Job Type: Live out

House Manager, North Norfolk- Ref RR1513

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, experienced House Manager required for private household located in the beautiful North Norfolk countryside.

The successful person will be responsible for overseeing the general operations and smooth running of the home.

Excellent communication skills essential and the ability to read the family’s requirements in advance. There is an established housekeeping team with whom the House Manager will share the duties in the house.

Regular liaising with the Principal’s PA will be required.

Responsibilities include:

Ensure that the household is always represented to the highest standard, providing a warm welcome for the family and all other visitors.
Working as the right hand to the Principals.
Managing household calendars.
Handling household bills and general admin duties.
Arranging parcel collection and couriers.
Overseeing a general household budget.
Recruitment and supervision of other household staff (such as cleaners, household assistants, external contractors etc).
Occasional child and pet sitting, walking dogs etc.

Hospitality:

Liaising with other staff members (Events Manager, Business PA) on private (and occasional public) event planning.
Provision of visitor refreshments, returning house to order after visits.
Occasional cooking of simple meals for the family.
Ensuring the tables are properly protected, along with the glass, silver, candlesticks and linen.
Arranging the necessary help to move furniture safely when required for events, redecoration, or repair.

Maintenance:

Inspecting the house regularly for leaks, pests, faulty light bulbs, taps etc.
Minor maintenance jobs such as watering the tubs and pots around the house and grounds
At the Principals, request overseeing the visits of some contractors, trades people etc keeping a list of visits and timings.

Security, Health and Safety:

Overseeing day to day security and presentation of the house including opening and closing for the day.
Liaising with Office Manager to make sure that compliance matters are adhered to, including health and safety checks, fire extinguisher servicing etc
Scheduling routine maintenance and repair work with property maintenance manager.
Maintain security when Principals are away by staying overnight in the house when possible.

A driver with a clean licence is essential and the ability to drive both manual and automatic cars as school runs will be required on a rota basis.

The successful person must like children and dogs and be friendly, with a good work ethic. An understanding of the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality is a great importance.

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

Please contact Rebecca for further information on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper/PA/Handy Person – Hadleigh, Suffolk – Ref JF1512 UNDER OFFER

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Housekeeper/PA/Handyperson required for large country house approx 2 miles from the market town of Hadleigh, Suffolk.

We are looking for someone trustworthy, reliable, local and discreet to carry out a variety of tasks as the owners are in London some of the time.

The ideal person will be able to carry out all housework to a high standard, including laundry and ironing, bed making and generally keeping the house tidy and clean. Fridge filling and shopping on occasions. Cleaning inside windows within reason

Someone with PA/Admin experience who can assist with household paperwork, filing, bill paying occasionally. This may involve booking travel for the family.

The position will also require the person to liaise with trades people ensuring the house is always ready for the family. Light bulb changing, fire laying, bringing logs into the house and on occasions opening the sluice gates in times of high water. Keeping track of household appliances-water softener, age etc and checking heating oil levels.

The family have a little dog so someone who would be happy with pet care at times.

Car driver as there could be occasional London runs, airport runs or train station runs. Non smoker essential.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper / Dog Walker-, Near Mundford, Norfolk- REF RR1511

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

We are looking for a lovely part time Housekeeper / Dog Walker to help Monday-Friday for a few hours each day, ideally around lunchtime. Our client works full time and usually leaves the house very early and often gets back late.

In an ideal world the person will be happy taking the dogs for a walk then having a general tidy up of the house (polishing, hoovering, mopping, loading or unloading dishwasher, putting a wash on, ironing and changing bed sheets once a week etc).

If you can help with this lovely little position then it would be great to hear from you.

Please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Housekeeper – Bury St Edmunds – REF JF1507

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper to assist current Housekeeper maintaining this large country property to a high standard. The position will include all housework, laundry and general tidying.

We are looking for someone to work between 12 and 20 hours a week. – Weekdays only.

The position will include:-

All housework to a high standard
Laundry-bed changing etc
Kitchen and bathroom cleans
Pet care – dogs and cats plus ducks, swans and geese who will require feeding at times.
Holiday cottage clean at times

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy with excellent references from a similar position.
Hard working with the ability to keep on top of the cleaning of a large period property
Must love animals
Car driver essential
Non smoker

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Handyperson/Maintenance – Hadleigh, Suffolk Ref JF1506

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Handyperson required for 2 locations – Hadleigh, Suffolk and Stratford St Mary

We are looking for someone to work approx 10-16 hours a week and carry out the following:-

Clearing and cleaning gutters
Outside window cleaning
Clearing up after the gardener
Washing painted surfaces around the property
Generally keeping the grounds clean and tidy
Basic DIY tasks

The Person:-

Reliable, hard working with a good work ethic
Punctual and organised
Will work well alone and assist others when needed
Happy to follow instructions
Physically fit

A good hourly rate will be offered as well as mileage(work time) to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Home Groom, Brentwood, Essex Ref JF1505

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Home Groom required for international show jumping yard located close to Brentwood, Essex. There is accommodation available if required.

We are looking for someone to join this established team who provide first class care for the lovely competition horses. The successful person must be an excellent team player and be friendly and easy to get along with. Someone reliable, hard working and organised is a must.

The ideal person will have previously worked on a competition yard and be happy and competent handling fit horses on the ground, leading, lunging, grooming, clipping, trimming, bandaging etc.

A lorry driver would be great but not a dealbreaker.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Travelling Groom, Brentwood, Essex REF JF1504

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Groom required to travel with show jumpers nationally and internationally.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who has the required experience with competition horses and can provide first class care at home and abroad. The rider and horses compete at a high level and require the travelling groom to understand the demands of working away from home.

Must be able to turn horses out to the highest standard-clipping, trimming etc and be able to groom at events sometimes at a fast pace. The ideal person will be reliable, organised, committed and an excellent team player. Someone who is friendly and easy to get along with essential. Must be confident and competent handling fit horses on the ground- lunging, tacking up, studding up etc. The ability to prepare the horses for travel essential (bandaging etc) and to assist with loading the lorry.

