 3 and 7 , 2 ponies , 1 horse and 2 dogs ( lab and terrier).
We are looking for a reliable, fun , outdoorsy person to cover a variety of duties helping to keep the house running smoothly.
This is a Monday to Friday role and the hours will be 09.30 to 6.30/7pm – winter months and 09.30-5pm summer. Tuesday would be an earlier start of 07.30.
The Position includes:-
- Childcare of two children, including some school runs and after school activities
- Cooking healthy supper for the children
- Creating and putting into practice fun activities
- Walking the dogs
- Mucking out the 2 ponies and 1 horse
- Turning out and bringing in from the field
- Grooming, rug changing, cleaning tack, hays and waters
- Lunge the ponies and ride the horse ( 16.1 hunter)
- Some light housework to assist the cleaner who does the majority .
- Odd weekend work and evenings babysitting
The Person will have:-
- Previous childcare experience with fully checkable references
- Groom experience and the ability to take care of 3 horses-all yard duties , lunging and riding
- A fun, bright personality with a genuine love of working with children
- Cooking experience to cook children’s meals
- A clean driving licence and own transport
- Flexibility when hours change
- A DBS check
Reliability, trustworthiness and a kind, gentle nature are all essential for this lovely position.
Good hourly rate offered to successful person.
Tel 07979501997
Posted on March 6, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help required for busy young family with 2 little girls – ages 2 and 4.
We are looking for someone who can work 2 evenings a week 5.30pm to 10pm and Thursday morning 8am to 12.30pm. ( Total 13.5.hours) during term time and then Mondays and Tuesday 8am-2.00pm during the school holidays.
The ideal person will have fully referenced previous experience as a Nanny and absolutely love working with children. Someone fun, bright, caring with a kind, trustworthy personality.
Car driver and non smoker essential
The Position :-
- Nursery and school runs
- Children’s washing and ironing
- Cooking teas for the children
- Organising playtime and downtime after school
- Home work help
- Bath and bedtime routine
- General tidying within the house-particularly kitchen and play areas.
Very good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Georgie 07920 770284
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Forest & Environmental
A full-time position has become available in the Environmental and Forestry department based on a large country Estate near Swaffham which includes 750 acres of woodland together with a large stewardship agreement.
This is a diverse role that includes the production and delivery of firewood, the processing of woodchip for outside customers and the estate’s two biomass boilers, planting new hedges and woodland annually, fence maintenance, and work within our vineyard.
Chain saw use required as part of this role so the relevant licence will be required.
The successful applicant should be enthusiastic, willing to work in multiple disciplines, and preferably some training relevant to the position.
A clean driving licence is essential. The salary will be dependent on experience
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Head Gardener required for beautiful country house located in rural Norfolk approximately 7 miles from the market town of Swaffham and 13 miles from Thetford.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for a wonderful Arne Maynard Garden which offers a great opportunity for a skilled horticulturalist.
The position will include:-
- Maintaining 5 acres of formal garden
- Working with 1 under gardener
- Topiary
- High standard lawn care
- Border planting and design
- Propagation of seedlings
- Growing and supplying Vegetables, Fruit and Cut flowers for the house
- Garden machinery care and maintenance
- Chainsaw use (licence required)
- Pesticide Use (Licence required)
- Fence Repair
- Maintenance of Terraces and Driveways (may require use of pressure washer)
The Person will be:-
- Reliable, trustworthy with a good work ethic
- Able to manage one other staff member
- Horticulturally qualified and have excellent plant knowledge
- Will be polite, discrete and easy to get along with
- Enthusiastic and take a pride in their work with high attention to detail
- Fully confident in garden design and be able to follow instructions and read drawings
- Experienced in general maintenance skills
- Experienced in Chainsaw and Pesticide use (licence)
- Committed to keeping this fabulous looking exceptional all year round
Salary c. £30,000
For further information please call Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on March 2, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Nanny / Housekeeper required for busy young family with country house in Rougham, approx 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.
The family have 3 children ages 2, 4 and 6 who are looking for someone lovely to take care of them 3 afternoons a week totalling 15 hours ( possibility to increase hours)
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy person with a kind, caring personality and a genuine love of working with children.
A bright, bubbly Nanny who can make every day a fun and safe time for the children. Someone who can create exciting activities and play time. An outdoorsy person would be perfect.
Light housekeeping duties will be required mainly to keep children areas clean and tidy. Laundry and ironing also required as well as keeping the kitchen clean. The family have a cleaner so the bulk of the housework is covered.
Cooking experience essential to provide a healthy evening meal for the whole family to enjoy.
Current Nanny leaving at the end of March 2022 so we are looking for someone to start at this time.
References and DBS required .
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 23, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Companion/Driver/Cook required to spend a few hours a week with a delightful mature gentleman while his wife spends a little time out of the family home.
The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy and above all kind and patient. Perhaps someone with previous experience as a companion/cook looking to reduce from full time hours or maybe a retired nurse or similar. It could also fit around school hours as long as commitment could continue during school holidays.
The couple live in the most wonderful house in the centre of Hadleigh, Suffolk and have a lovely garden maintained by the gentleman of the house to a really high standard.
