Posted on March 19, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy person to assist an elderly couple with shopping and preparing meals and possibly light duties within the house.
A good cook is essential who can provide healthy, delicious evening meals and sometimes lunches which can be eaten the next day.
This would suit a kind, caring person who is lovely to have around.
There is no personal care involved just help with preparing supper, changing the bed and some ironing.
The ideal person will be able to come in perhaps 3 or 4 afternoons a week for 2/3 hours each time maybe less to start with. This will also enable one of them to have some time away from the house, knowing that their other half is safe and not alone. One has early Alzheimers but both are physically fit and well. At other times company for both of them would be great – a different person to chat too!
Hours:
- 3.30pm to 6pm or 3-5.30pm.
Days:
- Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and possibly Friday
The person must be reliable, kind and have the most genuinely caring nature, preferably with experience and /or an understanding of Alzheimer’s although this is not essential.
Requirements:
- To form a good link with the husband and other family members to plan the visits
- Someone who can offer more hours in the future
- If the husband is ill, someone who can offer some extra help
- Shopping, Preparing and serving evening meals
- Making coffee and teas
- Carrying out light housework and general tidying (bed changing etc)
- Companionship
The Person:-
- Reliable, kind with a genuine caring personality
- Able to cook healthy, appetising meals for an elderly couple
- Happy to sit and chat with a cup of tea.
- Maybe iron or clean whilst providing company
They also have a small Jack Russell dog so the person must be happy around animals.
Up to date DBS check and excellent, fully checkable references will be required before starting.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 15, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Local, live-out housekeepers required for a beautiful, formal Cotswold property near Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. You will be working as part of a small housekeeping team reporting to the Head Housekeeper and House Manager. Previous housekeeping experience is essential, however continuous training will be provided.
Positive attitude, good manners and a firm understanding of a private household environment is key. Candidates must be able to take instructions well, willing to learn and be proactive, have the ability to work in a team and individually, have great attention to detail and a sunny disposition.
Beautiful and comfortable uniform will be provided with other bonuses including meals and drinks on duty. It is the principals weekend residence so occasional weekend work will be required with enough notice given in advance and two days off during the week in lieu.
Hours:
The role is primarily Monday – Friday 8am- 4pm with occasional weekend work.
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 gross per annum depending on experience.
20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Duties will include:
- All aspects of housekeeping, laundry and ironing to a high standard
- Deep cleaning and routine cleaning
- Working as part the housekeeping team and individually at times
- Following given instructions and house manuals
- Helping to receive and unload shopping weekly and replenish household supplies
- Liaise with Head Housekeeper
- Keeping the main residence and guest accommodation immaculate and welcoming at all times.
For more information please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Chauffeur/Gardener/Groundsperson required for busy family located in beautiful rural location close to Monks Eleigh, Suffolk- approx 6 miles from Hadleigh and Sudbury.
This is a full time position offering 40 hours a week generally over 5 days, however the successful person will be required to show flexibility when they drive family members ,as there could be some late finishes on occasions and possibly overnight stays if too far to return home in same day( this is very rare).
The Gardener/Handyperson/Driver will be well presented, reliable, discreet and completely trustworthy with an easy to get along with personality.
The position :-
- General gardening of a beautiful 3 acre formal garden which includes a pond
- Weeding, pruning and replanting so excellent horticultural knowledge essential
- Hedgecutting, Grass cutting using large ride on mower and other gardening requirements such as strimming, spraying, raking and cutting back.
- Requires a clean driving licence to drive the Principal’s luxury cars
- Keeping cars clean and refuelling when necessary
- Chauffeuring family locally and further afield
- General Handyman skills to keep fences etc in good repair
The Person will :-
- Be reliable, discreet, trustworthy with a friendly personality
- Be a safe driver with a clean licence
- Have previous private household experience(fully referenced)
- Enjoy gardening and have really good horticultural skills
- Be happy to finish late on occasions
- Have general maintenance skills to keep fencing etc in good order
- Be able to use and maintain large garden machinery
A generous salary will be offered along with a really lovely working environment- quiet and serene.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on March 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private country house located in Bures, on the Essex/Suffolk border.
We are looking for someone excellent to take over from the housekeeper who is sadly retiring after many years . The hours will be between 4 and 6 per week over 2/3 days.
Someone reliable, trustworthy with a nice friendly personality.
The position will include all housework within a large, period country house.
Experience with high standard housekeeping as follows:-
- All cleaning
- Bed changing
- Washing
- Keeping bathrooms and kitchens clean and tidy
- Deep cleans when required
- Emptying bins, clearing fires, emptying dishwasher etc
- NO IRONING
Car driver preferred and someone within 30 minutes of Bures would be ideal.
Dog friendly person essential.
Contact Jackie or Sophie – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time experienced Gardener required for private country house located in Bures, Suffolk – easy access from Sudbury and Colchester.
We are looking for someone who can work 8 hours a week increasing to 16 hours during busy times.
The ideal person will be able to manage 1.5 acres of garden which will include lawn maintenance using ride on mower, strimming, hedge cutting and general gardening.
Someone with good horticultural knowledge required who can weed, prune, replant, cut back, spray, feed and take care of borders, shrubs, cutting garden and vegetable patch.
Dog and horse friendly person essential.
A tractor driver who can carry out paddock maintenance would be great but not a dealbreaker.
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.
Contact Jackie or Sophie – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Groom required to look after a happy family yard near Newmarket, doing a bit of everything! They are currently training up for easy to get to goals and shows; working hunter; local Shows, and Pony Club activities. The role would be mostly hacking out and schooling, and in the Summer there is Beach Riding and Woodland Riding. The applicant MUST be a confident rider, enthusiastic and reliable.
Duties and responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced Head Groom capable of managing 16.2 hunters to a high standard together with managing family horses and ponies. All duties of a professional groom in sole charge will be expected, including, but not limited to:
- Building up and maintaining fitness levels
- Supervising a fearless 11 year old
- Care of Tack, Tack Room and Stables
- Paddock maintenance
- Basic knowledge of equine first aid – the ability to spot and deal with minor wounds etc
- HGV licence would be a significant bonus & Trailer licence
- Supervision of part time / temporary groom(s)
Core working hours will be between 0800 and 1700, however the hours will vary according to the needs of the Estate and the requirements of the role with the need to start earlier and finish later when necessary.
You will generally be required to be available between Monday to Sunday. Where possible you will be entitled to two days off in a seven day period at reasonable times to be agreed with the Estate.
You may have to work such additional hours as are necessary for the proper performance of your duties which will include weekends and bank holidays for which you will receive time off in lieu as agreed with the Estate.
This is a lovely opportunity for the right applicant to work for a friendly and relaxed family on a yard set in stunning parkland.
