Posted on August 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time ICT Teacher & Technician required for one of the leading independent pre-Preparatory and Preparatory schools in the country. This is a co-educational school and caters for pupils up to age 13. The school is located in a beautiful part of Suffolk not far from Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket.
We are looking for a full time experienced person to join the team to ensure the ICT systems are developed in line with the schools requirements for teaching and learning.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and hard working person with a passion for education. Someone who has the ability to inspire, motivate and support the pupils with a proven track record of academic successes within the subject area.
The ideal person will be able to manage the learning of individuals, groups and whole classes effectively, using teaching techniques appropriate to suit the stage of the lesson and the needs of the learners. Excellent communication skills essential to liaise/report to Head, other staff and parents making sure accurate records are kept. Someone who can maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both in school and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
The Position:-
- To monitor the running of the servers and network PCs administering maintenance when necessary.
- Manage and maintain the backup of the schools electronic data
- To oversee the licences for OBH cloud based and software agreements/subscriptions ensuring the school is compliant with the ICT licence requirements.
- Ensure correct operation of the school’s MIS and to manage its integration with other software packages.
- Monitor the reliability, performance and availability of the schools ICT network infrastructure
- To have an overview of Microsoft and other online app applications’ configurations.
- To provide support to staff and parents for any online teaching that takes place
- To monitor correct operation of our firewall systems, wifi access points, including switches and the internet line.
- To manage the school’s internet domains / SSL certificates
- Monitor the online Safeguarding internet filtering.
- Maintain all classroom devices, including ipads, laptops, whiteboards and projectors.
- To assist the office with management of the school’s mobile phones
- To assist the office with an overview of the correct running of the school photocopiers, liaising with suppliers when appropriate
- To oversee the correct working of the school telephone system, liaising with suppliers when necessary.
- To provide technical support and assist teaching and admin staff with use of the network and software when necessary.
- To support staff with the use of their school laptops and ongoing maintenance.
- To arrange and /or check correct operation of Audio-Visual equipment for talks, assemblies and speech day.
- To assist teachers in the ICT Room when necessary
- To arrange for the disposal of old equipment in accordance with the WEEE directive.
- To assist with and help lead new projects such as testing new systems or services, installation and training staff.
- To liaise with the Director of Finance and Operations regarding the ordering of new equipment, consumables and services demonstrating best value within the ICT budget
- Manage a register of ICT Assets
- Ensure appropriate “housekeeping” tasks are implemented
- Work with 3rd party suppliers in regular maintenance of programmes or trouble shooting in the resolution of ICT faults and installations.
- To conduct presentations and compile reports
- Ensure the schools ICT systems are protected from security vulnerabilities and processes are in place that adhere to the ICT policy
- Define and implement ICT Procedures for the School
- Develop robust disaster recovery platforms and procedures and perform periodic Disaster Recovery (DR) testing
- Work with academic and administrative stakeholders to help define and develop ICT strategy solutions to meet the future needs of the school.
Person Specification:-
- Ability to teach Key Stage 2 curriculum
- Ability to use a range of teaching strategies in order to meet the needs of all students
- Sound behaviour management skills
- Dedication to promoting subject or key stage within the school and marketing within and outside school
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues, school based staff, governors and external bodies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work harmoniously with others(including pupils, colleagues and parents)
- Confident user of ICT to aid administration and learning
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Up to date with latest developments in teaching
- Must have a really good background in IT with strong hardware knowledge and understand the latest trends in ICT
- Experienced in Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Server operating systems
- Experienced in working with a service desk.
- Proven experience of server and network infrastructure
- Proven experience in design of ICT systems
- Experienced in managing 3rd party service products
- The ability to diagnose and resolve technical errors
- Be able to implement technical solutions
- Expert understanding of ICT Hardware and Software
Qualifications:-
- A graduate, MCSA/MCSE or equivalent or ITIL foundation level
- Qualified Teacher status or a willingness to gain qualification within a reasonable period
- Proven track record of academic success within the subject.
The new staff member will be offered a competitive salary and a wonderful environment to work in
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
TEMPORARY- Muck/Lime Spreader operator with Telehandler experience required for farm in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire.
Immediate start available for a period of 3 weeks approx. Could be more work for right person
Good hourly rate offered to reliable, hard working person who can operate the machinery competently .
Must have driving and tractor licence.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom required for family competition yard located near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. There are 7/8 event horses that compete at a high level from Novice to 4*, so someone who understands the demands this involves is a must.
A great opportunity to join this small established team in the most wonderful location which also boasts fabulous facilities including a cross country course.
The Position:-
- All yard work to a high standard
- Clipping, plaiting, trimming and pulling-competition level
- Preparing horses for travel and accompanying to events
- Studding up and ensuring the correctness and safety of tack
- Washing off and cooling down following cross country
- Organising the lorry to assist rider on the day
- Lunging at home and events
- Hacking fit competition horses
- Warming up for rider during training sessions at times
- Checking for illness or injury and taking necessary action
- Reporting to owners on a regular basis
The Person:-
- Will have proven competition yard experience
- Will have excellent turn out skills-5* level
- Lorry driver ( 7.5T)
- Good rider
- Organised, dedicated, enthusiastic with a genuine love for eventing
- Happy to travel to events at weekends during the season
- A good team player but capable of using own their initiative
- Friendly and easy to get along wit
- Cool, calm personality to ensure competition days are a pleasure for all involved
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person with fully checkable reference.
Accommodation available if required. Partner welcomed and gardening work could be offered.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Gardener/Groom/Maintenance Person required for large family house with approx 12.5 acres of gardens and grounds, located in village location 4 miles south of Guildford. The village has a pub, shop and a cricket pitch so a perfect place to live. London is a 40 minute train ride away.
The family are relaxed, welcoming with an environmentally friendly approach wherever possible and they would like to find someone with the same ethos.
