Job Type: Live out

Customer Service/Office Administrator – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk REF 1287 ON HOLD

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Customer Service/Office Administrator required for luxury hat brand located approx 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

Hours will be approx 20 per week- flexibility can be shown on the days these are worked.

We are looking for a reliable, friendly person to join a small established team who provide a very professional service within this family owned business.

The Position:-

Handling all customer service related emails and calls which will include product enquiries, taking orders and handling complaints
Liaising with couriers
Assisting the Operations Manager with administrative tasks
Assisting in the warehouse with packing during peak times and to provide cover as and when needed.
Split 50% customer service and 50% supporting the Operations Manager and wider team.

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and a good team player
Friendly and easy to get along with
Polite and well presented
Experienced in customer service
Will have excellent IT skills
A car driver with own transport
Will have excellent communication skills both on the phone and face to face
Will have a good command of the English language both verbal and written

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

To start asap.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Housekeeper , Braintree, Essex. REF 1286

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced housekeeper required for beautiful country house located close to Braintree Essex. We are looking for someone with excellent cleaning skills to cover the full time housekeeper’s time off.

The position will include all housework to a very high standard so this would suit someone who takes a pride in their work and who has a keen eye for detail.

Vacuuming, polishing, bathroom and kitchen cleans plus general tidying. The 5 hours may sometimes involve bed changing and laundry, depending on what needs doing.

The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy and a really friendly person to have around.

The family have 2 little children and a dog.

Good salary offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner/Cook Bures, Suffolk REF 1285

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner/Cook required for country house located in Bures Suffolk.

We are looking for someone who can work 5 hours a week preferably on a Tuesday, however flexibility can be shown.

Although the house is large ,there are only 2 people living there most of the time, apart from when guests come to stay.

The position will include all housework, general tidying, bed changing, kitchen and bathroom clean and washing.

When the house is busy extra beds will be need to be made up.

The home owner would love someone who would be happy to spring cleans of the unused rooms at regular intervals.

Cooking will also be required at times with the possibility of batch cooking.

Someone local preferred and definitely a non smoker.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful, fully referenced person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Housekeeper/Cleaner – Boxford, Suffolk REF 1282

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for large country house located approx 2 miles from Boxford, Suffolk.

We are looking for someone to start 28th March who can thoroughly clean this lovely family home ready for the new family to move in to.

The initial clean will be over 2 days 28th and 29th March and then moving forward the housekeeper will be required 4/5 hours every other week.

All housework, possibly to include laundry and ironing at a later date, but initially purely cleaning and tidying to enable the young family to be comfortable in their new home. The family have 2 little children and no pets.

Car driver and non smoker.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

TEMPORARY – Nanny / Mother’s help (6th July – September)- Holt Ref 1239

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help to work during the school holidays July 6th to September 8th 2023

Working hours will be 7/8 am till 7pm.

Household chores relating to Children
Preparing and serving children’s lunch / supper
Assisting with homework
Organising playtime
Getting boys ready for bed
Tidying the children’s areas
Washing children’s clothes
Keeping kitchen clean and tidy

Car driver and non smoker essential

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide excellent, fully checkable references.

Contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Mother’s Help / Groom – Holt – REF 1277

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Mother’s Help / Groom required for a busy family of 5 located approx 10 miles from the North Norfolk Coast. A lovely opportunity for someone to be part of the family in the country.

The ideal person would be available to work Monday to Friday 12-6.30/7pm (these hours are essential for the family).

The Position: –

Helping with the morning routine (tidying away after breakfast, walking the dog, feeding ponies, feeding chickens etc)
Picking children up from school when needed
Staying with youngest child whilst Mummy does the school collection in the afternoon, lots of playing, fresh air etc before siblings return home
Helping with supper, homework, bath and bedtime routine
General housework duties including hoovering, ironing when time allows
Walking the family dog
Can be a live in position in a lovely family home if required although someone live out would be preferable
Help with children’s pony’s and animals (Feeding, Changing of rugs etc)

The Person: –

Reliable and flexible who enjoys being in a busy country household
Must love children, dogs , chickens and horses
Non smoker
Be a safe car driver with a clean license
Have a happy, warm, kind and caring way about them

A very good hourly rate of pay will be offered to the right candidate on a self-employed or employed basis.