To apply, please send recent riding photos / videos and an up to date CV to Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 12, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Catering Manager required to help deliver the School’s aims and objectives by ensuring the provision of an efficient and effective delivery of all school internal events and catering service, with attractive, healthy, varied meals for students, staff and visitors.
Hours:
Term time: 11am -19.30pm Monday – Friday
7.30am – 16.00pm (Alternate Saturdays – total 17)
Fridays off when working on a Saturday
Out of Term Time: 19 x Cleaning days 9.45am – 14.30pm
4 Weeks during the Summer Lettings; Includes 2 weeks of day shifts
& 2 weeks of evenings/weekend shifts (Friday off).
Summer lets: Average 28 hours per week
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head, Director of Finance and Operations in devising and implementing appropriate policies and strategies to
maximise usage of the catering service, and to ensure that it contributes to the school’s aims and objectives.
- Event support, organise and oversee all catering at functions and events
- Regularly meet/liaise with all relevant staff throughout the school including the staff member presenting the event, the Estate Manager, Network Manager, Head’s PA and marketing staff to ensure clearly communicated function setup and promotion requirements.
- Arrange appropriate catering staff required to support school events. Ensure that all staff provide a courteous, professional
and efficient service.
- Management of resources
- Day to day management of the catering service including the planning and costing of menus, and organising the preparation, cooking and service of meals and refreshments, ensuring that variety and excellent quality is consistently provided.
- Devise and Implement cost-effective stock control and purchasing procedures to maintain correct storage and stock levels.
- Assist the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation and monitoring of the catering budget to ensure that agreed expenditure and income targets are met.
- Ensure that all plant and equipment for which responsible is operational and maintained in a safe working condition through
a specified programme of regular inspection and planned maintenance.
- Leadership and management , take personal pride in ensuring that the appearance and smooth running of the catering service contribute to a positive image of the school, and encourage and direct others as appropriate to do so.
- In liaison with Director of Finance and Operations, recruit, induct, develop, deploy, motivate and appraise staff for which responsible to ensure that they have clear expectations of their roles, and that high performance standards are achieved and
maintained.
- Organise duty rotas and daily routines to ensure that the catering service is provided consistently, and in accordance with
agreed specifications.
- Health and Safety
- Ensure that risk assessments are in place for all relevant hazards and working procedures, and ensure that all staff for which
responsible are familiar with safe working practices and understand the importance of complying with them.
- Ensure that all food is stored, handled, prepared, processed, cooked and served in accordance with the highest standards of
food hygiene at all times.
- Ensure that menus provide for healthy eating, meet recommended nutritional requirements, and make provision for
special dietary requirements as relevant.
- Establish a comprehensive cleaning programme to ensure that all catering areas and ancillary rooms, and all equipment and
machinery are maintained in a clean, hygienic and safe condition throughout and at the end of each working day, with regular
deep cleaning as required.
- Communications and marketing
Qualifications:
NVQ2 in Catering and a certificate in food hygiene
For more information about this position, please contact Jackie info@ruralrecruitmrnt.co.uk
Posted on March 12, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
TEMPORARY PA/CO-ORDINATOR required for busy household who live in London and are preparing to sell their lovely Suffolk home over the next few months.( 4 – 6 months )
The ideal person will be local and able to visit the house from time to time to check that it is ready for viewings and to help co-ordinate contractors or services related to the sale.. The property is in a village 6 miles north of Stowmarket, Suffolk
The majority of the role can be managed remotely, as most of the required tasks will be liaising with tradespeople and arranging for repairs etc at the property. This is more a co-ordinating role rather than a doing role!
The person will need to be available at the end of a phone or by email to make sure things happen within a time scale. Great organisation skills essential.
Someone who is happy speaking to a variety of people-Estate Agents, Auctioneers, heating engineers, and anyone who might be assisting with preparing the house and gardens for sale.
A retainer will be paid monthly to cover 5 hours work a week and then any other hours must be invoiced at an hourly rate to be agreed.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / Sophie 07889 849175 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 11, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Great opportunity to help manage the day to day operations of a lovely family run farm based on the outskirts of Norwich, Norfolk.
This is a hands on position and would suit someone ambitious, loyal and driven. There is a chance to progress and take on more reasonability in time.
Tractor driver and irrigation experience essential. Must be happy to help at harvest and do overtime / weekends as and when necessary.
Full time, permanent, employed position.
Accommodation a possibility for the right person.
Glowing references will be required before starting.
Posted on March 6, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Assistant Gardener required to join a small team managing the maintenance of this beautiful Estate Garden. The garden has approx 10 acres comprising a 4 acre walled garden and a further 6/7 acres with a variety of areas. Located 8 miles South of Saxmundham, Suffolk Easy access via the A12.
The ideal person will have previously worked as a gardener within a large, country house garden and have good horticultural knowledge. Someone who can carry out all general gardening including, weeding, pruning, cutting back, planting, digging over, mulching and all other jobs as required throughout the seasons.
This role will also include lawn care using large garden machinery, such as ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutter etc. Experience with topiary would be an advantage.
The gardens comprise the following areas:
- Formal lawns and borders
- Wild flower areas
- Rose and cutting gardens
- Vegetable garden
- Trees
- Greenhouse
- Water Feature
- Topiary
The Person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy, polite and well presented.
- Hard working and enthusiastic with a genuine love of gardening.
- Experienced with large garden machinery.
- Will have good horticultural experience and good plant identification knowledge.
- Happy to work in all weathers
- A car driver with own transport.
You will be working alongside the Senior Gardener so this is not an isolated position, however there will be times when you are required to work alone.
This is a Monday to Friday position with the opportunity to earn overtime if required. Normal hours will be 7.30am to 4.15pm with an early finish of 3.15pm on Friday.
This would suit a local person with own transport due to the rural location of the Estate.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 6, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Senior Gardener required for beautiful 10 acre garden within a private, country, Estate located approx 5 miles South West of Halesworth, Suffolk and 13 miles West of the coastal town of Southwold. A great location for people who enjoy being close to the beach for their days off.
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person with a great work ethic who would genuinely love the opportunity to maintain and improve this stunning garden. Someone with a real flair and passion who takes a pride in their work.
The successful person will be very hands on and have extensive horticultural knowledge. RHS qualifications would be preferred but not essential as long as the experience in a similar garden is proven.
You will be working with one other full time gardener, so someone who works well with others is a must and who has the ability to advise and assist when necessary.
The gardener must be friendly, polite and easy to get along with.
This is a 39 hour week – Monday to Thursday-start time 7.30 am until 4.15 pm and Friday 7.30am to 3.15 pm. There is the opportunity to earn overtime if required.
Accommodation available on the Estate.
The garden comprises 4 acres of walled garden and 6/7 further acres of formal lawns, borders, topiary, cutting garden, greenhouse, vegetable garden, trees, water features and wild flower areas.