There is accommodation available in Brentwood when based on the yard at home. Other grooms employed so this is not an isolated position.

A good salary will be offered for the right person.

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Part Time experienced Housekeeper, Suffolk – Ref JF1502

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large family home located approx. 3.5 miles South of Bury St Edmunds.

The ideal person will be able to work 6/8 hours per week either 1 day or split over 2 days.

A good hourly rate will be offered.

The Position:-
• All housework within this lovely 7 bedroom house
• Bed changing
• Laundry and ironing
• Kitchen and bathroom cleans
• Cleaning the gym and pool area
• Generally keeping the house clean and tidy

The Person:-
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Friendly and a nice person to have around
• A good ironer
• Will have a good eye for the finer detail.
• Car driver
• Non smoker

For more information, please call Jackie 07979 501997

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

Housekeeper/Cook, Bury St Edmunds Ref JF 1501

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Housekeeper/Cook required for family located in Bradfield St George approx 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

We are looking for someone reliable and local to the village to work 12 hours a week -Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings.

Car driver and non smoker essential.

The Position:-

To carry out all housework in this family farmhouse
Laundry and ironing
Bed changing
Preparing lunch and dinner ( cooking from scratch)
Cooking for the freezer – baking the occasional cake would be great
Picking up prescriptions and shopping

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
Kind, polite and nice to have around
A good cook
An experienced housekeeper/cleaner
Happy to iron
Car driver
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

Director’s Assistant, Essex/Suffolk Ref JF 1499

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Temporary Position

Assistant required for award winning Landscape Company Director, located close to Bures on the Essex/Suffolk border – easy access from the A12.

This position will run from November 2023 to May/June 2024 to assist with the organisation of the building of 4 gardens for The Chelsea Flower Show 2024.

The hours will be 8.30am to 4.30pm, 2 days a week, however someone with flexibility would be preferred.

We are looking for someone to assist the Director with the following tasks:

Pulling together the material schedules for the gardens
Researching materials for the gardens ( Reclamation and Eco )
Managing time frames for resourcing all elements of the 4 garden builds
Pulling together budgets for each garden
Managing the RHS portal
Finding accommodation in London for the teams.

The Person:-

Reliable, really organised with the ability to work to deadlines in a calm manner
Understand costings and budgets
Keep accurate records, enabling easy access to all detail.
Will have excellent communication skills both written and face to face.
Will have excellent IT skills
Ideally will have an understanding of Landscaping, basic building materials and plants.
Enthusiastic and easy to get along with.
Car driver with own transport

Salary to be agreed depending on experience .

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Nanny- Hempstead, Norfolk- REF RR1498

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Lovely, experienced Nanny required for a wonderful family of 4 in Hempstead who have two little children aged 2 and 10 months.

Hours:

35-38 hours a week (approximately 8.5-9.5 hours a day) Monday- Thursday. The family have a guest en-suite bedroom in the main house which the Nanny could stay in from Monday-Thursday if accommodation is required. Occasional babysitting included in hours.

Both parents work although Mum works part time and likes to help with the children where she can. This would therefore suit someone who enjoys this set up as they will not always have sole charge.

The role will include:

Organising activities such as visiting the Zoo, attending weekly swimming classes, playdates, creating outdoor and indoor fun/games.
Sole charge of the children a lot of the time
Naps
Preparing children’s food, batch cooking and baking
Bottle feeding
Changing nappies
Helping with potty training
Tidying up after the children
Light housekeeping, laundry
Potentially going on holiday with the family

The family are looking for a kind, caring, positive and fun Nanny to slot in and become a member of their team. This would suit someone who has a genuine love for children and is looking for a long term, permanent role.

Car driver essential and clean driving licence. Use of the family car for outings and nursery run.

DBS check and excellent working references essential.

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Gardener/Groundsperson, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire REF JF 1497

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Gardener/Groundsperson required for large private Estate located approx 4 miles North of Huntingdon.

We are looking for an experienced person who can work Monday to Friday – 07.30 am to 16.30 pm with an earlier finish on Friday.

This position requires the Gardener/Groundsperson to travel to various sites owned by the Estate rather than being based in one location. Tending several gardens rather than just the main Estate gardens.

The Position:-

To take full responsibility for all the trees, and hedges, grass and weeding maintenance on sites owned by the Estate. Including flower bed maintenance with an interest in plant varieties.
To ensure all gates, fencing and signage are well maintained and clean around the site.
To be responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and maintenance of all external areas.
To report any issues to the line manager, or subsequent departments for any repairs or maintenance.
To take the lawn mower to the various sites by trailer/truck.
To assist when required with setting up and management of Estate run events.
To ensure you are fully trained and can operate within all Health and Safety guidelines.

The Person:-

A good team player who can also work using their own initiative
Someone with previous experience in a similar role
Able to maintain each of the sites owned by the Estate-formal garden areas, including walk tracks, hedge trimming, and general garden duties
Happy to carry out a variety of tasks, with no 2 days being the same, so plenty of variety.
Able to manage the high standards required by the Estate
Confident and competent with all large machinery use
Will have a good knowledge of plants and their care
Will be a car driver with a clean licence
The position can involve heavy work at times, so the successful person must be physically fit.

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

23 days paid holiday , a stakeholder pension scheme and training when required will be included.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Groundsperson /Maintenance , West Norfolk – Ref JF 1498

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Grounds Person/Assistant

Experienced person required for private house set in 5 acres of grounds in West Norfolk.

We are looking for a well presented, polite, and conscientious person with good knowledge of garden machinery and basic house maintenance skills, who can assist with the running of the property.

This person will be a non-smoker, in good health, able to communicate effectively and work on their own initiative.

Duties will include.

General grounds maintenance such as grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting. Use of a garden tractor with attachments.

(All equipment provided, and training given where necessary).

All aspects of plant care and tidiness of planted areas.

Cleaning and basic maintenance of vehicles along with driving duties.

Handling post and deliveries.

Security of premises.

Liaising with visiting trades people.

Household duties include fire cleaning, window cleaning, replacing lightbulbs, minor plumbing and electrical issues.