In the school holidays the hours could change slightly and be more daytime based.

Please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Companion- Tiptree, Essex Ref 1274

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time Companion required for single lady living near Tiptree, Essex.

We are looking for someone reliable, trustworthy and most of all kind and caring to spend a little time during the week with this lovely lady.

Ideally 6 hours a week over 2 or 3 days.

Someone local who can literally pop in for a cup of tea and a chat, possibly make lunch and stay a while. In time perhaps take the lady out for a drive and stop for coffee etc to break up the day.

A little personal care may be required to assist with showering, other than this the lady is fit and active. She does not drive so a car driver would be an advantage.

References and a DBS check will be requested.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Competition Groom – Brentwood, Essex Ref 1273

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Competition Groom required for private showjumping yard located near Brentwood Essex.. This would suit someone with previous senior or head groom experience working with competition horses – dressage, showjumping or eventing.

5 .5 day week but weekend work would be included on a rota basis.

The Position:-

All yard duties to a high standard
Turning horses out to a high standard
Preparing horses for travel, bandaging etc
Loading lorry for travel and competition
Travelling to shows both in the UK and abroad.
Driving the lorry (HGV)
Handling horses confidently on the ground
Lunging
Riding if a competent rider( hacking and warming up)
Spotting injury and illness and advising the relevant parties

The Person:-

Reliable, Punctual and hard working
Must be a good team player and easy to get on with
Previous experience with competition horses
Fit and active
Able to turn horses out to a high standard
Lorry driver with HGV licence
Will be happy to travel to shows UK and abroad
Within 40 minutes of Brentwood or willing to relocate

Good salary offered to successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 50199

Gardener/Groundsperson – Cambridgeshire REF 1271

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Gardener required for private gardens located South of Cambridge. Ideally 4/5 days a week with a minimum of 32 hours.

We are looking for a professional gardener who can manage the 3 acre walled garden.

The position would suit someone with a keen interest in organic/or biodynamic gardening and who can work with very little chemical use.

The Position will include :

Lawn Care including mowing with a ride on mower
Strimming
Weeding and Pruning
Care of formal rose garden
Maintaining the wild flower meadow
Maintenance and development of the borders
Restocking/replanting where necessary – good horticultural knowledge and a desire to evolve the garden overtime
Maintaining kitchen garden and cutting garden
Build planting
Maintenance of paths and driveway
Hedge cutting
Leaf blowing
Tennis court area maintenance
Compost heap
Carrying out basic handy person duties

The Person:

Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
Previous employment as a gardener
Good horticultural knowledge
Good with use and upkeep of large garden machinery
Happy to carry out basic maintenance around the property
Car driver- with own transport
Experience working at a Cambridge college would be an advantage.

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Office Manager – Ipswich – REF 1267

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Office Manager required for a leading National Insurance company located approx 10 minutes from Ipswich . Easy access from the A12 with on site parking.

As a key member of the leadership team you will be required to provide effective support to the agents through the management and development team.

You will contribute to the continued delivery of first class customer service and complaint day to day operations.

We are looking for an experienced leader who is highly organised, self motivated and enthusiastic. Whilst previous insurance experience would be an advantage a strong background in leadership is essential.

The Person will be:-

Self Motivated and sales focused
Organised with excellent time management
Willing to learn
Charismatic and brilliant with people
A problem solver who can use their own initiative and judgement
Able demonstrate attributes of honesty, integrity, due skill, care and diligence
Able to manage and prioritise workloads effectively
Flexible, adaptable and open to new ideas
Fully IT competent with great administrative skills

Qualifications and Experience :-

Minimum of Grade c in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Proven experience of managing a team essential
Strong IT literacy , being proficient in the use of MS Office Applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
A background in insurance or financial services would be an advantage but not essential.