This is very much a role for a country loving person who can turn their hand to variety of tasks making each day different.
The hours will be 8am to 4pm – Monday to Friday.
The Gardening:-
- All lawn care using large garden machinery-ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutters etc
- General gardening – weeding, pruning, cutting back, replanting-tidying
- Vegetable garden maintenance
- Good knowledge of plants required
- Care of 4 labradors at times-walking and feeding
- Vermin control
The Groom side:-
- Care of 2 horses – 16hh and 14.2 cobs who live out 24/7
- Poo picking the fields, waters, hays and feeds
- General grooming, tacking up, changing rugs, leading horses to their lessons
- Picking feet out and checking for injury
- Assisting Vet and Farrier
- Keeping the yard tidy
- Tack cleaning and rug care
Maintenance:-
- General maintenance of house, stables, sheds, log store, pool area and chalet
- Cleaning and fixing gutters
- Paddock maintenance-topping , rolling etc
- General odd jobs around the property and outbuildings
- Log chopping
- Security when owner away.
The accommodation if required is a cosy one bedroom chalet style bungalow which overlooks the swimming pool and countryside.
Car driver and non smoker.
Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for large private house located near Holt, Norfolk.
The ideal person will have a wealth of cleaning experience and be familiar with working within a private household.
Ideally 1 or 2 days a week with a maximum of 14 hours each week. Someone local with their own transport essential.
The position will involve all cleaning to a high standard with deep cleans when necessary.
Thorough cleaning of bathrooms and kitchen including emptying bins, loading and unloading the dishwasher, keeping showers, baths and toilets clean.
Someone with a keen eye for detail who takes a pride in their work would be great.
Animal lover essential as the family have 3 friendly dogs.
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable reference.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, Caretaker / Handy Person required for small, beautiful family estate in Reepham, Norfolk.
This a part time role offering 2 days a week.
Car driver essential due to rural location.
The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Clearing / maintaining / fixing gutters, fencing, doors, lights, basic plumbing
- General maintenance of the estate
- Painting and decorating as and when required
- House checks / security
- Ability to do odd jobs in and around the house
- Maintaining fixtures and fittings in the main house as well as two additional properties on the estate
- Maintenance of log stores and supplying houses on the estate as and when needed
This position would suit someone that can turn their hand to most things who is practical and good at DIY jobs. The estate is exquisite and would provide a wonderful working environment for the right person.
For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, experienced and wonderful Housekeeper required for small private estate in Norfolk near Reepham.
- Mondays and Fridays only – totalling 8-16 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain house to current high standard
- Weekly clean through main house and two additional properties which are on site
- Prepare all beds & bedrooms
- Clean bathrooms across main house (6x bedrooms, 6x bathrooms, 1x kitchen)
- Property 1 (3x bedrooms, 3x bathrooms, 1x kitchen)
- Property 2 (2x bedrooms, 1x kitchen) for guests
- Prepare for holiday lets (e.g. welcome basket), changeovers
- Help prepare for occasional events
- Laundry/ironing
- Collect deliveries
- Adhoc coordination with various maintenance / service providers
This would suit someone who is self motivated, flexible and warm mannered/happy. The estate is absolutely beautiful and requires the person to have a great work ethic with a high attention to detail.
Car driver essential due to rural location.
For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Marketing and Events Assistant required 3/4 days a week to join small, established team based in the company’s head office just outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
The company are a luxury hat brand and are looking for someone who would really love to be part of their successful business offering amazing products.
The Position:-
- Communicating with customers and followers via phone, email, web chat and using social media platforms.
- Assisting the Marketing Manager with creating engaging content for social media
- Being confident in front of the camera to create TikTok and reels in-house
- Outreaching to influencers
- Developing and running the company Facebook Group page
- Attending and working at all events Hicks and Brown exhibit at throughout the year(approx 5 key events), where you will be expected to interact with customers and form part of the sales team.
- Assisting with all administration relating to events
- Handling all product loans and press requests
- Administration related to photoshoots
- Contributing ideas to marketing campaigns
- Assisting with email marketing; planning, creating and scheduling
Skills and Experience :-
- A minimum of 1 year relevant marketing experience
- Knowledge of all social media platforms including, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Pinterest
- Knowledge of Canva, Mailchimp and other creative apps would be beneficial
- Able to take direction, work well as part of a team whilst also able to work independently
- Have a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent written skills, the role involves a lot of interaction with people
Personal Qualities:-
- Creative
- Eager to learn
- Incredibly personable and friendly
- Confident communicator
- Hands on approach and keen to get stuck in!
- Own transport due to rural office location
- Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to work
- This is an office based role, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and it would be most suited to someone living in east Anglia. Overnight stays will be required when working at an event.
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Groom/Mother’s Help required for very busy family located 9 miles west of Newmarket, Suffolk.
We are looking for a lightweight groom/rider who can ride 13.2 and 14.2 ponies to a good standard-hacking and schooling. Someone who can help the children with their ponies and possibly accompany them to shows on occasions. The position will involve poo picking the fields, tack cleaning, keeping the yard tidy and exercising the ponies.
The family have 2 school age children ( 12 & 13) who will require dropping off and picking up from school so a safe driver with a clean driving licence essential.
There will be times when some babysitting will be required and help with cooking lunch/tea. Previous childcare would be an advantage as one of the children is type 1 diabetic so an understanding of this would be great.
The family also have dogs who need walking and feeding plus chickens who need cleaning out at times.
This role would suit someone flexible who loves country life, animals and most importantly genuinely loves working with children.
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or email -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time, experienced Gardener required for small Norfolk estate consisting of approximately 12 acres of landscaped formal and informal gardens, meadows, orchard, kitchen garden, pool area and woodlands. The garden is exquisite and requires someone who is horticulturally knowledgeable, passionate about gardens and with a high attention to detail.