Assisting other household staff where necessary.

The ideal applicant

Full Driving Licence – essential

Non-Smoker – essential

Knowledge of plants and Shrubs – important

Chain Saw training – an advantage.

Strimmer training – an advantage

Ladder training – an advantage

First Aid Certificate – an advantage

Hours

Basic Hours 8.30-5.00 Mon – Fri

Occasional weekend work and additional hours may be required.

Keyholder responsibilities

Good salary offered as well as Nest Pension and 28 days holiday ( inc Bank Holidays)

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Office Manager & Client Liaison Ref JF 1496

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Office Manager required to help run the central office of this exclusive hotel chain, offering fabulous holidays for dogs. This would also involve liaising with clients and helping to expand the business.

We are looking for a new person to join the small established team increasing the number of full time employees to 3 with the help of a part time employee too. This is a really friendly office and would suit someone like minded, who does not mind a dog resting on their feet on occasions.

The Position:-

Monday to Friday 30-35 hours per week
Liaising with clients, vets and suppliers
General office duties which will include filing, data recording etc
Booking dogs into the hotel
Arranging taxi routes around London for pick ups
Liaising with/booking taxi drivers
Using IT with confidence-word, spreadsheets, excel and diary management
Basic bookkeeping
Assisting with marketing and social media marketing
Arranging grooming schedules and booking the groomer
Ordering dog food, supplies and stationary

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and very organised
Polite, friendly with excellent communication skills both face to face and over the phone
Able to use a variety of computer programmes including word and excel. The office uses Asana, so familiarisation with that, or an interest in learning it, would be appreciated.
Having IT skills for photo montages and basic social media marketing
Experienced with basic bookkeeping, preferably Quickbooks
Will be genuinely comfortable around and enjoy dogs as they are in and around the office, and the subject of most client interactions!
Within half and hour of the office
Car driver and non smoker

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Gardener- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Ref JF1495

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Gardener required for private country house located near Bury St Edmunds, to join small team. This would suit an experienced gardener with excellent horticultural skills.

The hours will be Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

The gardens and grounds total 8 acres with a variety of areas.

The Position will include:-

Maintaining formal borders
Formal lawn care
Weeding
Pruning
Cutting back
Restocking
General tidying of the garden

The person:-

Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic
Able to work alone and as part of a small team
Preferably horticulturally qualified, however someone with extensive plant knowledge would be considered
Will love working outside and be physically fit and healthy
Will be a car driver with own transport
Experienced with large garden machinery use.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person.

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

General Farm Worker (Potatoes)- Wymondham, Norfolk- REF RR1494

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time, experienced potato operator required for family run farm near Wymondham, Norfolk.

The person must be an experienced farm worker who is familiar with irrigation and de-stoning in particular.

This is a full time, permanent position.

Accommodation available on site if required.

Excellent working references essential.

For more information about this role, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Full Time, Assistant Housekeeper, Harpley, Norfolk – Ref JF 1491

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, Assistant Housekeeper required for large, private, country house located in a very rural location North of Kings Lynn.

The successful person will support the Housekeeper to deliver all housekeeping duties in this lovely property to a very high standard.

The ideal person will have previously worked within a private household and understand the demands of working around a busy family. A polite, well presented, integral person who works well within a small team is essential.

The hours will normally be 40 per week. Help on the occasional evening and weekend would be great but is not a deal breaker.

Core hours: 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday-Friday although some flexibility with start and finish times on offer.

The Position :-

All housekeeping duties to a high standard
Performing deep cleaning when the family are not in residence
Preparing the house for the family and any guests
Supporting with the preparation and serving of meals
Making up beds, changing and ironing linen, presenting beds to a high standard
Washing and cleaning crockery, silverware and glassware
Being comfortable around dogs and caring for them as required
Being comfortable around children
Carrying out any other duties that may be required for the smooth running of the house

The Person:-

Previous experience within a similar role would be preferred
Calm, friendly and approachable
Discreet, reliable and honest with the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times
Able to work in an efficient, tidy and careful manner with a high level of attention to detail.
Will have excellent communication skills
Will be organised and able to prioritise
Self-motivated and able to work on their own as well as part of a team, taking direction from the Housekeeper
Flexible, mature and pro-active
Able to remain calm when working under pressure and to deadlines
Positive, pragmatic and professional at all times
Committed to maintaining and providing the highest standards of service and care
Car driver
Non smoker

Fully checkable references will be requested and an up to date DBS check.

To apply, please call Jackie 07979 501997 or Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Grain Store Person – Bury St Edmunds/ Suffolk – Ref SP1492

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Grain Store Person required for a large farming business located between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds in the village of Ingham.

This is a full time position, Monday – Friday 7am – 6pm and Saturday’s 7am – 1pm, with occasional Sunday’s during busy periods. Overtime pay will be offered for anything over an 8 hour day, Saturday’s and Sunday’s.

The basic salary will be £10.50+ overtime at time and a half

Sundays and Bank Holidays will be Double Time

The ideal person will:

Have experience in loading lorries
Have previous experience of sampling grain
Able to look after all paperwork and keep accurate records
Be IT literate and happy managing computer inputs and store details
Able to drive loading shovels and tractors
Be able to keep the grain store safe and tidy as required

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hard working and who can be flexible to pick up extra work over the weekends and in busy periods.

For more information please contact info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or speak to Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Sophie on 07889 849175

Part Time Housekeeper/ Nanny – Great Cressingham, Norfolk- REF RR1491

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part-time (15-20 hours per week), live out, experienced Nanny/ Housekeeper required for a lovely family based near Swaffham, Norfolk.

We are looking for an excellent and experienced person in both nannying and housekeeping to help run this busy household and look after their 4 year old boy. It is an afternoon role (3-6pm, Monday – Friday), to work alongside the morning housekeeper, with some additional work at weekends and flexibility to stay overnight when the parents are away (usually once every fortnight). There are additional hours available should the candidate be open to helping with the busy holiday let business. The successful person must be energetic and proactive and be willing to muck-in with any errands as required. They must also be kind and reliable with a genuine love of children, housekeeping and animals as the family have dogs.