Salary negotiable depending on the candidate.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper – Blakeney, Norfolk – REF 1268

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time, very experienced housekeeper required for a lovely family home near the coast.

The ideal hours:

8.30am-1.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (although this can be flexible).

The family have children (school age) and pets and on the odd occasion would really appreciate it if the person could walk their two energetic dogs and sometimes stay at the house with the two children if they are away.

We are looking for someone who is very thorough and happy to get stuck in and use their initiative.

All housekeeping duties will be required (keeping on top of the house throughout the week, washing, ironing, tidying things away, making rooms look lovely and neat).

Excellent references required. Non smoker and driver essential due to remote location.

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

Part Time Housekeeper -Warwick, Warwickshire – REF 1266

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced, traditional Housekeeper required for large private country house near Knowle in Warwickshire( 20 minutes from Warwick)

This is a part time position with approximately 12/14 hours a week spread over 2 days – Tuesday and Thursday

We are looking for someone who is highly organised and understands the demands of working within a private household.

Someone with a friendly, easy to get along with personality and an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude.

The Position: –

All housework, laundry and ironing to a high standard
Grocery shopping and cupboard stock replenishing
Supervising trades people and deliveries
General errands such as taking dry cleaning and collecting
Occasional weekend work

The Person: –

Reliable, organised with a great work ethic
Car driver with own transport
Non smoker
Will have very high standards and a keen eye for detail
Friendly and a nice person to have around.
Animal friendly

References will be requested, and a DBS check will be required

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Part Time Secretary/Office Assistant – Chelmsford Ref 1265

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Secretary/Office Assistant with Property Management experience required for private farm in Writtle near Chelmsford Essex. The farm has diversified and now includes industrial units.

We are looking for someone who can work approx 10 hours a week over 2 days – can be flexible around school hours ( but this is a year round position)

The ideal person will reliable, trustworthy with an easy to get along with personality.

The Position:-

General office duties – filing and record keeping
Dealing with emails, letters and phone calls
Property Management – industrial unit rentals and leases.
Administration

The Person:

Reliable, punctual with a good work ethic
Will have excellent communication skills both face to face and on the phone
Able to deal with emails and post
Experienced with property management
Will have excellent IT skills
Knowledge of Xero would be an advantage but not essential

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Recruitment Consultant – Suffolk / Norfolk- REF 1264 (On Hold)

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Rural Recruitment are looking for a part time recruitment consultant to join the team.

This is a remote position although someone based in Suffolk or Norfolk would be preferable to make team meetings easier.

We are looking for someone to become an integral member of our business and help it continue to expand. There is plenty of scope in the role for an ambitious, driven and reliable person. Opportunity for more hours is certainly a possibility.

15- 20 hours a week plus extra hours to cover staff holidays and school holidays.

Core Hours:

3.00pm -5.30 / 6.00pm (Monday- Wednesday)

5 hours (Thursday)

3.00pm -5.30 / 6.00pm (Friday)

The person needs to have:

Excellent communication skills
Experience of building good relationships
A polite, friendly, approachable and professional way about them
Brilliant IT skills, capable of learning how to use/navigate in-house systems and job boards
A good use of the English language and grammar
Knowledge of the equine industry (paramount)
A discreet and confidential manner
Excellent professional references

This would suit someone who doesn’t have commitments either end of the day and is able to take calls and respond to emails outside of school hours and during all school holidays.