There is no personal care required just somebody to cook a nice lunch and provide company for approx 4 hours. Maybe a little general tidying around the house although there is a cleaner employed so no housework as such.
A car driver would be perfect who would be happy to take the gentleman out somewhere interesting to make the day enjoyable.
The day can be either Monday , Wednesday or Thursday with a little flexibility to change if required and the hours ideally 12 – 4pm. This could be extended to a couple of times a week if all parties happy.
Car driver with own car essential
Non smoker
DBS and references required
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 22, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, full-time sales executive required for construction company near Hatfield Peverel. Red Leaf Group is a fast growing, family-run business, looking for an individual to join the ground screw foundations sales team. The company provides design and installation services to the residential and commercial sectors. The business is growing rapidly so we require someone who is comfortable with a challenge, can think on their feet and work well in a team. The role will suit an applicant who is dynamic and happy getting involved with the early implementation of processes. Experience in the construction industry is beneficial but not necessary.
The Position:-
- Taking initial phone and web enquiries
- Generating deal opportunities and building business relationships
- Updating CRM system
- Gathering relevant project information from customers
- Producing and sending quotations
- Managing calendar
- Using CAD type software to complete basic design drawings
- Liaising with Ops Manager on logistics
The Person must :-
- Have a Full driving licence
- Have a Proactive attitude
- Have excellent Attention to detail
- Have The ability to liaise with clients with confidence
- Have Experience using Microsoft office programmes.
- Have The ability to learn new skills and be happy to do so
- Be able to share the company’s ethos of honesty, passion and commitment.
Desirables:-
- An understanding of technical drawings
- Experience of Cloud based software
- Construction industry experience
- Experience with SME
This is an office based job although there may be times when site visits are necessary. A pool car may be available for these journeys.
Car driver essential. Easy access from Chelmsford and Colchester via A12.
Good salary offered to the successful person and the opportunity to earn £7000+ commission per annum.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 19, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Estimator required to work in the commercial department for a successful housing development firm on the outskirts of Norwich. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to join an expanding and friendly team. We are hoping to find an organised person that has excellent communication skills and the ability to work to set time scales.
The ideal person will have previous construction experience, with at least 5 years in the field. Driving licence essential due to site visits.
The main requirements of this exciting position will include preparing land cost appraisals and estimate costs for new land opportunities as well as preparing and completing site-specific take offs to inform the land appraisals, following the issue of working drawings.
The person will need to have a firm understanding of planning and technical documentation and be able to produce reliable forecasts which will be presented to the wider company.
Cashflow developments based on anticipated start dates in order to accurately measure ROCE & IRR would be a real advantage although training will be offered.
Lastly, the ability to create and present an overview of completed land appraisal to upper management prior to bid submissions will be required.
In return, the firm are offering a competitive salary dependant on experience between £50,000 -£60,000 per annum. Company Car or Car Allowance. Pension and 25 Days annual leave excluding bank holidays. Great working environment, energetic, friendly, fun, hardworking team.
For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on February 18, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Multi Skilled Level 1 production worker required for highly recognised Lighting and Home Furnishings Company based in Hadleigh Suffolk.
This is a late shift position – Monday to Friday – 1.30pm to 10pm
Good hourly rate with increase due March 2022. 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday days which will increase to 25 days plus 8 days in 2024.
We are looking for someone to work in the Wiring department to carry out a variety of tasks including :-
- Wiring Level 1 Lights( e.g. cottage wall lights)
- Pole and Ironmongery assembly
- Light Assembly
- Packing lights to SOP
- Basic shade making
- Put away/Pick up/Pack/Dispatch
- Basic quality control
- Working knowledge of Nav system
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The ideal person will understand how to work in a safe manner and be personally accountable for their day to day activities in accordance with training,SOPs and Drawings
Must be able to keep accurate records and proactively suggest improvements in processing to increase safety, quality and efficiency
They will be responsible for looking after equipment and for maintaining a clean working space at all times.
The ability to use general hand tools and the willingness to undertake a range of tasks and learn new skills essential.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 16, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for two experienced and wonderful Nannies to look after :-
- 1 newborn
- 1 x 6 month old
- 1 x 1.5 year old
- 1 x 2.5 year old
The family are celebrating a big occasion and would love to know that their little ones are having a great time in the holiday home. There is a spare room for one of the nannies but ideally the two will be nice and local.
For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on February 16, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
An established business based in Hadleigh ,Suffolk designing and making light fittings and home furnishings are looking for a Full Time Multi skilled team member to undertake a range of production tasks across differing areas of the workshop.
This is a late shift position within the workshop team and the hours will be 1.30pm to 10 pm ( Monday to Friday)
A competitive salary due to be increased from 1st March 2022 and there is also a 10% premium for working the late shift.
23 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays-this will increase to 25 days plus 8 in 2024.
Tasks will include :-
- Cutting and Processing
- Drilling and Threading
- Tube bending
- Tending CNC machines
- Load/unload spinning machine
- All forms of blasting
- Prep for AB, BW and painting
The successful person must work in a safe manner and be personally accountable for completing their day to day activities in accordance with training, SOPs and Drawings.