Hours:

The core hours will be 3-6/6.30pm Monday – Friday with around 5 hours added most weeks as mutually agreed, and there is scope for these to increase significantly over time. Some flexibility is important, in case some hours are needed for babysitting or weekend work, and the occasional overnight stay if the parents are away.

This is a live out position so the person must be within driving distance of the house.

The position will involve:-

All housekeeping duties including cleaning and ironing
Some nannying of one child to include nursery drop off’s and collection’s and possibly more in the holiday’s
Possibility of staying overnight from time to time
Being available some weekends in lieu of some time in the week or for additional pay
Helping run the household efficiently, including running errands and mucking in where needed
Providing healthy home cooked meals

The person:-

Energetic and proactive with a willingness to muck in where needed
Experienced in both nannying and housekeeping
Trustworthy and reliable
Car driver with clean UK driving licence
Cooking experience
Kind, caring and fun
Right to work in the UK

Fully checkable references will be required at the beginning of the application process as well as an up to date DBS check.

There is also the possibility of this being a position that would suit a couple so the other person would help with land management and maintenance at the property.

For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Temporary Nanny, Hadleigh Ref – SP1490

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

We are looking for a temporary Nanny for 3 days from the 16th – 18th October for 5-6 hours a day.

This is a temporary position with a lovely family based just outside of Hadleigh. The position would entail looking after one 18 month old boy, ideally from 8.30am – 1pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The hours could be flexible for the right person, so possibly one afternoon instead of a morning. A competitive rate of pay would be offered.

The ideal person will:-

Have at least 5 years Nanny or Childcare experience
Have the relevant DBS checks
Be kind and fun
Loyal, trustworthy and able to look after small children independently
Be able to provide at least 2 references

The position:-

Sole charge of one 18 month old boy
Prepare lunch or tea depending on the hours
All nanny duties such as nappy changing, entertaining and playing
Going on walks around the farm

For more information please contact Sophie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or call 07889849175.

Groundsperson / Handyperson / Gardener – Newmarket, Suffolk – Ref JF1489

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Groundsperson/Gardener required for farming family with large equestrian facility including full size cross country courses, dressage and jumping arenas, gallops and stable yard.

The ideal person will be able to :

Drive a tractor
Use a range of implements behind the tractor – harrows, roller, sprayer etc
Operate a maintain large machinery – quad, ride on mowers, strimmer, hedge cutter and chain saw
Maintain large areas of hedging including box hedging
Assist with formal gardens when required-grass cutting and weeding
Repair and paint outbuildings and fencing
Keep the cross country tracks cut throughout the year and safe for the horses to use
Work Monday to Friday with the flexibility to help occasionally at weekends
Work efficiently unsupervised and work in all weathers
Carry out physical work some of which is heavy
Understand irrigation systems (preferable)

The successful person will be offered a competitive salary and a wonderful environment to work in. Other staff employed on the farm so not an isolated position.

Car driver essential and someone within 40 minutes of property.

Fully checkable references will be required.

Telephone Jackie: 07979 501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Cook/Companion, Hadleigh, Suffolk REF 1488

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Housekeeper/Cook/Companion required for elderly couple located close to Hadleigh, Suffolk.

We are looking for someone reliable, trustworthy, kind and 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 2 or 3 days a week for 2/3 hours each time maybe less to start. This will also enable one of the them to have some time away from the house, knowing that their other half is safe and not alone. One has slight mobility issues, unsteadiness rather than difficulty walking. At other times company for both of them would be great – a different person to chat too!

The hours could be increased in the future but this is something that needs to be introduced slowly.

Good hourly rate offered to fully referenced person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or Rebecca 07771 655879/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Housekeeper, Woodbridge, Suffolk REF JF 1487

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for busy family home located in the village of Hollesley approx. 8 miles south west of Woodbridge, Suffolk.

The ideal person will be able to work 8 hours a week over 2 days during the week.

The position will include all housework to a high standard:-

Vacuuming , mopping, polishing, bathroom and kitchen cleans.
Organising cleaning schedules
Laundry and ironing

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy housekeeper with a natural ability to organise and clean. Someone who enjoys their work and is really nice to have around.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Nanny/Mother’s Help, Hadleigh, Suffolk Ref JF 1486

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help required for busy young family located just outside Hadleigh, Suffolk ( approx 2 miles). The children are 3.5 year old twins, who are looking for someone fun and caring to look after them in the afternoon. The hours will be 4pm to 6.30/7pm Tuesday and Wednesday to begin with and then Monday will be required from January 2024.

The Position:-

Picking the twins up from the local nursery and taking home
Cooking a lovely healthy tea for them
Organising playtime – inside and outside
Quiet time
Bath and bedtime routine
General tidying of children’s areas and kitchen
There could be extra hours for someone who would be happy to help with housework

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy, kind with a genuine love of little children
Previously employed as a Nanny or Mother’s Help-desired
A car driver with clean licence
A non smoker
Creative and fun
Local to Hadleigh

Good hourly rate ill be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references

A DBS will also be required.

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Accounts Administrator, Framlingham, Suffolk REF JF 1485

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Accounts Administrator required for thriving, family Landscaping and Construction business with over 25 years experience, located in Dennington, approx 3 miles from Framlingham and 14 miles from Woodbridge.

The current Accounts Administrator is retiring so this is a rare opportunity to join this award winning business.

The hours will be Part Time, working approx 20 hours a week over 5 days.

Skill set :

Essential requirements – Project Costings Administrator:

Experienced user of Microsoft Excel

Experienced user of Microsoft Word

Experience Email user in Gmail environment

Good working knowledge of Sales & Purchase Ledger data entry, management & reporting, use of Quick Books/Xero a very useful asset.

Good, confident communicator with colleagues and clients

Calm under pressure, strict observance of employer, employee & customer confidentiality.

Attention to detail.

Provide cover for colleagues during sickness/holidays.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience:

Familiar with Accounting software – QuickBooks in particular – although training can be provided.

Familiar with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

Dealing with Direct Labour weekly time & material reporting

Flexible working hours, ability to work unsupervised in the office.