Someone with RHS qualifications or equivalent would be preferred. The person must have worked for a private household/estate previously. This really is a fantastic opportunity for someone.
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (No weekends)
Position: Employed or self employed depending on the persons requirements
Responsibilities:
- Day to day management of all gardens
- Maintain & develop garden (c.few acres), pot plants
- Maintain & develop walled garden (vegetables, fruit)
- Maintain grounds (around 12 acres), field, hedges, trees, 2x ponds.
- Seasonal management of the wider land area
- Use garden machinery (ride on mower/quad bike & trailer) and hand tools to complete tasks efficiently
- Ensure that all outdoor areas are clean, safe, and visually appealing (pool, driveway, seating areas)
- Follow established procedures for the proper use and storage of equipment and supplies
- Full responsibility for decisions such as identifying tree works required, replacement planting, and treating any suffering trees/plants/shrubs.
- Develop biodiversity
The Person:
- Firm understanding of day to day and seasonal jobs
- Knowledge of different plants, flowers, and trees
- Happy to involve & educate family / kids
- Familiarity with garden machinery and hand tools
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Physically fit to handle the demands of outdoor work
- Good communication skill
Sadly there is no accommodation available with this position.
Car driver essential due to rural location. Excellent working references a must.
For more information please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 10, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groom required for private yard with 8 horses located in a village close to hadleigh, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone who can work every Sunday 07.30 to 11.30 and then back again in the winter months 3.30pm to 4.30pm
The Position will include:-
- All yard work to a high standard – mucking out, hays, waters and sweeping yard.
- Turning horses out and bringing in from the field
- Rug changing /checking
- Washing off/picking out feet
- Checking for injury
- Tack cleaning
- General yard tidying
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and hard working
- Confident handling fit horses on the ground
- Happy to have sole charge at times
- Experienced in all stable yard duties
- A car driver with own transport as no bus route to the property
- Will have a genuine love of working with horses and happy working in all weathers
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 10, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for private household located in the beautiful village of Lavenham, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone reliable who can work Monday and Friday -4 hours each morning -9am to 1pm.
This is a large family country house , so we require the housekeeper to have previously worked in a similar property.
The ideal person will be local to the area and the property is within cycling distance of Lavenham centre.
The Position:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Thorough cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms
- Changing linen on the beds
The person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
- Polite and well presented and easy to get along with
- Experienced with private household cleaning
- Happy with dogs
- Local to Lavenham-within 20 minutes ideally
- Non smoker
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person with fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 9, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
TEMPORARY Companion/Housekeeper/Cook required for private household located in Earls Colne, Essex to cover the permanent staff member’s holiday.
The dates will be 6th October 2023 to 9th November 2023.
The hours will be 11.30am to 2pm
The days required are – Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and possibly Tuesday.
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy person to assist an elderly gentleman with light duties within the house. The main priority is to cook and serve his lunch and to prepare his tea.
A good cook is essential who can provide healthy, delicious meals for the 4/5 days a week. Tea can be prepared and left ready for the gentleman to eat later in the day.
No personal care is required just company, cooking and general tidying.
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Customer Sales 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 Wherstead near Ipswich Suffolk.
The hours will be 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday. The successful person will be offered 25 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:-
- Proactively pursuing sales opportunities and dealing with Personal Lines Customer Service enquiries
- Referring financial service leads to the Financial Advisor
- Establishing customer needs and assisting with solutions from the company product range
- Processing mid-term adjustments and inviting renewals
- Working as part of a team to achieve financial targets through selling an servicing of products
- Supporting team members in their activities
The Person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic and a real team player
- 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 with a positive can-do attitude
- Organised and able manage a busy work load and prioritise tasks
- Will hold a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Able and willing to learn new systems, products, processes and skills
Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Grounds / Maintenance person required to look after a 40 acre mini estate which consists of beautiful equine facilities (stable yard, gallop, large all weather surfaced arena, paddocks) formal lawns, gardens.
This can be a self -employed or employed position, with part time or full time hours to suit the person. Even if the successful applicant can only commit to a few days a week or even a few hours per day this will be useful, as long as they have the experience and knowledge required.
If the person has horse experience this would be a real bonus, any extra help bringing horses in and out of the field and mucking out would be a real help to the team although this is not essential.
The main responsibilities will include:
- General maintenance of house and 5 properties
- All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
- General gardening – weeding and cutting back.
- Hedge cutting and chopping logs.
- Feeding and walking dogs and other animals when needed (birds of prey)
- Vermin Control
- Tractor driving
- Use of garden machinery
- Late security and animal checks on a rota
- Clearing driveways, leaf blowing, strimming etc
Accommodation a possibility if required.
Must have worked in a similar position previously.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Farm Secretary/Bookkeeper required for a small company who farm and sell used agricultural machinery,located in Boxford near Sudbury, Suffolk.
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join this small existing team. The successful person will be required to work 22 hours a week. Increased hours may be possible.
The role will combine customer facing activities , management, administrative and bookkeeping tasks. There will be the opportunity to make the job their own and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.
The Position:-
- Responding to customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Updating the CRM software and providing after sales service
- Liaising with shipping and haulage companies
- Promoting LBG Machinery Ltd on a range of media platforms and developing presence on social media
- Managing legal documentation for overseas sales-VAT invoices, CMR documents , Bills of laden
- Completing documentation related to Red Tractor and BCMS
- Updating accounts software (Xero)
- Completing invoices and sales transactions using online and card payment systems
- Managing staff work schedules
The Person:-
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Polite and courteous disposition, ready and willing to engage with customers and colleagues alike
- Excellent and confident communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to prioritise and to multitask, using own initiative to manage workload requirements
- Proficient IT skills
- Enthusiastic and confident to shape and develop the role by identifying problems, offering ideas for improvement and managing solutions
- Will have demonstrable previous experience
- Will have bookkeeping or similar qualifications
- A second language would be beneficial but not a deal breaker
- Experience in farming or a related industry would be desirable but not essential.