Must be able to keep accurate work records and proactively suggest improvements in processing, tooling and equipment to increase safety, quality and efficiency. The ability to check quality of own work and responsible for looking after the equipment. Also maintain the work place to a high standard of cleanliness.
The ideal person will be a good team player with a ‘can do’ approach to work and a willingness to undertake a range of tasks and learn new skills. The ability to read basic drawings essential and to use a variety of workshop tools both hand and fixed.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groundsperson to manage the beautiful grounds of this private country house located between Northampton and Banbury.
Car driver essential due to location.
We are looking for a reliable, punctual, hard working person who genuinely loves working outside keeping the gardens and grounds in good order.
The ideal person will have previously worked on an Estate carrying out the following duties:-
- Grass cutting using a large ride on mower and implements
- Strimming and hedgcutting
- Keeping driveways clear and tidy
- Maintaining ditches
- Keeping fences in good order, repairs and painting
- Chopping logs for the house
- Clearing leaves and generally keeping the grounds around the property clean and tidy
- Assisting the gardener when required
- Keeping the garden machinery in good working order and fully fuelled ready for use
- Cleaning windows and woodwork of the house
- Weed control ( organic )
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who will have fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Chauffeur required for HNW family located approx 8 miles from Banbury Oxfordshire.
The ideal person will :-
- be reliable, punctual, discrete and completely trustworthy
- be well presented and polite
- be experienced with driving for a private household
- be experienced with driving in London as well as Oxfordshire and the rest of the UK
- be happy to start early and finish late as and when necessary
- be happy carrying out airport runs and school runs
- have ideally a Military background or close protection experience.
The Position:-
- Driving the Principals and their children
- Driving into and around London confidently and safely
- Driving to the airport, station, schools etc
- Will have some early starts and late finishes
This is a live out position so the successful person will be required to live within half an hour of Banbury/Northampton.
A good salary will be offered to a person who is a non smoker with a clean licence and fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Quantity Surveyor required for successful housing development firm on the outskirts of Norwich. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to join an expanding and friendly team. We are hoping to find an organised person that has excellent communication skills and the ability to work to set time scales.
The main requirements will be:
- All surveying responsibilities for sites from tender stage through to completion.
- Effectively manage costs for the sites, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations.
- Bi-Monthly updates of the estimated final costs, show absolute cost and value reconciliation.
- Managing all sub-contractor procedures, processes, materials, and goods if necessary.
- Build solid and cost-effective relationships with supply chain.
The ideal person must have previous construction experience with at least 5-10 years in the sector to be considered as well as in-depth understanding of Microsoft Excel. COINS experience would be a huge benefit although is not essential. Due to the nature of this position, a full driving licence is paramount.
In return, a competitive salary (dependant on experience) is being offered between £55,000 to £70,000 per annum. Company Car or Car Allowance. Pension scheme. 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays. Great working environment. Hardworking and friendly team
For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
To apply directly please follow the link below to our website Rural Recruitment.
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Exciting opportunity for growing retreat in glorious Norfolk.
Would you like to cook fresh produce from a Biodynamic Vegetable garden for a Vegetarian Café and Retreat Centre?
West Lexham is a 22 acre retreat based around heritage farm buildings, converted for overnight stays, treehouses, cabins and bell tents for glamping in the woods. It is a family run business with a small and dedicated team, with very exciting clients from all over the world. They are run on renewables and best practice principles, so as to be an immersive educational resource for guests.
West Lexham are looking for a dynamic Sous Chef to join the expanding team. Someone who can help create and assist developing inspiring menus for their beautiful timber framed Café, alongside their corporate and retreat group bookings. Utilising their very own growing garden and working alongside their exceptional growing team, whilst focusing on the very specific requirements of their discerning cliental.
This is a rare opportunity to produce biodynamic, organic and seasonal food. We would love to hear from anyone who feels they would like to be part of this unique culture which values people and the environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with the creation of stunning seasonal and healthy menus based around food from their garden, that inspire guests and keep up with global trends.
- Nurture a kitchen team with Head Chef to create a positive and growth orientated working environment.
- Help create a great atmosphere in our open plan, and extremely beautiful Garden Café.
- Provide excellent customer service to all retreat residents and glamping guests.
- Assist with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene compliance, quality and consistency of all meals.
- Working with the Head Grower and Head Chef on the fruit and vegetable growing schedule, incorporating external suppliers were required.
Why join?
- Competitive rates of pay depending on experience and skills
- 29 days holiday per year
- Full time hours are 48 hours per week
- Support & Guidance – You will be guided and supported by a dedicated team
- Excellent work environment
- Dog friendly site
- Staff discount in the café
- Casual dress
- Accommodation may be available
- Free Parking
This year they are extending their fruit and vegetable garden and putting in a fruit cage and heritage varieties of apple, pears and plums. They also hope to do more foraging as they have every indigenous tree and shrub available, water meadows and thriving hedgerows. They have additionally opened several more events spaces, one of which is an Orangery full of grapes, citrus and stone fruit. They are also growing tropical food plants in the Café Conservatory.
For more information please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 13, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Housekeeper/Cook/Mother’s Help required for busy young family with a houseful of wonderful children and a large house in a village location near Burnham market.
This is a Monday to Friday position and the hours will be 9am to 7pm.