The Position:-
- Carrying out all general gardening tasks, weeding, pruning, replanting, mulching, edging, cutting back etc
- Maintaining the lawns using large garden machinery, including ride on mower, strimmer etc
- Spraying and weed control with an environmentally friendly approach.
- Growing vegetables and fruit for the house.
- Maintaining and refreshing the cutting garden, rose garden and keeping the formal borders immaculate.
- Maintaining hedges which includes topiary
The Person:-
- Reliable, polite, well presented with an easy to have around personality.
- Will have extensive horticultural experience and knowledge, preferably RHS qualified.
- Will be able to use and maintain large garden machinery.
- Will be able to provide fully checkable references for similar senior gardening positions.
- Happy to work in all weathers and know instinctively what needs doing and when, through the seasons.
- Enthusiastic with a genuine passion for horticulture and makes sure things are done correctly.
- A car driver with own transport.
- Will have PA1 and PA6 spray certificates.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 5, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Kelling Home and Friends are looking for a wonderful, polite, well presented and friendly Sales Assistant (s) to join their exciting new pop up shop in beautiful Creake Abbey, Norfolk.
Hours:
- Part time and/or Full Time (6 months)
- Job Share Opportunities Available
- Wednesday – Sunday 9:30am- 5pm (flexible)
- Pay per hour – Dependent on experience
- Private launch party 22nd March
- Opening 23rd March
- Opening hours: March – May 2024 Wednesday – Sunday & June- August 2024 Monday – Sunday
About the company:
Kelling Home is the homeware and lifestyle brand for the interior design company Kelling Designs based in both Norfolk and London. From the end of March, Kelling Home are hosting a six month pop up at Creake Abbey, North Creake, Norfolk with a view to continue following this initial six month launch period. The pop-up shop will be situated in the old food hall and, alongside products from Kelling Home, there will also be products on display from c.14 other brands. The Barn Café will also be located within this space but will be staffed separately to the Kelling Home Pop Up retail area.
Role:
We are seeking an organised, confident and creative individual to take charge of the day to day running of the pop up shop. This will involve anything from selling products and handling payments to dealing with customers and making sure that all products are attractively displayed. You will be able to offer advice and answer questions as and when required.
Responsibilities:
- Present excellent product & brand knowledge across Kelling Home and all other
brands within the pop up
- Greet customers on arrival and communicate in a friendly and polite manner
- Help to maximize sales across all brands
- Ensure the shop looks immaculate at all times, including cleaning and dusting shop
area
- Assist with maintaining a record of stock levels
- Ensure all packaging is kept well stocked
- Ensure products are displayed well and all individually priced
- Work with Shopify and Pinterest and gather social media content
- Knowledge of our payment system square – experience not necessary, training will
be provided
Desirable Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Organised, well presented and efficient
- Have a polite and approachable manner
- Outstanding customer service
- Good computer skills would be beneficial
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have an interest in homeware, design and lifestyle
Start date 18th March 2024
To apply:
For more information about this lovely position or to apply, please send your CV to sophielandale@kellingdesigns.com
Closing date Monday 18th March 2024
Posted on March 5, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Wonderful and experienced afternoon Nanny required for a soon to be family of 5. The newest addition is due in June.
The family home is in Belle Vue, about ten minutes from the town.
This would suit someone who has been a private Nanny previously and has newborn and toddler experience. The children are 3 years old and 16 months.
We are looking for someone 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 4pm-7pm.
The role will include everything childcare from occasional school / nursery collections two afternoons a week if necessary, cooking supper, feeding supper, taking care and playing with the children (outside, inside), helping with bath and bedtime, general tidying, washing up etc. Mum will be around most of the time so it will often be a shared role.
The family live in a lovely town house at present but hope to relocate to the countryside this year so this is likely to be a temporary, part time role unless of course the person would like to go with them. The new role will consist of more full time hours, possibly even live in and they will have ponies etc.
This would suit some one who also loves animals as the family have two beautiful dogs.
Excellent, obtainable references a must.
Up to date DBS check required before starting placement and ideally First Aid trained or good knowledge of First Aid practices.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on March 1, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full or Part Time experienced Gardener/Handyperson required for private, country house located approx 5 miles south west of Aylesbury.
We are looking for a very experienced gardener with excellent horticultural knowledge to manage and care for this established garden. The ideal person will be able to replan and restock where necessary to keep the garden well maintained throughout the year. The owners are passionate about their garden and wish to find a like minded person.
The garden comprises -formal lawns, rose garden, cutting garden, vegetable garden, green house, hedges, shrubs etc and leisure areas ( pool and tennis court).
Experience with large garden machinery essential -ride on mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters etc
Someone with handyperson skills would be an advantage to help around the house and grounds.
This is preferably a live out position with the successful person living with 40 minutes of the property.
Excellent hourly rate offered. Fully checkable references will be required.
Car driver essential due to location.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 29, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced PA required for busy gentleman located in a village approx 6 miles south of Bury St Edmunds.
This position can be worked from home, however it would be useful for the PA to visit the office maybe once or twice a month to carry out filing and sorting.
The ideal person will be able to work approx 20-35 hours per month covering the following tasks:-
- Dealing with correspondence-emails, calls etc
- Diary Management- booking cars, ferries etc
- Arranging for trades people to deal with any issues within the house
- Coming to the office in Bury St Edmunds occasionally to carry out filing and sorting, things which the homeowner does not have time to do.
The person will be:-
- Reliable, polite with a good command of the English language
- Reasonably close to Bury St Edmunds to visit the office a couple of times a month ( not a dealbreaker )
- Happy liaising with trades people to arrange for repairs in the home
- Experienced with diary management.
A good hourly rate will be paid to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 27, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, experienced Assistant Gardener required for lovely private family near Congham, Kings Lynn.
Hours: 40 per week
Monday-Friday.
This is a full time, permanent position.
We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and well referenced gardener who is happy to work alongside the family’s current Head Gardener all year round.
The person must either have horticultural qualifications or previous private gardening experience to be considered.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 20, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time, experienced Gardener required preferably with horticultural qualifications , however someone unqualified but with a wealth of experience and excellent plant knowledge would be considered.
The gardens surround a private country house and offer a variety of areas including a large established lawn.
The Position will be 2 days a week. Sole gardener for this beautiful garden so someone who takes a pride in their work and loves to make sure everything is looking good at all times.
General gardening experience essential to carry out weeding, cutting back, hedge cutting, planting, strimming and grass cutting.