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references
Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Groom / Rider required for GB endurance yard in Norfolk.
This is a riding position and the successful person will need to be an excellent, light weight rider. This is a fantastic chance to work with a small, competitive team.
You do not need to have worked with endurance horses previously but MUST have ridden to a good level in either dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, hunting or racing.
This would be ideal for someone who loves riding and enjoys being in the saddle for long hours!
In addition to helping train the horses for competitions you will need to be capable and happy with all stable management and yard duties (mucking out, putting horses on and off the walker, grooming, paddock care, basic illness and lameness knowledge etc).
The team have 6-8 horses in at one time and the yard has fantastic facilities.
You will have sole charge of the horses and other pets (dogs) when the family are away. There are other full time members of staff on the property so this is not an isolated position.
Accommodation a possibility for the right person although it would be easier if the person was local.
Opportunity to attend competitions with overnight stays and potential for overseas travel for someone who would love to get fully involved and learn how to crew at top level although again this is not essential.
Excellent references a must.
Riding videos will be required as part of the application process and can be sent via WhatsApp to 07771 655879 using your full name and the job reference .
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 1, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, experienced Housekeeper / Cleaner required for small country house between Fakenham and Holt.
4 hours a week to include all housekeeping duties:
- Hoovering
- Polishing
- Mopping
- Stripping and making beds
- Folding clothes and generally making rooms look tidy
- Ironing if time allows
For more information, please contact Rebecca on info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 28, 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 20 hours a week -Monday to 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
Posted on July 28, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for large Georgian farmhouse located approx 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.
We are looking for someone to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 6 hours each day with a total of 18 hours a week.
Car driver essential due to the location.
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High standard housework of this large property
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Laundry and ironing
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Deep cleans when required
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Thorough Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
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Changing bed linen
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Fridge cleaning, brass and silver, indoor windows and generally keeping all rooms clean and tidy. Making sure kitchen cupboards neat, clean and stocked.
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Collecting shopping occasionally
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Occasional assistance with parties
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Reliable, trustworthy with a really good work ethic
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Friendly, polite and nice to have around
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Experienced with all aspects of housework, vacuuming, dusting, polishing , floor cleaning, silver cleaning etc
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Happy to carry out laundry and ironing, change beds and keep kitchens and bathrooms immaculate.
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Car driver
- Non smoker
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Local to area – within half an hour preferred
Good salary offered to successful person
Posted on July 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Wedding and Events Coordinator required for beautiful, luxury hotel located approx 9 miles West of Ipswich, Suffolk. The hotel is in a fabulous location and offers a unique setting for the perfect wedding day. This really is a great opportunity for someone who would love to part of the hotel’s exciting development.
We are looking for someone passionate and knowledgeable about events and hospitality, with front of house experience, an understanding of food and beverage as well as an enthusiastic approach to creating wonderful occasions.
This is a full time position and weekends when events are taking place will be required to ensure the day goes to plan.
The successful person will be responsible for creating exceptional experiences for weddings and other celebrations. Someone who can take the pressure away from the families and allow them to put their trust in you from the initial meeting to the day of the event.
The Position:-
- Meeting prospective clients and showing them around the venue
- Planning, creating and fulfilling their event requirements
- Advising on food and beverage, flowers, bands, tables, chairs, timings etc
- Following up orders on the above to ensure delivery for the day
- Liaising with the Hotel Manager to allocate rooms for guests etc
- Liaising with Chef and arranging a taster menu for the bride and groom
- Developing new and existing clients by targeted marketing
- Managing a team, making sure everyone provides the same first class, professional service
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual, organised with exceptional communication skills both written and face to face
- Polite and well presented
- Enthusiastic and someone the client will trust to get it right.
- Able to head up a team in a calm, effective manner to allow for a smooth, efficient service.
- Will have amazing attention to detail and take a pride in creating and fulfilling the desired effect for a perfect occasion.
- Will have excellent presentation and IT skills
- Will have at least 3 years previous experience in event roles
- Wedding coordinator experience essential
- Experienced with financial budgeting
- Car driver
A very competitive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large, private, county house located approx 3 miles from the centre of Bury St Edmunds.
The ideal person will have previously worked within a private household and understands the demands of working in a family environment.
The family have dogs so animal lover essential. Also someone child friendly as babies and young children often visit.
The hours will be Monday to Friday – 4 hours each morning with a total of 20 hours per week.
The Position:
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed changing
- Kitchen and bathroom cleans
- Emptying bins, loading and unloading the dishwasher
- Dog walking ( retrievers)
- Generally keeping the house clean and tidy at all times
- Checking flower arrangements
The Person:
- Reliable, punctual and with a good work ethic
- Enthusiastic, friendly and a nice person to have around
- Will have a keen eye for detail and take a pride in seeing the house spotless
- Fit and healthy as the rooms are large with high ceilings and some solid floors
- An animal lover
- Child friendly
- Car driver (The house is not on a public transport route)
- Non smoker
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Handyperson required to join established team on a large Estate close to Newmarket Suffolk. The ideal person will be skilled and self motivated with the ability to carry out maintenance and various repair tasks within the beautiful Estate environment.
The successful person must have the flexibility to work on their own schedule while contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the Estate.
The hours will be – 3 to 5 days a week ( weekdays) with a maximum of 4 weekends to be worked to cover open days. Days in lieu will be taken to cover this.
Responsibilities:-
- Perform general maintenance and repair tasks on the Estate
- Carry out routine property inspections to identify potential issues
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and resolve issues efficiently
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Provide customer service and communicate effectively with tenants and staff
- Work as part of a close Estate co-ordinating contractors and liaising with other Estate staff
Requirements:-
- Proven experience as a handyman, with expertise in a variety of maintenance tasks
- Broad knowledge of general building maintenance
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Discretion and respect for confidentiality are essential due to the nature of the Estate
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Ability to manage small maintenance projects, carrying out works as needed
- DBS checked
For further information please call Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, Part time Nanny required for three lovely children. This role is to help a very busy, working family. The children’s ages range from 2 years – 6 years.