The Role:

Registering new clients and candidates
Sending out terms and conditions of business
Using bespoke, in-house CRM system to log all data / correspondence
Liaising with clients and candidates from all walks of life
Writing adverts
Posting adverts on various job boards
Arranging interviews and trial days/periods
Obtaining references and DBS checks
Negotiating salaries, working hours
Arranging start dates and checking that both client and candidate are happy

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to rebecca@ruralrecruitment.co.uk. Please do not call in the first instance.

Once CVS have been received and reviewed we will get back to you.

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Wickham Market, Suffolk REF 1263

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for private country house located close to Wickham Market and Framlingham.

We are looking for someone who can work a total of 4-6 hours per week split over 2 days. TO START MAY 2023

The Position:-

All housework to a very high standard within this lovely period farmhouse
Hoovering, dusting, polishing, floor cleaning, bin emptying, bathrooms and kitchen cleans

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual with an easy to get along with personality
Experienced cleaning large houses
Will have a keen eye for detail and be an enthusiastic, thorough cleaner
Happy cleaning bathrooms and general tidying

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

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

PA/Estate Manager – Newmarket, Suffolk REF 1260

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Private PA/Estate Manager required for private country Estate located approx 5 minutes from Newmarket, Suffolk.

This is a Monday to Friday position and we are looking for a polite, well presented person with previous private PA experience to join the team on this beautiful Estate.

The Position:

Office Based 5 days per week
Assist the principal with any personal requests which may include administrative, purchasing, correspondence
Full management of Estate rental property portfolio
Organise property repairs and liaise with contractors (builders, plumbers and other trades)
Organise and instruct required safety certificates
Maintain accurate records
High attention to detail
Proactively manage diaries, scheduling meetings and travel
Day to day office management
Liaising with the wider team (Accountant/Land Agent/Gardeners/Maintenance team/Gamekeeper)
Assist in planning estate events
Any other tasks that fall within the remit of the post

Person Specification:

Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task, organise others and work on own initiative and with limited supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to fit the role’s needs
Confident with IT and online communication systems (the office uses Mac’s)
Trustworthiness to manage sensitive and confidential information
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines
Ability to filter information and assess priorities
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels
Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise
Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
Previous PA experience required
Due to location, driver essential
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Nest Pension
Generous salary offered

The successful person will be required to provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Groom – Newmarket REF 1259

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Groom required for private eventing yard located between Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket( easy access from the A14). The family compete to a high level both in the UK and abroad.

There are 11 beautiful horses on the yard and we are looking for a new team member to provide extra high standard cover.

The facilities are excellent making the working environment very comfortable. Other grooms employed so this is not an isolated position although you will be required to work alone at times.

We are looking for someone who can work the following hours:

Both ends of the day -7-7.30am to 11am and then back again 3pm to 5pm ( ideally)

Mornings only – to include weekends ( alternate preferred)

Afternoons only- to include weekends ( alternate preferred)

The Position:-

High standard yard duties – mucking out, grooming, hays, waters, feeds etc
Handling horses on the ground-leading in and out of the field, rug changing, bandaging etc
Checking for injuries and illness and make owner etc aware
Tacking horses up for the rider
Washing horses off after exercise
Keeping the yard clean and tidy

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and easy to get along with
Must have a genuine love of working with horses ( in all weathers)
Will follow instructions and be able to use own initiative when required
Will be able to provide excellent references
Car driver
Happy to work weekends on a regular basis.

A good hourly salary will be paid to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Temporary Holiday Nanny – Holt Ref 1257

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

We are looking for a experienced Nanny to help look after school aged young girl near to the village of Holt Norfolk

This position is for two days a week in the Easter and Summer Holidays, 8am- 5pm, days could vary week by week, which will be discussed at interview.

Dates of School Holidays

24^th March – 12^th April

29^th June – 4^th September

The Position: –

Household chores relating to Children
Preparing and serving children’s lunch / supper
Organising playtime
Tidying the children’s areas
Creating fun activities

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
Non smoker
Car driver and non-smoker essential

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

Please contact Georgie info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Temporary Groom – Offton, Ipswich Suffolk REF 1256

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Temporary Groom required for small private yard located in Offton approx 20 minutes from Ipswich. Easy access from Hadleigh, Bildeston, Stowmarket and Sudbury.