Past relevant experience – useful but not essential:

Work in the Construction/Landscaping Industry/Builders Merchants.

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Experienced Gardener – Swaffham, Norfolk- REF RR1483 (Under offer)

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time, experienced Gardener required for large private country Estate located close to Swaffham, Norfolk.

The ideal person will have horticultural qualifications with excellent plant knowledge.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic and hardworking to join the established team all maintaining this 26 acre garden to the highest standard.

A real team player with a really good work ethic. Must be happy working in all weathers and understand what the seasons mean to the garden.

The Job Involves:-

Lawn care using large ride on mowers, strimmers, sprayers etc
Basic garden machinery maintenance
Excellent horticultural knowledge to maintain Herbaceous borders, cutting garden, green house, vegetables, greenhouses, fruit cages and formal hedges.

There are 3 greenhouses growing vegetables and lowers for the main house. Fruit cages ,formal borders and hedges also make up this garden.

Clean driving licence essential and fully checkable references will be requested.

A good salary will be offered to the successful gardener who can provide fully checkable references. Subsidised accommodation could be available.

Please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for more information

Part Time Housekeeper, Woodbridge, Suffolk Ref JF 1482

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for family house located in Woodbridge, Suffolk.

The ideal person will be able to work approx 9-10 hours a week over 3 days – Monday, Wednesday and Friday-9am to 12/1pm.

We are looking for someone reliable, organised and really lovely to have around. A bright, enthusiastic personality essential. Someone who really takes a pride in their work. The House is 1930s and a provides a nice working environment.

The position will include:-

All housework to a high standard
Bed changing
Laundry and Ironing

The family have 3 children ages 13, 11 and 8 so the housekeeper must be happy with a busy household at times. They also have a lovely dog so dog lover essential.

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable reference.

Tel Jackie / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Nanny, Near Ipswich, Suffolk – Ref JF1471

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Live In or Live Out Nanny required for busy young family located in rural location south of Ipswich. Childcare qualifications preferred but New baby experience is of utmost importance and a Nanny who understands daily routines – naps, feeds etc for 5 month old.

The ideal person will be reliable, flexible and kind with a genuine love of working with small children. The ability to cook healthy, delicious meals for the children is a must. A tidy person who is happy to keep on top of tidying children’s areas as well as bed changing and children’s laundry.

Car driver essential due to location and school/nursery pick up.

This will be a full time role from January (c.45hrs) and can be part time up until then.

The Position:

All baby care-nappies, feeding, naps, fresh air time, bath etc
2 Older children’s after school care, cooking tea, bath and bedtime routine
Children’s laundry, cleaning and bed changing
Keeping areas tidy

The Person:

Reliable, flexible, kind & trustworthy with a calm, friendly personality
Childcare qualified
Car driver with clean licence
Can cook healthy meals
Natural rapport with children but can be disciplined.

The successful person will be offered a good salary between £30,000 – £35,000 dependant on experience. Fully checkable references will be requested.

Please call Jackie 07979501997 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for more information.

Part Time Cleaner, Laxfield, Suffolk REF JF 1479

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced cleaner required for 5 bedroom, farmhouse located in Laxfield, Suffolk.

We are looking for a high standard cleaner with experience of large houses to work approx 4 hours a week or 6 hours over 2 days.

The position will involve :-

All housework
Kitchen and bathroom cleans
Vacuuming, dusting, polishing, mopping floors etc
Bed changing

The Person:-

Reliable, friendly and nice to have around
Experienced in housework
A good ironer
Happy with dogs
Car driver due to location of property
Non smoker

Good hourly rate offered.

Tel Jackie / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Nanny/Mother’s Help , Leiston, Suffolk Ref JF 1478

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help required for busy farming family located in rural location approx 2 miles North of Leiston Suffolk.

We are looking for someone who can work 40 hours a week over 4 days (these can be agreed)-usual hours required will be 9am to 7pm.

The family have 3 school age children ( 12, 10, 8 ) and a baby age 4 months.

The successful person must be reliable, kind, bright with a genuine love of children. Childcare qualifications would be preferred, however someone with extensive childcare/nannying experience would be considered.

The position is basically an extra pair of hands for the working mother, someone who can keep the family and house running smoothly.

The family have dogs, so animal lover essential.

The position will involve:-

All childcare relating to the baby ( feeding, nappy change, baths, nap time, weaning etc)
School runs for the older children
Breakfast clearing away, loading and unloading dishwashing and kitchen tidying
Children’s laundry and ironing- during baby naps
Bed changing
Fresh air for baby taking dogs for a walk.

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual, kind, caring and fun
Trustworthy
First aid trained( paediatric )
Car driver with clean licence
Good cook who can provide healthy children’s meals
Happy to do housework, laundry and ironing
Fully experienced with baby care.

Fully checkable references will be requested and a DBS check.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Temporary Nanny / Mothers Help (September-December)- Chapel Row, Berkshire- Ref RR1476

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time, temporary Nanny / Mothers Help required this September-December (longer if mutually agreeable) to help a lovely family with two children on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday either 1pm – 7.30pm or split shift if preferred (7.30am-9.30am & 3pm-7pm).

Some flexibility with hours and start/end times would be ideal.

This is a live-out position, but live in with ensuite double bedroom and shared household kitchen could be possible for the right candidate whilst they are working (Wednesday – Friday).

Responsibilities:

After-school, bath and bedtime routine
Sole care of two children aged 5.5 years and 2.5 years whilst both parents are working
Occasional school and nursery runs – approximately 30 minutes in total (own car to be used and fuel covered)
Some cooking supper and batch cooking
Some ad-hoc cleaning/laundry/general housekeeping

To start:

ASAP

Essentials:

Experienced and safe driver with clean driving licence
Previous experience looking after young children a must
Childcare qualifications not essential but would be great
Excellent references
Someone happy to muck in

This would suit someone who would like to secure a few extra hours each week or is looking for a temporary position between now and Christmas.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Part Time Groom, Warwickshire Ref JF1475

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Groom/Rider required for private yard located between Solihull and Warwick. The yard has 5 horses ( 3 in work-2 retired) and a small established team of grooms already employed. The new groom must be a real team player, with a good work ethic and easy to get along with.