The children range in age from 3 years to 14 years. The house is full in school holidays but much quieter during term time due to children being away at school.
The ideal person will be a very experienced housekeeper who can work with one other part time lady keeping the house clean and tidy with the ability to work around a family.
Someone who can cook healthy meals for the family and also maybe bake the occasional cake!
Bed changing, laundry and ironing all part of this role. An organised person who can think on their feet and who knows what and when needs doing. Must be prepared to make up fires, clean bathrooms and kitchen, feed the dog and cat when necessary etc.
Car driver essential as shopping, child collection from nursery and other errands will be required.
The family have a house in London too and would love the successful person to accompany them 5 days a month doing the same job role just in another location.
There will also be the opportunity to go abroad with the family 3-4 times a year so this would suit someone who enjoys travelling and who is happy to leave the UK for up to 2 weeks at a time.
A healthy, non smoker who genuinely loves children and would enjoy assisting in this household.
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person with fully checkable references.
Rebecca 07771655879
Posted on February 10, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large private country house located near Dorchester, Dorset.
The ideal person will be able to work between 15-20 hours a week over 3-4 days.
All housework to a very high standard in this 8 bedroom period house which is home to a family of 5.
Someone who can manage all the cleaning with the help of a part time cleaner who has been employed for many years.
Laundry and ironing will also be part of this role. Knowledge of specialist fabrics an advantage.
The property has a variety of floor surfaces to maintain – wood, stone and carpet.
Deep cleans will be required during the year to make sure the house stays immaculate at all times.
The days will be mostly weekdays with occasional help required at weekends to care for the dogs if owners away and help at supper parties.
Good hourly rate offered to reliable, fully referenced person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
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 9, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/cleaner required for family home located between Boxford and Lavenham.
3 hours weekly or every other week if preferred.
The property is a 4/5 bedroom period property with just 2 people living there most of the time.
There will be the opportunity for extra hours when the renovation of the adjoining cottage is complete this summer.
All housework and possibly some ironing. Someone who is happy to clean windows(inside only) and do a couple of deep cleans during the year.
Car driver and non smoker only.
To start as soon as possible- current lady leaving as moved further away sadly.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 9, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Head groom required for heavy horse stud ( Suffolk Punches) located in Hollesley approx 8 miles from Woodbridge, Suffolk.
The Position :-
- Managing a team of staff and reporting to the Stud Manager
- Being hands on with all yard duties
- Working with Suffolk Horses providing first class care at all times
- Handling horses on the ground including stallions, mares, foals and youngstock
- Being able to prepare horses for shows and events would be an advantage
- Dealing with visitors when the stud is open to the public
- Liaising with Manager, other staff members, vets, farriers and visitors.
- Involves having great organisational and communication skills
The Person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic with a great work ethic
- Experienced in all aspects of top class horse care
- Happy to be very hands on at all times working within the team and alone when required
- Will have preferably, previously worked with heavy horses and understand the demands involved
- Will be easy to get along with and have the ability to advise, help and offer training to staff members
- Must be physically fit and healthy
- Will have their own transport as stud not on public transport route
This is a live out position although there could be an opportunity to house share with another staff member off site. Weekends will be worked on a rota basis.
Good salary offered to successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 4, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Financial Services Coordinator required for National insurance company located near Ipswich just off the A14 at Wherstead.
This is a very important role and the responsibilities will be as follows:-
- Proactive contact with existing and prospective customers to generate financial services leads.
- Identify gaps and training needs of the team.
- Book appointments for the financial advisor and work closely with them to determine areas of focus, feedback and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain effective business relationships between Agency teams and Financial Advisors (FA).
- Drive support and influence life lead activities within agencies, including role plays, meetings, presentation and the monitoring, reviewing, reporting on and managing of performance against lead targets
- Identify, agree and implement actions with agencies and key stakeholders as appropriate to develop and improve individual team and regional performance in accordance with agreed standards, policy and procedures
- Deliver short term/one-off projects and activities as required by and to the desired standards and outcomes agreed with Line Manager
The Person will be:-
- Self Motivated
- Charismatic and brilliant with people-confident in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- Organised with good time management and able to manage and prioritise workloads effectively
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Keen to work towards individual targets and agency targets
- Have the ability to identify, understand and prioritise customer needs in order to deliver a high standard of advice and service
- Able to build relationships with customers and colleagues with excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Flexible, adaptable and open to new ideas
- Tenacious but will always put people first to make sure their experience reflects the Agency’s longstanding reputation of outstanding customer service
- Able to problem solve using own initiative and judgement
- Honest with a high degree of integrity, due skill, care and diligence
- Educated to a GCSE level with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade C including Maths and English
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office and sales support systems
- Experienced in Financial Services preferably but this is not absolutely essential
- Comfortable calling clients from our database and using a CRM system
This is a flexible working role and for the right candidate this can be completely remote based, hybrid working or office based in Ipswich.
The hours are flexible with a 21 hour working week.
Competitive salary with bonus structure and access to staff pension scheme
Opportunity to build a successful career in a business set up for growth.