Also someone who is happy to keep the other areas within the grounds clean and tidy -patios, terraces, leisure areas , trees, log chopping for the house etc
The Person will be:-
- Reliable, punctual and with a genuine love of maintaining a country garden
- Able to operate and maintain large garden machinery-ride on mower, strimmer, hedgecutter etc
- Understand what is required within the garden throughout year, working with the seasons
- Have excellent plant knowledge and preferably hold RHS qualifications but this is not essential
- Be able to restock where necessary and follow instructions
- Polite and a nice person to have around.
- Car driver
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Posted on February 19, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper required to work alongside established Housekeeper maintaining this beautiful private country house located between Hadleigh and Stowmarket.
This is ideally a live in position and lovely accommodation is available on site (no dependents or pets). A live out housekeeper would be considered if commute is within 15 minutes from the property.
This is a 5 day week position and will included every weekend, so 2 days during the week will be normal days off.
The housekeeper will be required to be on call overnight for alarm calls.
Private household experience preferred although previous employment on a luxury yacht or within a first class hotel would be considered.
The successful person will receive a generous salary and a lovely working environment in exchange for being a reliable, enthusiastic member of the small team all providing high standard service at all times.
The position:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and small item ironing ( bedding goes to ironing service)
- Deep cleans when required
- General tidying-emptying bins, dishwasher, washing machine etc –
- Keeping flowers refreshed
- Ordering supplies for the house
- Taking instruction from the Principals
- Working alone to cover holidays and days off
- Working alternate weekends on a rota basis
The Person:-
- Reliable, polite, well presented with a good work ethic and high attention to detail
- Fully referenced for previous similar posts
- Car driver with clean license
- Non smoker
- Experienced in all housework
- Able to cook for the family and freezer on occasion
- Happy to help with parties at times
Excellent salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references from similar employment.
For more information please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 15, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time, experienced Rider/ Groom required, for a lovely, small family yard in a beautiful setting about 15 minutes from Newmarket.
We are looking for someone who can help manage the yard of 6 horses, including 3 hunters and 3 ponies, to a high standard. The successful applicant will be working alongside the family’s long standing groom who has been with them for the last 8 years.
The family hunt and compete in local shows so the groom will be required to help with clipping, plaiting and turn out. The chance to compete is there if the person is keen too.
The yard is beautiful and is kept tidy and clean at all times. All yard duties will be required including mucking out, feeding, tack cleaning, turning out and bringing in from the field, exercising, sweeping the yard and adjoining areas.
Someone who can spot injury or illness essential.
A good, experienced rider essential to hack, school and maintain fitness of all horses. the person must be light enough to ride 13.2 ponies.
The hours will be:
- 2-3 Mornings or Afternoons a week (whichever is preferred) plus 1 weekend a month and 1 Saturday a month if possible to allow current groom to take a weekend off.
Someone with an HGV licence would be a great advantage but is not a deal breaker, however a car driver with own transport is a must.
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
This really is a lovely opportunity for a good, local rider who would enjoy working on a small private yard, with well behaved and smart horses/ponies. If you would like to compete in local shows (show jumping and dressage) then this could be perfect for you.
As part of the application process, please send riding photos along with your CV/covering letter.
For more information please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 15, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced housekeeper required for large, private, country house located approx 5 miles from Burnham Market, Norfolk.
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy person to assist the head housekeeper maintaining this lovely house to a very high standard.
Someone friendly, who works well with one other or alone and who is really nice to have around.
Ideally the successful person will be able to work 10 hours a week over 2 days with the flexibility to increase at times to 15 a week.
The position will focus mainly on the laundry, ironing and bed changing, so it is very important that the incoming housekeeper enjoys this part of the housekeeping role. Someone with a keen eye for detail who notices when tasks need doing-such as refreshing flowers, emptying bins, plumping cushions etc to keep the house immaculate. A careful, meticulous person who takes a pride in their work with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Car driver essential and a non smoker only. The family have 2 dogs so animal friendly person required .
Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Please apply to – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 14, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Customer Service Advisor required for one of the leading insurance companies in the UK. This is a great opportunity to join this growing, successful team based in Lavenham, Suffolk.
The hours will be 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday. The successful person will be offered 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, free on site parking and a wonderful countryside setting to work in. The salary will be dependent on experience.
The Position will include:-
- Handling general enquiries, including new business, policy alterations and renewals
- Establishing customer needs and assisting with solutions from the company product range
- Processing mid-term adjustments and inviting renewals
- Selling insurance policies and proactively looking for ways to upsell where possible
- Introducing the range of Financial Services and Risk Management products to new and existing clients
- Supporting team members in the management of key accounts
The Person:-
- Will demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude and a positive outlook
- Polite, well presented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Will demonstrate the drive and energy required to provide a fantastic customer service experience to existing and prospective clients
- Will be a proficient IT user with good interpersonal skills
- Will be a problem solver who enjoys working in a team
- Organised and able to manage a busy work load and prioritise tasks
- Will hold a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Cert CII qualification or above would be desirable but not essential
- Able and willing to learn new systems, products, processes and skills
In return the successful applicant will receive full training in a friendly and supportive environment.
Please contact Sophie on 07889 849175 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Housekeeper required for large country house located just outside Swaffham, Norfolk.
The new housekeeper will be required to work Monday to Friday – 40 hours a week with the possibility of 1 in 4 weekends being worked.
The house has large rooms, high ceilings, large staircases and some solid floors so the housekeeper needs to be fit and active. There are a team of housekeepers so this is not an isolated position although there will be times when you will be required to work alone.
Ideally this would suit an experienced housekeeper who understands the demands of working within a private household, however for someone looking to start a career in a private household, training could be offered.
The Position will include:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed changing
- General cleaning throughout the house
- Kitchen and bathroom cleans
- Periodic deep cleans
- Brass, silver, glass and china cleaning
The Person will be:
- Reliable, punctual and completely trustworthy
- Enthusiastic with a really good work ethic
- A good team player
- Within half an hour of Swaffham
- A non smoker
- A car driver with own transport
- Understand the need for confidentiality
- Friendly and nice to have around
The successful person will be offered a competitive salary which will be experience related. Fully checkable references will be required.
Please contact Jackie 07979 501997/Rebecca 07771 655879/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 13, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced/traditional housekeeper required for large country house located approx. 5 minutes south of Ipswich-easy access A12 and A14.
We are looking for someone reliable, punctual with a great work ethic and previous private household experience.
The position is ideally 3 full days a week.
The current housekeeper is relocating .
The position:-
- All housework to a very high standard within this lovely country house- to keep immaculate at all times
- Family laundry including some hand washing
- Ironing
- Silver cleaning, brass door furnishing cleaning and antique care
- Mending and small alterations of clothes(if able)
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a bright, enthusiastic personality
- Will have very high standards and a keen eye for detail
- Non smoker
- Car driver
- Will understand what needs doing and when and be happy following instructions
- Happy to work alongside other members of staff
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on February 2, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time experienced Housekeeper/Family Assistant required for busy young family located near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
5 days a week to include every other weekend. Wednesday and Thursday off during the week when weekends worked.