We are looking for a reliable person who can cover this short period starting afternoons only on the 27th February 2023 and then mornings and afternoon from 3rd March until 13th March.

The family have 4 horses – 2 live out. The hours will be 7am to 9am and then back again 3pm to 5pm approx.

The Position:-

All yard work to a high standard
Top class care of all horses as if they are your own
Feeding morning and evening
Hays and waters
Poo picking the field
Keeping the yard clean
Checking horses for injury/illness and reporting to owner/vet etc

The Person :-

Reliable, trustworthy and very experienced with horses.
Happy to work alone
Confident handling horses on the ground, rug changing , leading to the field etc
Car driver with own transport
Able to provide fully checkable references
Local

Tel jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Soft Landscaper – Woodbridge, Suffolk REF 1254

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Experienced Soft Landscaper required for Landscape and Design Company located approx 15 minutes from Woodbridge in the village of Dennington.

We are looking for someone to join the established team who can provide a professional service to maintain the high standards of the company.

This is a Monday to Friday position 8am to 4pm.

The Position:-

Maintaining clients gardens to a very high standard
Weeding, pruning, cutting back, restocking etc
Grass cutting using ride on mowers and push mowers
Strimming, hedge cutting, spraying
Tree pruning
Rose care
Shrubs and formal borders
General tidying, sweeping patios etc

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and a good team player
Friendly and easy to get along with.
Car driver with own transport and clean licence
Excellent horticultural knowledge
Experienced with use and care of large garden machinery
Able to work in a team or alone when required
Polite and well presented.

Tel jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Lavenham REF 1252

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced, traditional housekeeper required to cover 12 hours a week over 2 days – Monday and Friday.

The family home is located in a rural location between Bildeston and Lavenham-easy access from Hadleigh, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury.

The Housekeeper must be reliable, highly organised and easy to get along with. Someone who understands the demands of working within a busy family household, who is organised, friendly with a ‘can do’ attitude.

The family have young children including a new baby, so child friendly person essential. There are Nannies employed so no childcare involved.

The Position:-

All housework, laundry and ironing to a high standard
Larder management and shopping to restock as and when necessary
Running errands such as to drop off/collect dry cleaning/post office etc
Dealing with trades people when owners away.
Food preparation for the family, cooking for the freezer and for occasional entertaining
Occasional weekend and Bank Holiday cover will be required

The Person:-

Reliable, highly organised with a great work ethic
Car driver with own transport
Non smoker

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

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Part Time Housekeeper – Newmarket, Suffolk REF 1251

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private country house located approx 8 miles South of Newmarket.

We are looking for someone who has previously worked within a private household and understands the demands of working around a busy family.

The days will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with the very occasional Saturday. The hours will be 9am to 12 with a little flexibility to increase if required.

Start date to be agreed.

A good salary will be offered to the successful person.

The Position:-

Housework to a high standard of a very large house
Washing and ironing
Bed changing
Thorough kitchen and bathroom cleaning
Deep cleans when necessary
Emptying bins
Emptying and refilling dishwasher
Cleaning and relaying fires

The person:-

Reliable, punctual with a good work ethic
Friendly, polite and easy to get along with
A housekeeper with high standards and a keen eye for detail
Someone who understands what needs doing in the house and when
Car driver
Non smoker
Able to provide fully checkable references

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Full Time Gardener/ Groundsperson/ Handyperson- Ref 1250

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Gardener/Groundsperson/Handyperson- rurally located between Bury St Edmunds and Diss

Monday – Friday although can be flexible to 4 days a week for the right person. Grounds totalling 58 acres of which 3 acres are formal gardens and the rest are parkland/meadow. We are looking for a very experienced, well referenced individual who takes great pride in their work, is organised and motivated.