High level training and funded Chartered Insurance Institute examinations.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 4, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Office Administrator required for busy, fast growing construction and engineering business located in Hatfield Peverel just off the A12 approx 15 minutes from Chelmsford and 25 minutes from Colchester.
This will be a 3 month temporary position with the view to going permanent.
The days will be Monday to Thursday and the hours ideally will be 10am to 2pm. There will be scope for more hours in due course.
The position :-
- Checking job sheet details after job complete and raising invoices using XERO accounting system
- Checking bank account for deposits received and updating HubSpot quotation system
- Chasing overdue customer accounts
- Liaising with warehouse staff regarding stock held and requirements
- Placing orders for stock and office supplies
- Overseeing spot checks of stock and stocktaking quarterly
- Answering customer queries (email and telephone) and updating relevant records
- Arranging meetings, taking notes, booking hotels/staff accommodation, arranging staff training
- Recording and scheduling staff holidays
- Ad hoc office duties
The Person will have:-
- Strong organisational skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work well with others
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use the latest technology for office administration
- Exceptional customer service skills
Reliability, punctuality and a very good work ethic all essential.
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.
Interviews available immediately
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on February 3, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Internal Sales Executive required for National Insurance Company located approx 15 minutes from Ipswich- easy access from A14/A12 with parking on site.
We are looking for a driven, target focused Sales Professional to join this ever growing and successful, established team who provide first class service to existing and new clients.
The Role:–
- Prospecting activities:- pro-actively seek out and research businesses within target non-farming commercial sectors in order to develop a sales pipeline of quality prospects sufficient to achieve new business targets
- Cross Selling:-liaise with existing customer service team to enable effective cross selling.
- Delivery of new business:- review and identify the commercial insurance needs and prospects and advise on the company insurance products
- Transact business compliantly with FCA requirements and always with ‘customer centric’ approach
- Introduce the full range of the company products including Financial Services and Risk Management Services and the range of Motor and Personal General Insurance products
- Work effectively within a team:-handing over new clients to a truly customer focused team
- Develop knowledge and expertise:-utilise the extensive training support and resources to develop in depth understanding of of the target commercial sectors and associated products.
The Person:-
- Must have a proven track record of selling with real drive, energy and enthusiasm
- Will have strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and relationship building abilities
- Pro-Active with the ability to work independently to develop a pipeline of prospects to drive own sales performance
- Will have excellent communication skills
- Will preferably have experience and an understanding of the insurance/financial services sector
- Will possess excellent IT skills-social media would be an advantage
- Will have a minimum of Grade C GCSE Maths and English 9 or equivalent)
- Reliable and punctual
Commitment to you:-
- Professional, hardworking yet supportive and friendly environment with a strong team ethos
- Competitive salary( depending on experience) and an incentive scheme to reward high performance
- Long Term career development opportunities, with high level sales training and funder CII examinations
- Pension Contributions and Employee Benefit Schemes.
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 31, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Farm Secretary to join this large family farm located in Rendlesham Suffolk. The office has views over the River Deben and grounds of the Hall, so a fabulous working environment. This is a job share with the existing Farm Secretary and the successful person will be required to work 3 days a week.
The farm has 1200 acres of arable land which is managed by a contract farmer. In addition the family own 190 acres of woodland and 120 of permanent grass both managed in house. There are also a number of residential properties 14 of which are let and managed in house.
The Position:-
- The day to day running of the office including dealing with post, emails, phone calls and general correspondence
- Dealing with tenants, arranging property repairs, preparing tenancy agreements, dealing with deposits, and general property management. Producing budgets and management reports for meetings
- Organising and keeping up to date the extensive active and dead filing system as well as managing and transferring to a cloud based system
- Monitoring numerous bank accounts, arranging payments of monthly invoices, producing cash flow reports and instigating cash movements to maintain balances.
- Preparing for and attending farm and housing management meetings, taking minutes and resulting decision processing
- Liaising with insurance brokers on annual renewals for the Estate, home and motor fleet policies and obtaining competitive premiums
- Liaising with the accountants the provision of year end information for the farm and Bunbury family entities
- Running monthly Payroll and maintenance of pay for employees
- Ensuring timely payment of tax liabilities
The Person will have:-
- Good secretarial skills (some shorthand or speedwriting an advantage but not essential)
- A knowledge of bookkeeping and a feel for figures
- Experience with Farmplan Business Manager
- A good working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll
- Good organisational and decision processing skills
- The ability to work independently and as a part of a small team
- A love of dogs
- Diplomacy, flexibility and total discretion
- Good IT skills
- Self Employed status if possible
It is vital that the successful person is reliable, with a good sense of humour and the ability to think on their feet. Polite and with the ability to deal with a myriad of different situations with a range of people over the phone and face to face.
There will be an initial period of training offered and the chance to work closely with the existing Farm Secretary to develop the role.
Interviews will begin mid/late February with a start date at the end of March 2022.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 25, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time knowledgeable Gardener required for private country house located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. HND in horticulture or RHS equivalent required and a minimum of 3 years industry experience.
We are looking for a reliable person with excellent plant knowledge to join this small, friendly team caring for this large, beautiful, established garden.
The Employer is passionate about the garden and is very involved where possible so is looking for a likeminded person who shares their enthusiasm . You will be working alongside a Head Gardener
2 full days a week to include either Tuesday or Thursday as one of the days.