Hours will be 9am to 4/5pm
We are looking for someone reliable, friendly with a good work ethic to carry out the following:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- General tidying
- Emptying and reloading the dishwasher, emptying the bins.
- Keeping kitchen and bathrooms clean
- Deep cleans when necessary
- Helping with 3 little, energetic children on occasions
- Cooking healthy meals and possibly a little baking
The Person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic, punctual and easy to get along with
- Will be very child friendly and fun to have around
- Will have very high standards and a keen eye for details
- Will be a good ironer and be able to deal with specialist fabrics
- Must be happy to change beds and do the family washing
- A good cook
- A car driver with own transport
- A non smoker
A good salary will be offered to the successful person. Accommodation available if required.
Tel Jackie / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 2, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are currently looking to employ an experienced gardener to work as part of a team on a private estate on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border( 5 minutes from Newmarket). The garden is varied, with formal lawns, large herbaceous borders, naturalised bulb planting, Peony and rose gardens, mixed shrub and herbaceous gardens and a vegetable and cutting garden.
The gardens were initially laid out around 20 years ago, but are constantly developing and evolving, its very much a garden that isn’t standing still. The gardens are private, but we do open for charity twice a year.
Duties to include, but not limited to
Using Ride on Mower and compact tractor mounted implements
Pedestrian mower use, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning, mulching and lawn care.
PA1 and PA6 spray certification and chain saw qualifications desired.
The role is varied and you will be working as part of the department, but also with other member of staff on the estate.
Full Time Permanent position
40 Hours Per Week
Good salary offered to successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 31, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for a reliable and loving Nanny / Mothers Help 4 afternoons a week, Monday to Thursday (3pm – 7pm). The family live near Poringland, 5 miles South of Norwich and are in a remote location so a car driver is important.
The family have three gorgeous children aged 6, 4 and 1 years old. They also have two very friendly dogs.
The position will include general help with the children’s supper, tidying up, bath and bedtime. It would be great if the person could speak French to help the eldest child who is finding their French homework challenging.
An enhanced DBS check will be required before the person starts in addition to excellent references.
This is a permanent, self employed role, to include both term time and the school holidays.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 26, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Business Development Manager required for luxury holiday let complex located in the heart of the Cotswolds.
This position can be Hybrid with one day a week in the office. Part Time would be considered for the right person.
This is a relatively new business, so would be most suited to a forward thinking person who would love taking on a project and making it their own. The plans are to increase the capacity with some exciting additions.
The key role will be to identify income streams, increase bookings across the channel partners, organically and via social media, google ads, etc. The ability to identify new business opportunities and create strategies to reach new businesses is essential. Someone who possesses a strong understanding of the company’s products and those of the competition is a must.
The Person will be:-
- Fully referenced with a proven sales history
- IT confident with good social media skills
- Polite, easy to have around with excellent communication skills, written and spoken
- Reliable with a good work ethic
- A car driver to access the rural location
- Understand the routes to increase income
- Able to produce accurate forecasts for the business
- Able to collaborate with design and sales teams
Salary will depend on experience.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 26, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Gardener required for private country house located in village location near Monks Eleigh and approx 4 miles from Lavenham.
We are looking for a reliable person who can work 12 hours a week, preferably over 3 mornings – 9am to 1pm
The garden is approx 2 acres comprising formal lawns and borders. There is also an established rose garden and walled garden, so a really lovely variety of tasks.
The pool and outdoor entertaining space also have beds to be maintained.
Cleaning patios, garden furniture and moving garden items will be required.
Someone fit and active is essential, as some of the tasks will involve heavy lifting.
A very good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 25, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Gardener required for private country house located in the village of Hasketon, approx 2 miles from Woodbridge.
We are looking for someone to work 6/8 hours during the Autumn/Winter winter months and 10/12 hours during the Spring and Summer months. The days can be flexible to fit around the right person.
The garden is 3 acres and comprises -lawns, formal borders, hedges, leisure areas, flower beds and patios.
The successful person must have good horticultural knowledge to maintain the garden to a high standard and also have the ability to restock when necessary.
Use of large garden machinery, including ride on mower, hedge cutter and strimmer is essential.
Someone fit and active as some of the tasks can be quite physical.
Excellent hourly rate will be offered.
Fully checkable references will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 24, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for a wonderful and experienced, full time Family Assistant who can take care of weekly gardening, housekeeping and basic daily horse care.
This is a lovely varied role on a beautiful, private, 25 acre mini estate near Oundle.
Hours: Approximately 35-40 hours per week
- 9am -4pm, Monday – Friday and every Saturday morning (between 1.5-3 hours)
Gardening (main element of the role):
- Maintaining 3 acres of gardens/orchard, 5 acres of woodland and 20 acres of paddocks which are beautifully laid out and structured
- Weeding, pruning and cutting back
- Looking after the green house
- Digging, planting
- Use of chainsaw (employer happy to put the successful person through the course)
- Keeping flower beds, pots and patio clean, tidy and weed free
- Assisting the part time gardener who cuts the lawn and acts as the estate’s handy person
- Muck in were needed
Housekeeping (approximately 10 hours a week):
- General cleaning of the families 4 bedroom house
- All laundry
- Making beds
- Dusting/polishing, hoovering, mopping
- Deep cleans as and when necessary
- Thorough, high standard of cleaning / housekeeping
Groom (mornings and afternoons, approximately 1-1.5 hours each day total)
- Care of 2 horses
- Turning horses in and out of the field
- Mucking out
- Poo picking (daily)
- Dealing with basic lameness and illness
- Grooming and washing
- Maintaining yard, which is immaculate and well laid out
- Cleaning tack
- Keeping yard tidy and clean all year round
- Harrowing the arena weekly or fortnightly as and when necessary
- This is a non-riding position
- The person MUST be experienced with horses
This position would suit a very organised and flexible person that enjoys doing a variety of tasks each day mucking in where needed.
The person must be an animal lover as the estate have dogs, horses , ducks etc. They must also have a clean driving licence and be a non-smoker.
Gardening experience is crucial along with firm housekeeping and basic equine knowledge. The role can be split if two local people hold the right skillsets.
This is a full time, permanent position.
The person would Ideally be self employed although there is a possibility of employment.
This is a live out position and would therefore suit someone local to the area.
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Occasional house and pet sitting to be agreed well in advance.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 23, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Groundsperson required for Polo Club located between Newmarket and Cambridge with approx 220 acres of grassland.
The Groundsperson will be responsible for maintaining the polo fields to competition standard and keeping them in great order throughout the year.
The position will involve tractor and implement use, so this experience is essential. Someone familiar and confident with the use of a variety of lawn care machinery, rollers, weed control etc.