10-12 hours a week Monday-Friday, no weekends
Hours likely to double in school holidays and when Father is working away from home.
Mornings:
- Helping with morning routine (getting children up, getting dressed, helping with breakfast and the school run)
- Tidying away after breakfast (loading dishwasher and having a general tidy up of the kitchen and children’s bedrooms)
- One full morning, ideally on a Friday looking after the youngest who is 2.
Afternoons;
- Helping with supper, bath time and bedtime routine a few days a week
Additional hours:
- If the person is able to do additional hours in the school holidays and when the father is working away from home it would be a huge help and preferable.
The ideal candidate will be local, flexible and willing to help around the house with the usual chores.
Driving licence and car essential due to rural location.
DBS check completed before starting or happy to have one done.
Excellent childcare references required.
To start end of August/ Beginning of September 2023
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Temporary nanny required for two weeks in October whilst the family’s Nanny is on holiday.
Days and hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-4.30pm and Friday 9-3 (some flexibility available if required)
The person must be experienced with excellent childcare references.
The family have 2 children, a 3.5-year-old and a 1-year-old. They also have a dog and various chickens / ducks so someone who likes animals would be better suited.
Car driver essential due to rural location.
For more information, please email Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for farming family located in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire.
We are looking for a self employed person who can offer 2 full days a week ( 16 hours total) to cover the following:-
- All grass cutting using large ride on mower and push mower .
- Strimming
- Hedge cutting
- General gardening – weeding, pruning, restocking, cutting back etc
- Maintenance of formal borders
The Person:-
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Experienced with managing large gardens including lawns and beds.
- Horticultural knowledge and experience required
- Car driver
- Within 40 minutes drive of Sutton Bridge ideally.
A good daily rate will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, experienced Head Housekeeper required for large, newly renovated 8 bedroom, family house situated in a beautiful, rural location.
This is a full time, permanent role, 40 hours a week.
Days of work:
Monday to Friday with weekends (where a weekend is worked consecutive days off in lieu are given)
The ideal hours would follow a split shift pattern:
7/7.30am – 11/11.30am & 2pm/2.30pm – 6pm/6.30pm although some flexibility is available.
The family have 4 wonderful children (all school age) so this would suit someone who enjoys being in a busy household.
The head Housekeeper will be responsible for managing a small team of cleaners and ensuring the smooth running of the house at all times.
This is a hands on role and the person must have previous housekeeping experience and be capable of performing all housekeeping duties to a high standard.
Lovely, friendly, working environment with other staff members around so its not an isolated role.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, permanent sprayer driver required for Euston Estate in Suffolk.
Hours:
- 7.30am-4pm, Monday- Friday with over time and weekends.
The person must have previous experience and be competent driving tractors. PA1 and PA2 essential.
The person will be driving a 2 year old Amazone Pantera, 36 metre spayer.
This is a permanent, employed position offering a very competitive salary.
Accommodation available for the right person if required.
For more information, please email Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced groom required for private yard with 8 ponies/horses located approx 8 miles north of Ipswich. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who would enjoy working on a smaller family yard in a lovely environment with fabulous facilities.
5 days a week- 8 hours a day. Excellent salary offered which will include 28 days holiday. Split shifts required 2 days a week.
The successful person must be confident handling horses on the ground, including the energetic and young stock who can be spooky.
Someone who is passionate about delivering the highest equine welfare standards.
The Position:-
- All yard work-mucking out, hays, waters etc
- Poo picking the fields and regular checking and cleaning of water troughs
- Keeping yard swept and clean
- Turning horses out and bringing in from the field, rug changing, picking out hooves etc
- Regular bathing and grooming of each horse
- Rehab schooling and educational development of young horses
- Exercising horses
- Liaising with farrier and vet to schedule checks, vaccinations etc
- Management of worming programme
- Maintenance of the manege , jumps, poles and dressage boards
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and committed to providing the best horse care possible
- Confident and experienced handling a variety of horses on the ground and ridden
- Will have at least 5 years groom experience with full responsibility of equine welfare at a yard or stud
- Will have BHS stage 3 or equivalent qualifications in equine welfare, stable management, equine nutrition and grooming
- Ideally have an equine coaching qualification
- Will have excellent time management and communication skills .
- Able to develop equine; feeding/nutritional and exercise programmes
This is a live out position so someone within half an hour would be preferred.
Car driver essential due to the location.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on July 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Cleaners / Housekeepers required for beautiful 10 bedroom property in Holt.
Friday and Monday changeovers to include:
- Full bed change
- Organising Laundry (separating towels and sheets) ready for collection
- Thoroughly cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens and full hoover throughout
- Clean laundry to be loaded into the cupboard.
To start ASAP, help this Friday would be wonderful as the family have been let down last minute.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on June 30, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Sprayer Operator required for farming business located 6 miles south of Burnham Market, Norfolk. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person with proven experience in a similar role to join this small friendly team. The successful person must show meticulous attention to detail.
The farm has 2000 ha of combinable crops plus 500 ha of sugar beet and potatoes.
The Position:-
- Day to day responsibility for the application of Plant Pesticide Products
- Maintenance, servicing and upkeep of JD R962i tailed sprayer
- Control and manage stock levels within various chemical stores
- Ensure spray records are kept up to date.
- Other responsibilities within off peak times may include, trailer work, cultivations, hedge cutting, workshop maintenance and other farming activities
The Person:-
- Will have proven experience in a similar role
- Capable of working in a team and individually
- Will have a strong ethic of health and safety is essential
- Must take a pride in the quality of their work with a high level of detail
- Will have excellent communication skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Will have an understanding of GPS/RTK systems
- Will have PA1 & 2 and NRoSO qualifications
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person and also a company pension scheme. Continuous training and periodic review are also offered.