Gardens require

Lawn care including use and maintenance of large gardening machinery/equipment
Horticultural experience essential to maintain and restock formal boarders and vegetable garden

Grounds require

Maintenance of hedges, ditches and driveways
Tractor driver preferred- paddock maintenance (topping, spraying, rolling)
Log splitting during winter months
Keeping all grounds in good condition all year round

General

Repair fences
Painting
Minor repairs for plumbing
Bin emptying
Changing bulbs etc

Very competitive salary offered, no accommodation available, car driver essential, non- smoker required, excellent working references will be requested.

For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997

Full Time Grounds Maintenance Operative – Cambridgeshire REF 1249 ON HOLD

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Grounds Maintenance Operative required for private Estate with 2 sites located 10 miles south of Cambridge and 7 miles East of Cambridge.

The principle role will be to ensure the high standard of general maintenance is upheld on the Estate. It is likely that each week will have a number of tasks to attend to and ad hoc emergency repairs as appropriate.

This is a Monday to Friday – 40 hour a week position.

Car driver and tractor driver essential. Also experience with using a tele handler required.

The Position will include:-

Vehicle checks and maintenance
Maintenance of Biomass system
Telehandler work
Gutter clearance/repairs
Fence and boundary maintenance
Irrigation system maintenance
General handyperson duties on an ad hoc basis
Leaf blowing/Hedge Cutting/Weeding/Spraying
Tractor and implement driving
Paddock cutting, rolling etc
Overseeing that all Estates are clean and tidy.

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Half Term Nanny- Hunstanton, Norfolk (Tuesday 14th February- Thursday 16th February)- REF 1248

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

We are looking for a lovely nanny to help look after 2 gorgeous children aged 3 and 5 next week during half term whilst the parents are working.

Days:

Tuesdays 14th , Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th February

Hours:

9.00am-1.00pm

Driver essential and previous childcare experience a must.

Non-smoker, up to date DBS check and glowing references required.

If you are free to help, we would love to hear from you. Even if you can only do one or two of the days required the family might be able to work around this.

For more information, please contact Georgie on 07920 770286 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Nanny/Mother’s Help -Hadleigh, Suffolk – REF 1247

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Nanny with childcare qualifications required for busy young family with 4 children ages 9, 7, 4 and 4 months at present. The family live in Hadleigh so easy access from Ipswich, Colchester and Sudbury.

This position is Monday to Friday with the following hours: –

Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 7am to 6pm, Thursday and Friday 12.30-6pm

The Position: –

Sole care of 4 children whilst parents work from home and in London
Organising breakfast for all children and getting them ready for school
Take the 2 middle children to local school
Care for baby throughout the day, feeds, naps, baby groups etc
Collect older child from Colchester school- use of family car for this.
Back home to make tea and look after all children until parents’ home at 6pm

The Person: –

Reliable, punctual with a genuine love of working with children
Caring, kind, fun and organised
A good safe driver with clean licence
Qualified to childcare level 3
Able to cook healthy children’s meals and snacks.
Happy caring for young baby who will be 7 months when Nanny starts
Will enjoy creating activities for the children and understand the need for quiet times (reading, drawing etc)
Non smoker
Will have an up-to-date DBS
Will be able to provide fully checkable references

A generous salary will be offered to the successful person.

For more information, please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Farm Secretary/ Bookkeeper/Property Manager – Witham, Essex REF 1244 under offer

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Farm Secretary with Bookkeeping and Property Management experience required for large family Estate located approx 11 miles North of Chelmsford near the village of Witham.

This position is ideally 3 full days a week, however it could be full time initially to sort out a transfer of management and therefore efficient office support will be required.

We are looking for someone who would enjoy a varied working day covering general office duties , such as filing, answering the telephone and dealing with emails, to bookkeeping ( currently using Excel spreadsheets) and dealing with the property management.