There will always be 2 grooms working so this is not an isolated position, however the yard/farm are in a rural location.

The hours will be 2/3 days week to include one weekend day. Complete weekends off will be arranged on a rota basis.

The yard has excellent facilities making a groom’s working environment really good, these include 2 arenas (indoor and outdoor). Good hacking.

The Position will involve:-

All yard work to a high standard – mucking out etc
Exercising horses both on the ground and ridden
Clipping, plaiting, trimming etc
Bandaging for competition and travel
Following feeding and exercise regimes
Keeping yard, arenas and paddocks clean and tidy
Tack cleaning and making sure always safe to use
Liaising with vet, farrier etc and assisting with their visits

The Person will be:-

Reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and a real team player
A good, confident rider to exercise fit horses
Up to speed with first aid skills
Able to follow instructions and use own initiative when required
A car driver with own transport
Able to turn horses out to a high standard

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Landscape Operative, Nr Colchester, Essex REF-SP1466

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

A fantastic opportunity has come up for anyone looking to get into Garden Landscaping working as a Landscape Operative for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures.

This is a Monday to Friday position with travel from the base in Bures to a variety of sites, mostly in East Anglia including Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and in London. A minimum requirement of 40 hours per week will be required as well as the potential to earn more through some overtime. You will be part of a multi-skilled team where you will have the chance to learn new skills through training and pathways to grow within the business.

The role will entail assisting the skilled Landscapers to construct the gardens. Possible duties will include laying paving, constructing borders, flower beds and any other hard landscaping that needs doing on the individual sites.

Our client is a multi award winning, professional and very well established business, with most recently a Gold and Silver award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.

The skills required are:-

Knowledge of basic principles of hard landscaping
The desire and willingness to learn on the job and grow within the company
Disciplined and organised and to aim for excellence
Honest and reliable
Positive and proactive attitude and a critical eye for detail
Health and safety awareness essential and CSCS Card useful
Driving licence essential, towing licence would be an advantage

You will be offered:-

An industry competitive salary
Any training required to enhance your skills
Uniform and all equipment needed
Pension
An exciting environment with lots of opportunity to grow and pathways to promotion
Possible use of a Van subject to experience

For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Sophie on 07889 849175 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Plumber/Maintenance – Luton, Bedfordshire Ref JF1472

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experience Plumber/Maintenance person required for large private Estate with 50 residential properties located near Luton Bedfordshire.

We are looking for someone with at least 5 years plumbing and heating experience to join this small team maintaining the properties on the Estate-mainly residential but with a number of commercial buildings too.Good communication skills essential as the work will be in tenanted homes.

The hours will be 8am to 4.30pm – Monday to Friday.

The Position:-

Dealing with Hot and Cold systems
Hanging radiators, extending pipes, refilling systems and ensuring heating is working.
Toilet repairs and replacements.
Leak identification.
Connection of appliances
Blockages, drainage issues and pipework replacement.
General maintenance

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and a good team player
Polite with good communication skills
City and Guilds/NVQ level 2 qualified ( preferred )
A car driver with own transport
Will have at least 5 years experience in plumbing and heating

A good salary will be offered to the successful person will fully checkable references

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper/cook, Dedham, Essex Ref JF 1470

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cook required for busy young family located in the lovely village of Dedham, near Colchester, Essex. Easy access from both Ipswich and Colchester.

We are looking for a reliable person to work approx 10 hours a week, ideally over 2 or 3 days. There is flexibility over days and hours that work, but as a guide: Monday and Wednesday/Thursday 1-6pm.

Position:-

All housework to a high standard
Laundry and ironing
Bed changing
Batch cooking – healthy, delicious family meals
Deep cleans on a regular basis

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy and really lovely to have around
Children and pet friendly
Experienced in all areas of housekeeping
Good cook who can cook from scratch providing lovely, healthy, family meals.
Car driver with own transport
Non smoker

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

Experienced Gardener, Holt, Norfolk- REFRR1469

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced and knowledgeable gardener required for 2 acre private garden in beautiful Norfolk, not far from the coast.

Ideally 3 full days a week, all year round and in all weathers.

Someone that knows about plants/seasonal garden management is crucial, they must also be happy cutting, pruning, trimming, weeding and mowing as needed. The gardens consist of both formal and informal areas.

The family have all machinery and equipment required.

Excellent references and a DBS check will be required for this position.

This is a self employed role offering a good daily rate.

For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Yard Person, Nr Colchester Essex REF – SP1467

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Yard Person required for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures.

This is a Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4pm position based at the site in Bures.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an established team that delivers both domestic and commercial landscape construction all over East Anglia and London. You will be a key part of the team overseeing the smooth running of the yard.

The position will require:-

Operating machinery such as forklifts, excavators and other plant equipment
Undertake the servicing of small plant equipment, including basic repairs
Understanding of basic construction materials
Manage the yard and stores, including keeping all areas organised and tidy

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic
Proactive individual that can work alone, who also has a strong team ethos
Excellent organisational skills
A good problem solver
A car driver is essential and be able to tow trailers to deliver small plant to site
Aware with the requirements of Health and Safety

You will be offered:-

An industry competitive salary
Training to enhance your skills
Uniform and all equipment needed
Company pension scheme

For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Sophie on 07889 849175 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Gardener- Nr Saxthorpe, Norfolk – REFRR1468

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time, experienced and well referenced Gardener required for superb Norfolk Estate, near Saxthorpe.

Days: 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

Hours: 7.30-1600 with half an hour paid break either for lunch or a morning break.

Employed, permanent position

Overview:

The Gardener, working with an existing Gardener/Handyman, will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and presentation of the gardens at this beautiful Norfolk Estate. The Estate consists of 15 acres including a one acre, walled, productive kitchen garden.

The successful person will be responsible for health, safety and risk assessment in all operations relating to the maintenance of the gardens.

The Gardener will work closely with the Gardener/Handyman who works the same three days a week.