The current garden staff have been employed for many years so this is a highly recommended position. The vacancy has arisen due to a staff member having to leave to care for a family member so the position is available immediately if required.
The new gardener will be responsible for the following:-
- Herbaceous Borders
- Rose Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Parterre
- Woodland with newly created Fernery
- Numerous pots large and small
No hedge cutting or grass cutting required.
Generous hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who is easy to get along with, punctual with a really good work ethic.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 25, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for an energetic, kind, caring, bubbly and fun Nanny / Au Pair to look after a lovely, quite shy 3-and-a-half-year-old when her Mummy is working.
The initial hours will be:
2 days a week, 7.30am-7.00pm (Mummy will be home to do bedtime routine)
Then from
Monday 19th July 2022 -4 days a week, 7.30am-7.00pm
The family will be moving from Kings Lynn to Holt in July so the person must be able to work in the Holt area.
The person will have sole charge of the three-year-old and will therefore need to have previous experience as well as an up-to-date DBS check and clean driving licence, along with wonderful references.
The main responsibilities will be:
- Nursery/School runs
- Doing breakfast and tidying up after breakfast (loading and unloading dishwasher)
- General housework to keep things clean and tidy (hoovering)
- Cooking supper
- Playing and having fun/relaxed time after school
- Having lots of fun in the holidays (activities, adventures, and fresh air)
- Bath time
- Getting everything organised for the next day (school uniform)
- Basic laundry
For more information about this wonderful position, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on January 24, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Estates Officer/Caretaker required for leading co-educational preparatory school located in the beautiful village of Brettenham-easy access from Sudbury, Stowmarket and Hadleigh.
37.5 hours per week with 28 days holidays(including bank holidays)
The Estates Officer/Caretaker will:-
- Required to drive the minibus ensuring pupils are collected/delivered to the prescribed stops on time. Undertake journeys to swimming and enrichment classes, also occasional airport runs.
- Keep the minibus clean and in good condition both inside and out
- Carry out a daily visual check of the tyres, lights, oil and water, fuel etc
- Keeping all journeys reported and good communication with the Estate Manager
- Undertake site security checks-surveillance ,alarms, locks and gates ensuring all entry points are secure outside school hours.
- Ensure all grounds are maintained in accordance with the agreed programmes of planned maintenance.
- Ensure all plant and equipment is in safe working order.
- Carry out repairs to furniture, equipment etc within their capabilities as a handyperson
- Read meters and monitor status of heating , lighting, water, drainage etc
- Assist with animals
- Operate site machinery such as snow clearing equipment
- Assist Estates Manager monitoring building and maintenance contractors on site.
- Carry out procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage in accordance with school policy
- Undertake first aid training and be fully up to speed with Health and Safety
- Keep high profile areas such as entrance halls and main circulation areas unobstructed, clean and maintained to an excellent standard
- Deal with deliveries
- Assist during school functions, lettings and events
- Deal with furniture porterage
Reliable, trustworthy , well presented person required who has a good work ethic and is easy to get along with.
Checkable references will be requested and a DBS check will be required.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 24, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Kitchen Assistant required for Independent school located in the beautiful village of Brettenham-easy access from Stowmarket, Sudbury and Hadleigh.
We are looking for someone reliable, with a good work ethic and the ability to work well within a team whom provide meals for pupils, staff and visitors to the school.
Working Hours 44.6 weeks paid including 28 days holiday inc. Bank Holidays
Term Time plus 4 weeks ( 38 weeks) 2 week rota
Week 1: 7.30 – 3.15 pm Monday to Friday
Week 2: 7.30 – 3.15 pm Monday to Friday
10.45 – 18.30 Sunday
19 kitchen cleaning days out of term
9.45 -2.15pm
The Job:
- Assisting chef with food preparation and other duties
- Sunday cook already pre-prepared meals for lunch and supper-serving the children in the dining room
- Undertake dining room duties, including serving of correct portions of food and beverage at the designated times to staff, pupils and visitors.
- Assist with school functions and events
- Washing up crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
- Undertake daily and periodic cleaning
- Hand in lost property from dining room
- During school holiday undertake more thorough cleaning as directed by Catering Manager
- Keep Health and Safety skills updated and adhere to safe working practices
- Report defects and maintenance requirements
The Person:
- Must be a good team player but able to work using one initiative
- Must have the ability to understand oral and written instructions
- Must possess basic food handling skills
- Understand child protection issues
- Experienced in food presentation in a commercial/educational environment
- Will hold a Food Hygiene certificate
We are looking for an honest, reliable, punctual person with good interpersonal skills.
Conscientious with a willingness to learn new skills
A well presented person who is self motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 24, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Chef required for leading co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3-13 years.
Working Hours – 47.6 weeks including 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Term Time plus 4 weeks (38 weeks): 2 week rota:
Week 1: 11.30-19.30 – Monday to Friday
Week 2: 11.30-19.30 – Monday to Thursday
07.30-15.30 Saturday
10.30 -18.30 Sunday
19 Kitchen cleaning days out of term time
09.45 – 14.15
The Job:
- Assisting Catering Manager with cost effective planning, preparation, cooking and service of excellent quality meals ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene.