The ideal person will be a genuine, country loving person with a really good work ethic. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, hard working, but fun loving team in a fabulous area on the Fens of East Anglia.
This position offers a variety of tasks which will include:-
- General maintenance of the polo club
- Grassland and hedge maintenance
- Some gardening and housesitting for the owner
- Pet care – 3 small terriers
- Occasional driving for the owners
A couple will also be considered where the partner can help in the house, driving and pet care on a part time basis.
Accommodation available for the right person. No pets preferred.
Car driver essential
Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 19, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time mothers help wanted for a lovely family based in Little Massingham, Norfolk.
Our client is looking for someone fun and energetic to help them with the children’s tea, bath and bed time, Monday – Friday 4pm – 6pm/ 7pm.
The position will entail helping the mother look after two adorable children aged 2 and 1 years. The ideal candidate will have a kind and caring nature and must be great with children with previous experience in either babysitting or as a nanny. Some light cooking will be required.
Additional hours on an ad-hoc basis at the weekends could be offered to the successful applicant if required.
Fully checkable references essential as well as an up to date DBS before starting the role.
For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655 879 or Sophie on 07889 849 175 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, qualified gardener required for beautiful formal gardens within a private country estate located approx 3 miles South of Woodbridge and 6 miles East of Ipswich. Easy access from the A12.
Hours will be 3/4 days a week with 5 days during the summer months.
The ideal person will have excellent horticultural knowledge and be able to provide fully checkable references from previous, similar gardening positions. The ability to maintain the high standards is a must and also to understand what needs doing in the garden throughout the year. This is a very hands on position and would therefore only suit someone who wants to do the work themselves and not manage others! An enthusiastic, passionate gardener would be the ideal candidate.
The gardens were designed by Suffolk based Swedish, designer Mia Witham Niklasson and comprise, formal borders, shrubs, trees, rose garden, a cutting garden, vegetable garden, topiary, water feature and formal lawns. There is a groundsperson employed who carries out most of the grass cutting and hedge cutting. The gardens provide a wonderful working environment.
The family also have a variety of pets on the property so they would prefer an animal lover who is comfortable around dogs, cats and chickens.
Someone who would like to keep bees on the estate would be very welcome as this is something the family used to do.
There could be the opportunity on occasions to drive for the family for the right person, so a clean driving licence essential. A good, confident, safe driver who is happy driving large luxury cars would be an advantage.
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Lavender Hall Kindergarten
‘for little minds to flourish’
Lavender Hall Kindergarten is looking to expand their team of nursery practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to join their amazing team known for it’s fun and caring culture.
You must have a warm, caring and sensitive nature. It is essential that the nursery nurses are committed to sharing their skills, training and abilities to ensure that each child is cared for and benefits from all Lavender Hall’s planned activities and facilities.
Their purpose-built nursery is situated within the beautiful village of East Bergholt Suffolk, with easy access to the A12 and sufficient parking. The nursery is bright and inviting and there are two garden spaces, one of these being a Woodland Garden.
Qualifications:
They are looking for practitioners that hold a level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years and Childcare and who have a strong drive and passion for creating an exceptional learning environment for children.
Job type / Hours:
They would like staff to be available to work 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, full time staff would be allocated a day off in the week. For part time position this would be three days a week.
These are permanent positions.
A competitive, above minimum wage salary will be offered and will be dependant on qualifications and experience.
Lavender Hall Rewards and Benefits:
• A flexible working pattern providing you with an optimal work/life balance.
• Birthday off with pay and gift voucher.
• Staff recognition incentives, for example employee of the month.
• A pension scheme.
• Generous childcare fee discount for staff.
• Well-being support.
• Committed to ongoing training and career progression.
For further information please contact us at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or telephone Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849 175
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time, experienced Farm Foreman required for mixed farm located near Burnham Market, Norfolk. This is a mainly arable farm growing, wheat, barley, sugar beet and onions.
There is also a herd of Aberdeen Angus cross beef cattle.
We are looking for a very hands on person who can turn their hands to a variety of tasks which will include:-
- Tractor driving with implements
- Sprayer operating, so PA1 and PA2 essential
- Assisting with harvest – corn carting and grain store work
- Working with cattle – including calving
- Overseeing the irrigation system
- Coordinating the days work as instructed by the Farm Owner
The person:-
- Reliable, hard working and a good team player
- Experienced with cattle
- An experienced tractor driver
- An experienced sprayer operator
- Happy to accurately follow instructions
- Will have good IT skills (Gatekeeper would be a bonus)
- Experienced with irrigation systems
- Happy to work outside normal hours and share the weekend rota
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references for similar roles. There is a 2 bedroom house available if required.
A truck and phone will also be included.
Tel Rebecca 07771 655879 or Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on January 11, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time experienced Housekeeper required for a lovely family home in Aldeburgh, Suffolk
The ideal person will be required to work 5 or 6 hours per week, either all in one day or split over two days.
This busy family have 3 children and both parents are working so they are looking for someone who is reliable and hard working to manage all housekeeping duties including;
- Tidying of bedrooms and living areas – tidying away toys and making beds
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Bed changing
- Light cleaning of the kitchen and bathrooms
If the successful applicant would like to, some light cooking could also be required/ included in the position. Evening babysitting or cat sitting when the family are away would also be an added bonus.
We are looking for someone warm and engaging, who is great with children and can muck in with all housekeeping duties that are required in a busy family home. There is the possibility for the role to expand to include some nannying for the family, particularly after school care and during the school holidays.
Excellent references will be required along with an up to date DBS check.
Clean driving license and own car would also be needed.
For more information about this position, please contact Sophie on info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07889 849175.
Posted on January 2, 2024 by Rebecca Rivett -
Wonderful after school Nanny / Mothers Help required to help with two lovely children from 3pm-6pm, 4 or 5 days a week. Hours are negotiable.
We are looking for a reliable, warm-hearted individual to help with school pick-ups and assorted childcare support at home. We would love to find somebody who is available to help collect, look after and organise the children’s activities between 3 and 6 pm, Monday- Friday or could be Monday-Thursday if preferred. Someone who is able to help tidy up and generally muck-in to what is a busy working household would be great. Driving is a must, as is non-smoking.
Start time asap.
This is a self-employed, permanent, part time position.
£12-14ph depending on experience.
Clean driving licence paramount and someone who is happy to use their own car is essential. Fuel costs will be covered.
Up to date DBS check required prior to starting in additional to excellent working references.
For more information about this lovely part time position, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on December 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
A rare opportunity for an Office Junior to join this small established team within an amazing luxury dog hotel/spa business located near Thetford, Norfolk. The will be a newly refurbished office for the staff to move in to in the New Year, so a lovely time to join them.
There is scope for progression after a year. This role may also suit a Business Administrative Apprentice.