In addition to the work on the Estate, management of the landscape and public realm in the local village will be required as described below.

Responsibilities:

Undertake all garden maintenance tasks, including weeding, planting, watering, mulching, applying pesticides, herbicides, gravel board repairs and fertilizers.
Propagation, installing and maintaining seasonal plants.
Mowing the lawns
Hedge cutting
New planting
Garden design
Soft landscaping and co-ordinating hard landscaping
Vegetable gardening
Maintenance of items such as garden furniture and fencing
Managing the work of external contractors including the Salle Estate.
Managing and prioritising the work with the Gardener/Handyman
Consideration given to recruiting volunteers
Liaison with Salle Estate about spraying the drives
Swimming pool – biweekly maintenance during the summer.

Additional help for the surrounding village includes:

Organising the strimming round the posts on the village green
Spraying of the car parks and public realm
Management of the gardens of empty properties – weeding, spraying paths and mowing grass.

To apply, please send your CV to Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk. If you require any additional information please use the same email address or call Rebecca 07771 655879

Grounds Person / Gardener- Poringland, Norfolk- REF RR1400

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Grounds Person / Gardener required for large private Estate situated in a beautiful rural location just a stone’s throw away from South Norwich (7 miles).

This is a full time, permanent, employed position.

Hours and days:

37-40 hours a week
Monday-Friday, no weekends
7.30/8.00am- 4.30/5pm

The position:

Maintain the gardens and Estate grounds – general horticultural knowledge is important.
Work to include management of lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs, drive edges, garden features, courtyards, gutters etc.
Must have experience with ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and similar garden equipment
The role will involve both working solo and with estate staff and contractors as required.
Maintenance of all garden machinery, tools and equipment (handling basic maintenance and repairs).
Assist and manage Estate landscaping projects where relevant
Tickets in spraying, chainsaw use, and telehandler operating would be a real advantage, driving licence is essential.

Salary: Competitive

For more information about this great opportunity, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Part Time Cook, Framsden, Suffolk Ref JF 1464

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Cook required 4 days a week to provide a delicious/healthy supper for one person.

The hours required are ideally 4pm to 6pm or 3pm to 5pm. 8 hours a week

Extra hours can be offered if housekeeping tasks can be taken on, bringing the hours to 21 over 3 full days.

The ideal person will be reliable, friendly, easy to get along with and a very good cook, who can cook from scratch using fresh ingredients.

Someone local to Framsden would be perfect. Car driver and non smoker only.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable reference.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Chelmsford, Essex Ref JF1463 UNDER OFFER

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for busy family located in village location approx 6 miles from Braintree, Essex

The ideal person will be required to work 18 hours a week – over 3 days, ideally Monday, Wednesday and Friday but can be flexible.

The Position:-

All housework of this family home
Washing and ironing
Bed changing
General tidying of the house
Deep cleans as and when necessary
Taking delivery of shopping and putting away
Liaising with tradesmen
Feeding dogs, cat and wild fowl on occasions.

The person:-

Reliable, punctual with a really good work ethic
Friendly and nice to have around
Experienced housekeeper/cleaner with private household experience
Car driver
Non smoker
Must be happy with animals

Good hourly salary

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Gardener/Dog Care – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk REF JF1460

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Housekeeper/ Gardener/Dog Carer required for private house located in the centre of Bury St Edmunds.

We are looking for someone local who can work approx 8 hours a week over 2 days – ideally Tuesday and Friday

The Dog Care:

Walking the 2 small dogs
Taking to Vet and Dog Groomer
Feeding when required

The Housekeeping part:-

All housework
Changing and remaking beds
Ironing
House plant maintenance
Courtyard tidying ( occasionally)
General tidying-emptying bins and dishwasher etc

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

Car driver and non smoker.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time, live in/out Nanny, Norwich- Ref RR1459

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced and wonderful Nanny required to support lovely family of 5 who are soon to be expecting twins this Christmas/New Year. The family are based South of Norwich City Centre and are looking for a Trainee or Qualified Nanny to join their family and support them on a long term basis. They have a beautiful, large family home which has 6 acres of garden offering plenty of fresh air and space for the children to explore and enjoy.

The children’s ages range from 2 to 7 years.

Responsibilities:

Get the three children ready for school, feed them breakfast and then take them to school.
School run (approximately 50 minute round trip)
Prepare school bags
Look after the newborn twins where necessary so Mummy can recovery after her C-section
Prepare dinner for the children and snacks
Help with homework
Bath and bedtime routine
All children are asleep by 7pm and are in a lovely, happy daily routine
There may be additional hours for evening work but this would be planned in advance.
There is an opportunity for a ‘green fingered’ nanny to establish a vegetable and fruit patch in the greenhouse should they wish!

Live in option:

The family would consider a live-in nanny and have a two-bedroom cottage with garden, on site that could be made available.

Hours & days of work:

Ideally 7am to 7pm, Monday-Friday for the first 3-4 months. This could then be altered slightly for example 7am-6pm or 7.30-6.30pm once the twins are a little older and the family have adjusted to life as a 7.

This is a full time, permanent, employed position.

It would suit someone who adores children of all ages and would enjoy working in a busy household. The children are all beautifully behaved and extremely polite. The Nanny must be happy to follow the families routine offering a kind, calming yet firm approach.

Requirements:

Well referenced
DBS checked prior to starting
Have a clean driving licence

For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Estate Foreman/Manager, Newmarket, Suffolk Ref JF 1456

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

WORKING ESTATE FOREMAN / MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working as part of a small team, the estate is to be managed and maintained in an environmentally friendly manner with game and nature conservation high on the list of objectives. The number one priority will be to keep the estate looking immaculate at all time.