- Stock control and purchasing
- Ensuring kitchen equipment always clean and safe
- Being hands on assisting kitchen staff
- Assist with duty rotas and daily routines
- Health and Safety
- Menu planning with Catering Manager to provide healthy eating
- Supporting school functions
- Promoting the catering service
- Working towards and supporting the school vision and current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan
The Person:
- Excellent Cooking skills
- Able to work within a team and also use own initiative
- Able t0 train and manage the workload of others
- Will have excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to young people, parents and colleagues
- Will be highly organised with excellent time management with the ability to prioritise own workload and able to work to deadlines
- Will have basic IT skills sufficient to maintain records, send and receive messages e.g. working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook email
- Must have substantial experience of cooking on a large scale and function catering
- Must have a Catering Qualification NVQ level 2 and a food hygiene certificate
- Will have knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements and food hygeine
- Will have knowledge of menu planning and costing, nutrition and healthy eating
- Will understand child protection issues
- Will have knowledge of the principles of marketing
The successful person will be reliable, honest with a professional and approachable attitude
Positivity and self motivation along with a ‘can do’ attitude are all essential for this role.
Fully checkable references and a DBS check will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 21, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private country house located in the village of Boxted, on the Essex / Suffolk borders – easily accessible from Colchester and Sudbury.
Mondays 9am to 5pm and Thursdays 4 hours. (12 hours per week)
The ideal person will be :-
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Fully referenced
- An experienced housekeeper used to large period properties
- Able to maintain the house to a high standard with thorough cleaning including bathrooms and kitchen.
- Able to carry out laundry and some ironing
- Happy to clear and lay fires
- Able to strip and remake beds, change and launder towels
- Happy to turn the heating on and off when required
- Local to Boxted, Colchester or Sudbury
Start date asap
Good hourly salary offered on a self- employed basis.
Car driver essential and non- smoker
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 Mother’s Help required for family with 3 children ages 2,8 and 9 based in Shelley near Hadleigh Suffolk.
Childcare qualifications or extensive childcare experience essential and someone with a kind, caring personality.
A reliable, organised person with a fun, bright personality is a must. Someone the children really love spending time with.
Fully checkable references will be required and a DBS check
The position:-
- 3 afternoons a week – Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday
- The hours will be 12pm to 7pm x 2 and 4-7pm the other day
- Picking children up from school
- Caring for a 2 year old
- Preparing healthy supper for children
- Keeping children’s rooms clean and tidy
- Changing children’s bed linen and doing their washing and ironing
- Preparing uniforms for the next day
- Organising fun activities for after school and holidays
- Organising homework and quiet time
Car driver essential with clean licence.
Non smoker only
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 18, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groom required for small, private yard with 4 horses including 1 in foal mare.
The ideal person will be able to work every Sunday for approx 5 hours total.
8am to 11am
3 or 4pm to 5 or 6pm
A good hourly rate will be offered.
The position will include:-
- Mucking out
- Turning horses out and bringing in from the field
- Filling Haynets
- Cleaning and filling water buckets
- Sweeping the yard and keeping muck heap tidy
- Brushing horses off from the field, picking out feet and changing rugs
- Checking for injury
- Cleaning tack on occasions
- Feeding if required
The horses are well behaved, however someone with confidence handling fit competition horses is a must.
Reliability and punctuality essential.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 17, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groundsperson/Gardener required for private country house to join long term Gardener maintaining gardens and paddocks.
The ideal person will be able to work 2 full days a week with a total of 16 hours- Thursday or Friday would be one of the days.
We are looking for someone who is:-
- Reliable with a good work ethic
- Experienced in all aspects of garden machinery use and maintenance
- A good tractor driver who can top, spray,roll paddocks etc
- Able to assist with some general gardening-weeding, pruning, cutting back
- Able to use a hedge cutter to maintain hedges surrounding the property(certificate required)
- Happy to chop logs for the house and generally work where needed
- Particular and likes to make sure the grounds are kept neat and tidy
- Happy working in bad weather throughout the year
The family have dogs and a pony so animal person would be an advantage
Good hourly rate offered to successful person with fully checkable references
Car driver with own transport essential due to location.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced General Manager required for country pub/restaurant to join this small energetic team.
As with all hospitality positions the hours will vary and include weekends and evenings when the restaurant and bar will be busy.
The Ideal Person will be :-
- Reliable and enthusiastic with a positive forward thinking attitude
- Very knowledgeable with food and beverage particularly wines.
- A good team player
- Organised and efficient
- Capable of managing a small team including-Chefs, Kitchen staff, bar staff and waiting staff
- Experienced in managing budgets, cash flow and keeping accurate records for the Accounts Team
- Happy to be hands on in whatever area of the workplace requires help
- Polite, well presented with excellent customer service skills to ensure that diners enjoy their experience
- Able to liaise with Chef and Directors in relation to menus, prices, staff etc
- Encourage and offer training to other staff member when necessary
- Organise fair rotas
The Job :-
- Day to running of a beautiful country pub/restaurant
- To manage the team and be able to advise and assist when required
- Requires the Manager to stay calm and work well under pressure at busy times
- To Organise events- Christmas parties, birthdays etc
- To place orders and see in deliveries
- To make the diners feel welcome and ensure the whole experience is a good one for them
- To make sure that all areas are kept clean, tidy and safe( understand Health and Safety perfectly)
- Budgets, cash flows, accurate recording and stock taking
Generous, competitive salary offered to the successful person. Accommodation available if required.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 13, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced general gardener required for private garden between Lavenham and Boxford.