The office Junior role will be:
- Monday to Friday 30-35 hours per week
- General office duties including filing, data recording etc
- Assisting the Office Manager
- Arranging taxi routes around London for pick ups
- Liaising with/booking taxi drivers
- Using IT with confidence – word, spreadsheets, excel and diary management
- Liaising with vets, suppliers, groomers
- Assisting with marketing and social media marketing
- Arranging grooming schedules and booking the groomer
- Ordering dog food, supplies and office stationary
- Some basic book-keeping
The person:
- Reliable, punctual and organised
- Polite, friendly with good communication skills
- Able to use a variety of computer programmes including word and excel.
- Having IT skills for photo montages and basic social media marketing
- Will be comfortable around and will enjoy dogs as they are around the office, and the subject of most client interactions!
- Ambitious to learn and progress in an office career
- Car driver
- Non smoker
A good salary will be offered according to experience.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on December 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Estate Worker required for beautiful 1000 acre Estate located between Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds.
The Estate is managed in a very environmentally friendly way with established rewilding areas throughout.
There are rare breed cattle, sheep and pigs on site too, so animal husbandry experience would be an advantage.
The Position:-
- Tractor and implement use to maintain fields
- General grass cutting using large ride on mower
- Strimming, hedge cutting, ditch clearing etc
- Working in the vineyard and winery
- Animal care-Pigs, Cattle and sheep
- Maintenance of parkland and woodland areas
- Assisting with fencing
- Assisting the Garden team when required
- Monday to Friday with weekends on a rota basis-the team all pull together at busy times.
The Person:-
- Reliable, friendly with an excellent work ethic
- A team player who is happy to follow instructions
- Polite and easy to get along with
- Knowledgeable with rewilding and environmentally farming practice
- A tractor driver with field maintenance experience
- Able to care for rare breed cattle, sheep, pigs etc
- Will have ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutter, chain saw experience and certificates would be preferred.
- A car driver with own transport
- Happy to work weekends as and when required.
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references. The salary will be based on experience.
Accommodation on site could be available.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on December 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full or Part Time experienced Office/ Accounts Manager required for family farm/equestrian business located approx. 5 miles south of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
An excellent above market salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references from similar positions they have held.
We are looking for someone who can work either part time for 3/4 days a week or full time 5 days per week Monday – Friday. This is a varied position requiring someone to help manage the farm office as well as running the Accounts for the family’s businesses.
The Position:-
- Being the first point of contact for visitors to the farm
- All Bookkeeping-VAT return, Payroll, Invoicing, Bank reconciliation , end of year preparation for accountants.
- Accurate record keeping using Sage or a similar system
- Dealing with emails, calls etc and directing to the correct person
- Organising and prioritising workload
- Liaising with other staff members, suppliers, tradesmen and the Management
The Person :-
- At least 5 years plus experience working as an Office/ Accounts Manager
- Reliable, punctual, organised with an excellent work ethic
- A good team player with an easy to get along with personality
- Will have excellent communication skills – written, by phone and face to face
- Able to deal with emails, phone calls and visitors
- Polite, well presented with a good command of the English language
- Will have excellent IT skills, including SAGE or an equivalent system
- Able to carry out bookkeeping duties-invoicing, bank reconciliation ,preparing books for end of year, VAT return and Payroll
Please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or call Sophie 07889 849175 or Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on December 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Shepherd/General Farm Worker required for private, country estate located approx. 5 miles south of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
The ideal person will be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months and be able to manage a 300 strong flock of sheep, which will include all the associated duties. Someone with a working sheepdog would be an advantage but not a dealbreaker.
Other duties around the farm and equestrian facility will be required and these will include:-
- Tree work
- Fencing
- General field work
There is a 3 bedroom house available to the successful person, so a partner / family would be welcome.
A couple would be considered where the partner can work as either a stud groom (on a small, private, thoroughbred stud), or as a gardener or to run the farm office/bookkeeping.
Start date will be January/February 2024.
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person(people) who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / Sophie 07889 849175 – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on December 1, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
We are looking for an experienced Rider / Groom to help a lovely family with their children’s ponies/horses. Their current groom is leaving after 4 fantastic years. The family are hoping someone can help them 12-15 hours a week over 3 days, doing roughly 3-4 hours each day.
Times and days can be flexible. More hours available if the person requires – working for friends / neighbours of the family.
Accommodation available if needed.
The successful person must be light enough to ride a 14 hand pony. The family have 4 horses in total that all do Pony Club/Eventing/Hunting/Show Jumping and Dressage.
The position will include:
- Grooming
- Mucking out
- Turning horses out and bringing in
- Rugging up
- Keeping the yard looking tidy
- Hacking and general fitness work
- Canter work
- Flatwork
- Ride and lead
- Preparing horses for shows
- Clipping, plaiting, pulling manes (this is not essential but would be a real advantage)
For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on November 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Groom required every other Sunday for small private yard located near Needham Market.
We are looking for someone to carry out all yard duties to a high standard for 2 hours in the morning and 1-2 hours in the afternoon, so local person preferred.
The family have 4 horses with the possibility of an addition in the near future.
The Position:-
- Turning horses out and bringing in from the field
- Rug changing
- Washing off and picking out feet
- Checking for injuries
- Muck out stables
- Fill Haynets and fill water buckets
- Clean tack on occasions
- Sweep yard
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and able to commit to every other Sunday.
- Enthusiastic and hard working
- Will have a genuine love of working with horses
- Confident and happy handling large horses up to 18.2
- Must have previous groom experience and be able to provide contacts for references
- Car driver or very local with transport arranged
- Must be able to work unsupervised
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Posted on November 27, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groundsperson/Handyperson required for private showjumping yard located close to Brentwood, Essex-easy access from the A12.
We are looking for a reliable, hard working person to join this established team to keep the yard and grounds in good, tidy condition throughout the year.
The hours will be 8am to 4pm – Monday to Friday.
Car driver essential.
The Position:-
- All grass cutting- gardens, yard and paddocks
- Hedge cutting
- Gutter clearing and repairing
- Painting of outbuildings and fencing
- General tidying
- Keeping large garden machinery in good, safe working order
- Tractor and implement use-harrowing and rolling arenas
- Weeding and cutting back
- Replanting where needed.
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and hard working
- Tractor driver
- Experienced with the use of large garden machinery, ride on mowers, strimmers etc
- Experienced with using hedge cutters, leaf blowers and other equipment
- Happy to work in all weathers
- Will be organised and be able to keep areas clear and tidy
- Will be able to spot areas needing attention and deal with as necessary and report to owner
- Experienced with horses would be an advantage
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
There is no accommodation available
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on November 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Head Gardener required for private country estate located between Marlow and Henley on Thames , Buckinghamshire. The property and gardens overlook the stunning Chiltern Hills, so this is a fabulous location to live and work.