Tel Rebecca 07771 655879
Posted on June 30, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Farm Office Administrator required for forward thinking farming business located approx 6 miles south of Burnham Market, Norfolk.
We are looking for someone who can work approx 12 hours a week over 2 days.
This would ideally suit someone with Farm office experience or knowledge of farming to understand the terms etc.
Key responsibilities:-
The role is mainly Gatekeeper recording however will include:-
- Entering completed workplans
- Recording all purchases of seeds, fertilisers, sprays etc
- Reconciling stocks twice yearly
- Setting up annual cropping and maintaining any changes through the year
- Produce annual cropping maps for all farms. A map book is prepared annually for all operators.
- Entering crop sales. Sales are estimated at the annual year end 30th September and updated to actuals throughout the year.
- Sending reconciled Gatekeeper reports to head office and to farm owners at various relevant year ends
Other Duties:-
- Updating various Excel spreadsheets to record grain, potatoes and sugar beet sales
- Coding invoices to Sentry Ltd for signature by the farm manager and scanning to head office accounts department
- Collating invoices to delivery notes
- Communicating with all farm owners where required. This is mainly ensuring both parties have all relevant input invoices, and that they are correct and can be paid.
- Producing Gatekeeper reports for farm owners as required
- Maintaining a simple Excel cashbook for one farm owner
- General filing, sorting post, stationery orders etc
Skills:-
- Office experience essential
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work without supervision
- Excellent IT and communication skills
- Strong prioritisation and organisational skills
- Ability to multitask
- Driving licence
- Farm knowledge would be an advantage
- Previous experience with gatekeeper preferred
Good salary offered to the successful person
Tel Rebecca 07771 655879
Posted on June 30, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groom required for private yard located approx 10 minutes from Swaffham, Norfolk.
We are looking for someone to start when the family move into their new home end of September 2023.
The position is for 12 hours a week over 3.5 days ( to include one weekend day ideally).
The family have 3 horses ( one is retired)
The position will involve the following:-
- All yard work-mucking out, sweeping, waters, hays etc
- Poo picking the field
- Turning horses out and bringing in from the field
- Rug changing and checking for injury
- Hacking available for good rider but this can be a non riding position if preferred
- Clipping and plaiting would be great but not essential
- Chance to compete at a low level for the right person.
The person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a good work ethic
- Friendly and easy to have around
- Happy to follow instructions
- Organised, tidy and efficient
- Confident handling horses on the ground
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Rebecca 07771 655879
Posted on June 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Nanny required for busy family located in Ipswich Suffolk.
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy Nanny to assist with the day to day care of 3 school age children ages 15, 11 and 7. Someone kind with a genuine love of working with children.
A cheerful, polite and assertive person will be required who can manage the study timetable with the children and make sure they fulfil it. The children are encouraged to keep their rooms tidy and the Nanny will be required to encourage this.
The family use a cleaning company so there is no housework involved other than general tidying and putting away.
Term Time Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 9pm and every other Saturday 10am to 4pm
School Holidays Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm
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Schools runs to 2 different schools ( safe car driver with clean licence)
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Serving children their meals ( pre-prepared)
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Creating, planning and taking the children to activities
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Making sure children have downtime before bed
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Organising bath and bed time
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Will preferably have childcare qualifications or a wealth of previous, fully referenced Nanny experience
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Car driver with a clean licence
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A good cook or be happy following cooking instructions
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Will be well educated and able to assist the children with their homework
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Live locally to Ipswich
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Non smoker
A good salary will be offered and a gym membership could be available to the Nanny.
Fully checkable references will be required as well as a DBS
www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on June 26, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for large, private, contemporary house in Hadleigh, Suffolk.
The house is a beautiful modern property with large rooms, high ceilings , lots of glass and solid floors. There is also an indoor swimming pool.
The owner keeps his home very tidy at all times and would like the housekeeper to maintain the house to a very high standard.
4-8 hours per week, split over 2 days ideally.
The position would include the following:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Bed changing
- Laundry and ironing
- Internal glass cleaning
- Preparing house for guests when required
- Keeping kitchen and bathrooms clean at all times
- Emptying dishwasher and putting away
- Unloading any deliveries
- Liaising with tradesmen when necessary
The person:
- Reliable, completely trustworthy and discrete
- Hard working with a keen eye for detail
- Will have very high standards and take a pride in keeping the house immaculate
- An experienced housekeeper with excellent laundry and ironing skills
- Polite and easy to have around
- Non smoker
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom required for small private yard to join one other full time Groom and owner providing first class care for 5/6 competition horses( 4 at the moment)
This is a lovely job for someone looking for a small but professionally run family yard . The yard is usually fairly quiet however there are busy times such as training days and competition days.
The rider competes as a young rider at present and was part of the winning team last year in the junior Europeans. She trains with some of the top trainers in the UK so a great opportunity for someone wanting to be part of this journey.
The successful person must be happy to follow instructions and work well with others.
Someone who can take sole charge to cover the other groom’s time off, so must be confident and capable.
Reliability and enthusiasm are essential with the ability to work to very high standards.
The yard has fabulous facilities making it a great working environment.
The ideal person will be able to carry out all yard duties to a high standard and preferably be able to clip and plait for competition.
There is riding for a very good, capable rider and a lorry driver(HGV) would be great but not a dealbreaker.
An excellent salary will be offered to the successful person.
References will be requested.
Tel Jackie 07979501997
Posted on June 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Sales Assistant required for newly opening London store offering emerging beauty brands, which will include fragrances, candles, make up and all things wonderful.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, flair and with excellent customer service skills to assist in this central London store.
This is a full time Monday to Friday position- 9am to 6pm
There will be a discretionary bonus offered on top of an annual salary.