Grassland / Park Management to include:

Grazing management (licensed users)
Conservation of winter feed
Field records associated with grassland management
Maintain fencing / gates and other field boundaries
Monitor and maintain drainage as appropriate

Other Estate Management duties to include, although not exclusively:

Woodland and hedging maintenance and management including chainsaw work, tree guards, staking etc
Fencing
Track and road maintenance – weekly sweeping of all drives
Tree management – staking, spraying, watering etc
Grass cutting along drives / roadside and margins
Public footpath maintenance
General estate maintenance and repair
Assisting the Gamekeeper in running the shoot where appropriate including working on shoot days
Keeping the farmyard buildings tidy and in good repair, including painting when required
Keeping the farmyards swept
Cleaning and general maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment
Helping with the contracted arable operation – harvest – margin establishment – game cover – drilling
Estate security
Responsible for one / two other team members – allocation of tasks / time management / supervision

You should ideally be proficient in all tasks or be prepared to undertake training. Good record keeping skills are essential and you should possess good computer skills/ You should be able to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and other staff employed or sub-contracted. It is vital that you work as part of the Estate team and are willing to undertake other duties when necessary.

Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Temporary Farm Secretary/Bookkeeper , Norwich, Norfolk REF 1457

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Farm Secretary Maternity Contract

Full time farm secretary required on a temporary 12–14-month maternity contract in a busy and varied family run farming business and butchery. Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.

We are looking for a reliable and organised person able to travel to a rural location 12 miles north of Norwich.

The role would suit someone with farm office experience or knowledge of farming.

The position will include but is not limited to:

Use of Sage 50 for all bookkeeping tasks
VAT returns monthly.
Bacs payment runs.
Use of excel.
Payroll and timesheet management
Dealing with customers (mainly wholesale) over the phone. Full product training will be given but applicants must be comfortable with spending time in a butchery.
PA and Admin duties
Use of bespoke system to place customer orders (training provided)
Customer credit control

To start in early November the applicant must:

Be competent with bookkeeping tasks (Knowledge of Sage not essential as training will be given)
Be confident with basic excel tasks.
Have experience in a farm secretary or farm accounts type role.

Competitive salary dependant on experience. Further details and an in-depth job description are available on request (info@swanningtonfarmtofork.co.uk)

Closing Date 6^th October, please apply with a covering letter and CV.

Part Time Groom/Rider- Ipswich REF-RR1419

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time, experienced Groom required for a private, family hunting yard near Ipswich .

The role will be 2-3 hours a day between 12 and 4 pm, Monday -Friday working alongside another groom/ rider and covering her day off. Weekend help would be ideal, in particular on Sundays between October and April although this is not a deal breaker.

The successful applicant must be an experienced rider and photos/ videos of your riding ability will be required upon request. All yard duties will be required including mucking out, grooming, feeding, tack cleaning, turning horses in and out, poo picking and plaiting up.

The person must be competent handling and riding fit horses and have excellent working references within the horsey world to back this.

For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Nanny / Mothers Help (18 hours a week)- Beenham, Berkshire- Ref RR1453

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Lovely family of 4 seeking childcare/general household help throughout the year on a part time basis. Initially the family would love help on a Wednesday-Friday for approximately 18 hours each week although this is open to discussion.

Main Hours:

Ideally approximately 6 hours a day:

EITHER spilt shift: to cover mornings from 7.30am-9.30m and evenings 3- 7pm;
OR afternoon-evening: 1pm-7.30pm.

Some flexibility with hours and start/end times would be ideal. Hours may be reduced / flexed at other times of the year by agreement.

This is a live-out position, but live in with ensuite double bedroom and shared household kitchen could be possible for the right candidate whilst they are working.

Responsibilities:

After-school, bath and bedtime routine
Sole care of two children aged 5.5 years and 2.5 years whilst both parents are working
Occasional school and nursery runs – approximately 30 minutes in total (own car to be used and fuel covered)
Some cooking supper and batch cooking
Some ad-hoc cleaning/laundry/general housekeeping

To start:

ASAP

Essentials:

Experienced and safe driver with clean driving licence
Previous experience looking after young children a must
Childcare and first aid qualifications not essential but would be great
Excellent references
Someone happy to muck in.

This would suit someone who is looking for a few extra hours each week and enjoys taking care of younger children.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Housekeeper, Great Witchingham, Norfolk-Ref RR1451

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Housekeeper required for large, private family in Great Witchingham, Norfolk.

35 hours a week as a minimum, Monday- Friday from 7am each day.

This would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy environment with lots going on. The family have 3 school age children and pets.

Responsibilities:

All housekeeping duties to a high standard (dusting, hoovering, mopping, emptying bins, loading and unloading dishwasher)
All laundry including ironing
Organising children’s cupboards / wardrobes
Managing school uniforms and sports kit
Unpacking weekly shop
Changing beds
Walking family dogs when needed
School runs as and when required

This could be live in or live out.

For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879

Part Time Nanny/Mother’s Help – Coggeshall, Essex REF 1450

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help required for busy young family located in the village of Coggeshall approx 10 miles South of Colchester. Easy access via the A12 and A120.

We are looking for a local person who can assist with school/nursery runs and collections for 2 children ages 4 and 1.5 years.

Car driver essential and a car will be available to use for work.

This will normally be Monday and Tuesday Hours will be 7am to 7pm with one night a week babysitting.

The Position:-

Caring for 2 small children ( 4 and 1.5 years)
Driving children to nursery/school in the morning and collecting in the afternoon
Organising breakfast and clearing up afterwards
Light housework to include-washing, ironing and general tidying
Cooking tea when necessary for the children
Walking the dog

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and totally trustworthy
Kind , caring with a genuine love of working with children
Tidy and organised
A good safe driver with own car- clean licence essential
Local
Non smoker

Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references and a DBS

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Groom/Rider, Hadleigh, Suffolk Ref SP1445

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Groom/ rider required for small yard and kennels located near Hadleigh, Suffolk. There are 6 horses in work and this includes TBs

The position will be Monday – Saturday, 7.30am – 11.00am until the end of March 2024.

The position:-

All yard duties to a high standard including; mucking out, turning out, and bringing in, hays, waters, rugs, feet check, washing off, tack cleaning.
Clipping and plaiting would be an advantage.
Hacking fit horses, including TBs.

The person:-

Must be a competent rider.
Hard working, reliable and a good team player.
Organised, dedicated and enthusiastic with a real love for horses.
Car driver as no public transport.

Fully checkable references will be required.

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