We are looking for a skilled gardener with RHS qualifications to manage this beautiful, established 8 acre ornamental garden designed by Jinny Blom.
The garden comprises several areas, all of which require high standard maintenance to keep them looking exceptional at all times. This is a full time position and accommodation is available on site (3 bedroom cottage).
This would suit someone with passion and a genuine love of using their horticultural skills. The owner adores their garden and is looking for a gardener who takes pride in their work with an enthusiastic approach.
As much as possible the garden is managed organically, so a gardener with an environmentally friendly approach would be preferred.
The Position:
- Formal lawn care, using large garden machinery including ride on mower, strimmer etc
- Formal border care- weeding, pruning, cutting back, spraying, restocking etc
- Cutting garden- ensuring flowers available for the house
- Greenhouse management
- Vegetable growing- providing produce for the house
- General tidying around the property – terraces, pathways and leisure areas
- Topiary
- Spraying – mostly organically but some areas still chemically treated
The person:
- Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
- Friendly and good to have around
- Happy to follow instructions but also able to work using their own initiative
- RHS qualified, with excellent horticultural skills
- Will be able to manage a small team but be very much hands on
- Experienced with using garden machinery.
- Experienced with topiary.
- Will have a keen eye for detail and have the ability to keep the garden in immaculate order
- Will understand the seasons and know what and when things need doing
- Will have spray certificates PA1 and PA6
- Car driver
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
A partner employed elsewhere would be welcome.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on November 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Building Manager required for large private Estate located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
The Estate has just over 8500 acres and the successful person will be responsible for managing the building and maintenance team, who maintain over 130 residential properties, 51 commercial units and 52 miscellaneous lets.
This is a full time role and the hours will be 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday with an earlier finish Friday at 16.00. The role will require some flexibility around working commitments during out of hours or weekend on call working to support tenants.
The Position:-
- To manage the building and maintenance team, ensuring all properties are maintained to a high standard.
- To motivate the team, creating equitable working environments and diverse teams.
- To carry out duties to meet Health and Safety regulations and Employment practices.
- To maintain a critical but constructive relationship with the Farms Manager and Property Manager.
- To work with external consultants being confident around discussions around future plans.
- To prepare the Annual Property Maintenance Budget and assist with the preparation of the farming budget.
- To check invoices/expenses against schedules under direction of the Property Manager.
- To be confident dealing with crisis situations relating to properties and dealing with.
- To coach and mentor team members. To supervise to check standard of work.
- To be hands on with all trades required-plumbing and heating.
- To have other trade skills – general building works etc
The person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic and a good team leader with at 5 years of people management experience.
- Polite with excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Able to use technology confidently and understand project management.
- Will have excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Will be self motivated and able to adapt quickly to a highly pressurised environment.
- A car driver with full UK licence
- Will have a good knowledge of trades.
- Will offer integrity, honesty and value driven.
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175
Posted on November 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Personal Assistant required for private family office located in West London. This is a temporary contract to cover the current PA’s maternity leave. The position is planned to commence towards the end of January 2024 and will be for a period of one year.
Monday to Friday – 9am to 5.30pm. Flexibility to work extra hours if required.
The Personal Assistant will be responsible for providing comprehensive, administrative, and secretarial support to the team making sure that all aspects of the principals’ arrangements are efficiently handled.
The Personal Assistant will be part of a team of 3 PA’s, all who report to the Team Manager.
The Position will involve:-
- Making sure meetings are arranged and the necessary paperwork is carried out.
- Welcoming visitors and escorting them as appropriate.
- Assisting with internal and external enquiries and drafting the appropriate correspondence in response.
- Arranging private events such as parties and other celebrations.
- Arranging Christmas and Easter projects as instructed by the principals.
- Arranging the Principals’ family travel.
- Sourcing gifts, collecting and running errands and gift wrapping.
The Person:-
- Will have previously worked within a private household as a PA or Private Secretary to UHNW individual(s).
- Will be able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Will have a professional verbal and written communication style, with the ability to liaise easily with a wide range of individuals including very senior.
- Must be happy to follow instructions and work within set perimeters.
- Reliable, punctual with a great work ethic and completely trustworthy.
- A good team player and easy to get along with.
- Will be polite, well presented with a good command of the English language.
- Will have excellent IT skills, and the ability to take dictation on to screen and have accurate typing.
- Able to remain calm, work under pressure and display a flexible proactive approach to last minute change.
- Will be able to always maintain confidentiality and work with utmost tact and discretion.
- Must be happy to travel to other locations within the UK on average 1-2 times a month.
An attractive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Rebecca 07771 655879
Posted on November 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large, private, country house located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
The successful person will be required to work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings with the possibility of a couple of hours Wednesday afternoon. Total hours a week will be 22.
We are looking for someone who can manage the housework of this family home to a high standard, carrying out all cleaning, laundry and ironing.
Someone with a keen eye for detail essential, who notices when things need doing and gets them done-emptying bins, loading and unloading the dishwasher, keeping bathrooms clean etc. General tidying throughout the house.
The family have dogs, so please only apply if you are happy around them.
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on November 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time House Sitter / Dog Walker / Horse Care Provider required by three branches of the same family to cover holidays, weekends away, days out etc.
The family have homes in the following areas – Laxfield, Monks Eleigh and Braintree, therefore we are looking for someone who is located in the Bildeston, Hadleigh or nearby area.
A car driver with own transport is a must as the house sitter will be required to visit and stay in the houses on occasions throughout the year. Travel expenses will be paid.
This is an employed position and will include 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Although this is a paid position there will be periods of house sitting or other work interspersed with days where no work is required.
House sitting will entail, amongst the usual things, care and occasional mucking out of 2 ponies, care of cats and chickens as well as dogs. Animal lover essential!
All the houses have cleaners so no housework is required during the stays other than keeping the house tidy.
The role will include weekend house sitting on occasions, but plenty of notice will be given.
For further information please call Jackie 07979 501997 or Sophie 07889 849175/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on November 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Nanny/Housekeeper required for busy young family located approx 8 miles South East of Bury St Edmunds.
We are looking for someone who can care for one little boy age 2 who attends nursery 20 minutes drive from the family home.
The days required are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and the hours ideally will be 7am to 5.30pm.
The Position involves:-
- Getting the little boy ready for nursery and assisting him with breakfast
- Driving him to nursery
- Carrying out housework, laundry and ironing
- Preparing family meals
- Walking the dog
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual, trustworthy and most importantly kind and caring
- Will have a genuine love of working with children
- Creative and fun
- A safe driver with a clean licence
- Experienced with housework, laundry and ironing
- A good cook
- A non smoker
- Will have a DBS or be happy to apply for one.
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