The ideal person will be reliable, well presented and polite. They must have the ability to advise and sell to a variety of customers.
A interest in fashion and fragrances would be an advantage.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groundsperson required to join an established team working on a private Estate located near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
This is a great opportunity for someone to work within an English Heritage Garden providing excellent care for the wonderful grounds.
Monday to Friday 07.30am to 16.30pm with an earlier finish on Fridays.
This position offers a great deal of variety with no 2 days being the same.
The Position:-
- Full responsibility for all trees, hedges, grass and weeding on site
- 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
- Reporting any issues to the line manager, or subsequent departments for any repairs and maintenance
- Assisting when required with setting up and management of all parking for Estate events
- To operate within all site Health and Safety guidelines.
- Using large garden machinery, ride on mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and log processing equipment.
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and a really good team player
- Enthusiastic, hard working and self motivated
- Fully experienced in the use and upkeep of large garden machinery
- Will have a full UK driving licence
- Will be physically fit
- Happy to work outside in all weathers
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced groom required for private competition and livery yard located near Thetford.
We are looking for someone reliable to work 4 days a week which will include some weekend work. Hours will be 08.30am to 5.30pm.
This is a family yard and there are competition horses and young stock on site, so someone confident handling a variety of horses essential.
All yard duties to a high standard including mucking out, hays, waters, tidying yard, tack cleaning, poo picking, grooming, turning out and bringing horses in from the field. The successful person must be happy changing rugs, washing horses off, tacking up for rider etc
A good rider would be preferred as there will be plenty of riding available to the right person.
We are looking for someone to join this young, energetic team who has a genuine love of working with horses.
references will be requested
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large, private, country house located the Mundford area of West Norfolk.
We are looking for someone reliable with a wealth of private household experience to manage the cleaning within this lovely manor house.
The hours required will be 12 a week split between 2 days.
The Position:-
- All housework
- Changing bed linen
- Washing and ironing
- Unloading and reloading dishwasher
- Emptying bins
- Thorough kitchen and bathroom cleans
- Unloading shopping and organising cupboards on occasions
The Person:-
- Reliable, friendly with a good work ethic
- Nice to have around
- Experienced in private household cleaning to a very high standard
- Will have a keen eye for the finer detail
- Will take a pride in their work and enjoy seeing the house clean and tidy
- May suit someone with previous yacht stewarding experience
- Car driver
- Non smoker
- Animal lover preferred as the family have dogs and horses.
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person and references will be requested
Contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on June 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Experienced Gardener required for private country house located in Layer Breton near Colchester Essex.
We are looking for someone who can work 3 full days a week throughout the year to manage these lovely, established 4.5 acre gardens.
The Position:-
- All lawn care using large garden machinery
- Maintaining the small hedges around the garden
- Maintaining the formal borders-weeding, pruning, cutting back etc
- Keeping the cutting garden refreshed to produce flowers for the house and a good display
- Vegetable and fruit growing
- Looking after the small greenhouse plants.
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a really good work ethic
- Will have a good horticultural background and excellent plant identification skills
- Must be happy to work alone and use own initiative
- Will have high standards and take a pride in making sure the gardens look their best at all times
- Polite and easy to get along with
- Experienced with the use and maintenance of large garden machinery including ride on mower, strimmers etc
- Car driver with own transport
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide excellent references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groundsperson/Handyperson required for private country house located 3 miles from Newmarket and 12 miles from Cambridge.
We are looking for a reliable person who can work 12 hours a week over 3 days keeping the grounds of this house neat and tidy throughout the year.
The job will involve a variety of tasks from lawn care to pet care(2 dogs).
The Position:-
- All grass care using large garden machinery, strimming, edging etc
- Hedge Cutting
- Weeding, cutting back, replanting and watering
- Keeping driveways and paths clear and weed free
- Cleaning gutters of the property when required
- Leaf collection
- Liaising with tradesmen
- BBQ prep ( cleaning and putting away etc)
- Pet care for 2 dogs
- Car washing
- Patio and driveway pressure washing
- Ground maintenance including fencing repairs
- Season specific tasks
- Occasional errands
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a ‘can do’ attitude and a good work ethic
- Experienced with using large garden machinery
- Will have good horticultural knowledge
- Will have good DIY skills
- Will be polite and happy to liaise with visitors to property
- An animal lover as family have 2 dogs
- Car driver with own transport
- Within 40 minutes of property
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Gardener/Handyperson required for private country house located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone reliable to work one full day a week assisting the Gardener with a variety of tasks to keep the grounds of this lovely property looking great at all times.
The Position:-
- Grass cutting
- Strimming
- Edging
- Weeding, cutting back
- Leaf collecting
- Spraying
- Hedge Cutting
- Chopping logs
- Keeping swimming pool area and tennis court clean and tidy
- Maintaining driveways
- General tidying and DIY tasks around the estate where necessary
The Person:-
- Reliable, easy to get along with and polite
- Will have good horticultural knowledge
- Happy to take instruction
- Happy to have a varied workload
- Experienced in basic DIY
- Experienced with large garden machinery
- Car driver
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Gardener /Groundsperson required for private household located approx 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.
The grounds consist of formal lawns and gardens with a total of 8 acres including the house.
The Position:-
- All lawn care
- Strimming, edging, treating etc
- Managing the greenhouses-growing vegetables for the house
- Caring for fruit trees
- Maintaining the formal borders and cutting garden
- Keeping the grounds and areas around the house clean and tidy
- Keeping driveways and paths clean and weed free
- General maintenance throughout the year.
- Responsibility for detecting plants under stress(drought/disease/insects etc) and intervening
- Working with existing household and estate staff
The Person:-
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Polite and easy to get along with
- Previous sole or senior gardener position
- Excellent horticultural knowledge
- Vegetable growing experience
- Large garden machinery experience
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Lovely part time, temporary Nanny required to look after two young children aged 2.5 yrs and 1 year whilst both parents are at work.