We are looking for someone reliable who can work either 3 hours a week or possibly 7 hours a week covering 2 properties.
The job will involve:-
- Weeding, pruning, digging beds ready for new plants etc
- Edging
- Strimming
- Ditch clearing
- Hedge Cutting
- General cutting back
- Some tree pruning ( not high level)
- Leaf and fruit clearing from small orchard area
- Removing reeds from pond once a year
Good hourly rate offered to successful person with good references.
Prefer a local person within 30 minutes from Boxford.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 12, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for private country house approx 2 miles from the village of Clare in Suffolk.
We are looking for someone reliable who can work 9 hours per week over 2-3 mornings.
The position requires the Housekeeper to:-
- Carry out all housework to a very high standard
- Keep Kitchen, Bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas etc clean and tidy
- Keep on top of general tidying-emptying bins, recycling, loading and emptying dishwasher etc
- Polish and dust all surfaces, pictures and furniture as required
- Keep windows clean on the inside
- Change the bed linens weekly
- Carry out washing and ironing. Hand washing delicate items
- Arrange dry cleaning to be taken or collected
- Prepare meals occasionally
- Keep kitchen clean and tidy with all surfaces thoroughly clean
- Grocery shop including cleaning products and to add to the weekly shopping list
- Deep clean kitchen periodically including pots and pans
- Ensure fridge is kept clean and stocked well
- Assist with occasional parties (sometimes at weekends)
- Carry out other tasks that the employer may reasonably ask including driving to train station etc
- Occasionally babysit two cockapoo puppies (no children or pets live in the house)
The housekeeper:-
- Will be reliable, trustworthy, punctual and hard working
- Will show flexibility with regard to days and duties
- Will have previous fully referenced previous housekeeping experience
- Must have a clean driving licence
- Will be a non smoker
- Will be polite, English speaking with a friendly personality.
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 12, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced and trusted individual to operate as a Personal Assistant in support of 3 children and the wider family in a mainly personal capacity.
The role will focus on the needs of two teenagers and a child in the last year of primary school.
The role is primarily based in North Oxfordshire however there will be some travel to London and Suffolk involved and possibly internationally. Car driver with clean licence essential.
Someone with a calm yet positive personality with energy and get up and go!
Duties include, but are not limited to:-
- Dealing with all matters concerning the children
- Organising and co-ordinating the children’s school, sports and after school clubs and general activities
- Ensuring all school uniforms(inc sports kits) are in place and the correct sizes
- Clothes shopping and general purchasing of items for the children
- Driving the children when needed to school, parties, sports, other events etc
- Managing the children’s calendars including school holidays
- Arranging suitable weekend and holiday activities
- Sourcing and co-ordinating tutors where necessary
- Managing expenses and reporting to the finance team in a timely fashion
- Assisting in the support of the wider family both personal and business capacity
- Using Microsoft Office and all Apple products
- Working closely with the rest of the support team on personal and business events and stepping in where needed.
- Occasionally staying overnight when parents are away. Being on call for the family and being available to travel with family on holidays, if needed.
The Person:-
- Highly professional and trustworthy individual, ideally with some prior experience of looking after children of various ages
- Must have UK driving licence and be a good, confident driver
- Must be tech savvy with a good knowledge of Apple products and the latest must have equipment
- Will be able to organise, prioritise and always keep 2 steps ahead and communicate efficiently
- Will be able to manage multiple complex diaries
- Must have a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Punctual, reliable with excellent time management
- Personable and polite
- Flexible and client focused
- Will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Will love pets particularly dogs
A very good salary will be offered to the successful person who can supply fully checkable references. DBS will be required.
Non Smoker only
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on January 12, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Approximately 2 hours a week although this could increase slightly over time and depending on the person.
Experienced cleaner with previous private cleaning experience a must. References to be obtained before interview, 3 as a minimum.
The person must be meticulous with a very high attention to detail.
They will be required to:
- Polish & clean (lamps, China, skirting, under rugs, windowsills, door handles/knobs etc).
- Mop and hoover (bathrooms, kitchen, boot room)
- Clean bathrooms to a high standard (baths, shower glass, plugs etc)
- Polish any interior glass as and when needed, removing finger prints
- Take care and pride in their work
We are ideally looking for someone who is local to the area or cleans close by.
£12-14ph depending on experience
For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 9, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for family house located in Felsted, Essex.
The ideal person will be able to work 3 mornings a week with a total of 15 hours.
High standard cleaning required of this 4 bedroom 1970’s house which has been completely renovated recently. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom .
We are looking for someone to manage the housework, strip and re-make the beds and organise the laundry.
A keen eye for details essential to keep the house clean and tidy at all times.
Non smoker only
Tel Jackie 07979501997