The placement will be 4 months long and will require someone to help every Wednesday for the whole day.
Dates:
- Start date: 20th September 2023
- End date: 31st January 2024
Car driver essential as the eldest will need collecting from a local nursery at midday.
No cleaning required just someone who loves children and has a caring, kind and friendly way about them.
Qualifications are not essential but previous childcare and excellent references a must.
For more information please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on June 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
URGENTLY REQUIRED DUE TO BEING LET DOWN-
Admissions Registrar /Head’s PA required to cover maternity leave to start July 2023 until May 2024.
The position is within one of the leading independent Preparatory and Nursery Schools in the county and is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Admissions Registrar to join the team for approx 9 months.
The successful person will be dealing with parents from the initial telephone call applying for a place for their child through to the welcoming of the child to their first day.
The admissions process will involve:-
- Initial enquiry from parent
- Arranging an appointment to visit the school
- Gathering personal information about the child – interests, hobbies, sports etc
- Liaise with class teacher
- Arrange further visits to school if required
- Provide all forms to be filled if they decide to take a place and suggest a trial day
- Follow up call/email after trial day
The PA role will involve:-
- Diary Management
- Dealing with correspondence both written and verbal
- Arranging parent meetings
The person:-
- Reliable, punctual, well presented and polite
- Well spoken with a good command of the English language
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Will be happy to liaise with parents, other staff and pupils
- Previous school experience desired
- Will have excellent IT skills
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Driver required by premium pet service providing luxury away from home holiday stays for dogs in the beautiful Norfolk/Suffolk countryside.
We are looking for someone to join our small team to work a maximum of 1 day a week to start with, more in the busy holiday season. This will hopefully progress to 2 days a week in the near future.
The position will involve driving ( car provided) to a variety of locations in the UK to collect dogs who will be spending the day at the dog spa or spending a quiet week in the country whilst their owners are away.
The car will be provided and insured for use whilst at work and an hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Clean driving licence essential, excellent references and a DBS .
Tel Jackie 079079 501997
Posted on June 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Temporary Part Time Groundsperson/Handyperson required for the summer months to assist gardener on private country estate between Sudbury and Colchester.
We are looking for someone reliable who would enjoy working outside for a few weeks during the summer in the most wonderful location. Someone willing to take instruction with a ‘can do’ attitude. A good team player, polite and easy to get along with.
You would be required to cut grass using large ride on mower, strim areas around the estate and generally keep on top of tidying.
Carrying out basic DIY and painting would also be required, helping move furniture and generally assisting where needed.
Car driver preferred as rural location.
This would suit a gap year student or someone looking for work in their college holidays. You will need to be physically fit as there will be some lifting required at times.
This can be Monday to Friday and full time( temp) may be considered if preferred.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Head Gardener required for large private Estate located in the most stunning location approx 9 miles South East of Newmarket.
The incoming gardener will have horticultural qualifications and excellent plant knowledge to manage these beautiful gardens to the highest standard.
The head gardener will be assisted by 2 excellent part time gardeners to ensure everything is kept at it’s best. There are 2 full time members of the team who carry out most of the grass cutting, hedge cutting and they also oversee the rewilding and animal husbandry.
This is an amazing opportunity for someone looking for a position where they can make full use of their horticultural skills .
The Estate is undergoing extensive changes with large areas of rewilding well underway , a vineyard which will produce wine in the next 2 years and a winery.
There will also be an education centre completed soon ,so children and adults can learn and enjoy the Estate’s vision and creation.
Animals are also an important part of the Estate and rare breed sheep and cattle graze the natural parkland.
Accommodation is available within a newly built, family house a short walk from the gardens.
The Position:-
- To manage the formal gardens- roses, water features, pergola with climbers, a huge variety of shrubs, ornamental trees and cutting garden
- To manage the kitchen garden, greenhouse and propagation
- To provide colour and display for walkways, leisure areas and around the main house
- To design and create new gardens around the Estate
- To replenish certain areas and continue to improve on previous planting
The Person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic and passionate about horticulture
- Happy to work within a small ,energetic , young team as well as alone a lot of the time
- Horticulturally qualified
- Experienced within walled gardens, kitchen gardens, vegetable growing, fruit trees etc
- Happy to work around the Estate as part of a close team
- Will have grass care experience and be able to use large garden machinery when required
If you have all the above qualities and would enjoy a real country lifestyle with like minded people , then please apply now.
A very competitive salary will be offered.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
This is a fantastic opportunity for a lightweight, experienced rider / groom who is looking to work with smart Pony Club / British Showjumping competition ponies. The person will purely be responsible for the daily care of the three children’s wonderful ponies including:
- Mucking out
- Feeding
- Poo picking
- Grooming
- Clipping
- Pulling manes/tails
- Tacking up
- Tack cleaning
- Exercising, lunging and schooling (between 123cm-142cm)
- Supervising riding after school
- Driving small horse lorry
- Getting the ponies ready for lessons, competitions etc
- Competition preparation, washing, plaiting, trimming
- Taking the children and their ponies to shows, Pony Club and rallies
- Liaising with farriers and vets
This is a full-time temporary position to cover maternity leave and the person must be flexible. If time allows, the family may ask the person to help with the racehorses which are based on the same yard.
Core hours would be 8.00am-12 and when the children are riding after school, they would be required to be there from 5.00pm-7.00pm
Approximately 35 hours a week
Fixed – term contract for one year providing maternity cover. Start date: ASAP
This is a live out position so someone local to Newmarket would be preferable. The yard is based in the centre of gorgeous Newmarket and is busy and bustling. Due to the nature of the position weekends will be required too. This would suit someone who loves horses and enjoys helping children progress up the ladder.
Riding photos will be required as well as excellent working references and an up-to-date DBS check.
The children are aged between 6-11 years.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or to apply directly please follow the link to our website below.