Previous role as an Estate or Farm Secretary would be an advantage.

Someone with excellent IT skills is essential as new systems will be brought into action in the future . The Estate uses Apple products so someone used to using a Mac would be preferred.

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Head Gardener – Witham, Essex REF 1243

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time RHS qualified Head Gardener required for private Estate located close to Witham and approx 11 miles North of Chelmsford.

We are looking for someone very experienced who can manage these beautiful gardens and restore them to their former splendour where needed.

This is a Monday to Friday position and the hours will be 8.30am to 4.30pm

The gardens comprise a one acre victorian walled garden and a further two acres of lawns and beds around the stately home.

The current gardener is sadly retiring after 4 years, so the incoming Head Gardener will be required to continue with the refurbishment of the walled garden and restoration of various flower beds.

This would suit a passionate gardener who would relish the opportunity of a blank canvas to bring the walled garden back to it’s former glory.

The gardens are private but it is hoped that they can be opened up a few days a year for charity events.

Car driver essential.

Other requirements of the position are:-

2 acres of lawn care using large garden machinery
hedge cutting – no topiary
strimming
maintaining the cutting garden
maintaining the rose garden
vegetable growing
managing 2 large greenhouses
maintaining fruit cages
keeping the swimming pool area clean and tidy and tending the exotic plants within
cutting the lawn of the grass tennis court

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

Accommodation could be available for the right person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Groundsperson – Cambridgeshire REF 1242

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Groundsperson required for private Estate comprising 2 locations , one approx 10 miles south of Cambridge the other 7 miles East of Cambridge.

This is a Monday to Friday position and the hours will be 8am to 4pm. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and a good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

We are looking for someone who can start 1st April 2023 and who will come to the Estate with the following experience from a similar position.

Lawn care including using large ride on mower
Hedge cutting
Strimming
Leaf blowing
Weeding/spraying/pruning
Soft Landscaping
Tractor Driving
Paddock maintenance using tractor and implements
Fence maintenance
Irrigation system maintenance
Use and maintenance of machinery
Overseeing that the Estates are clean and tidy
Assisting with care of livestock
Assisting with general maintenance including biomass boilers.

The Person will be:-

Reliable, punctual, easy to get along with and a good team player
A car driver with a clean licence
Will have relevant certification for pesticide use , tele handler and man cage and chain saw use.
Competent in the use of Tractors and PTO Management
Willing to sign a Non -Disclosure agreement
Have a reasonable level of fitness to assist with heavy work if necessary
Happy to work in line with the Estate’s Health and Safety Policy and safe systems of work.
Able to establish an annual maintenance plan in line with budgets compiled by the office team.

Health and Safety inductions will be given upon commencement of this role. Occupational health screening will be carried out upon commencement of the role.

The Estate has a small close knit team with big plans for the future, so someone who is willing to share ideas with a positive contribution would be great.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Nanny/Housekeeper – Boxford, Suffolk REF 1241

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Nanny/Housekeeper required to help busy young family with after school care of 2 children ages 10 and 12.

We are looking, primarily for someone with excellent childcare experience but who would be happy to assist with housework within the family home. A genuine love of working with children is essential.

Hours approx 3.30pm to 7.30pm weekdays.(20 hours) Up to 35 hours available to include more housework.

Extra hours during school holidays can be available.

The children go to school in Ipswich so a confident, safe driver with a clean licence is essential.

The Position:-

Collecting children from school in Ipswich
Providing tea to the children on their return to the house
Overseeing homework and down time
Bedtime routine
Housework
Laundry and ironing

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual and completely trustworthy
Previous childcare employment
Happy to cook healthy children’s teas
Car driver with clean driving licence
Local to Boxford, Suffolk
Will be able to provide fully checkable references
Childcare qualifications would be preferred.
Non smoker
DBS check

A good salary on an employed basis will be offered to the successful applicant.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Hard Landscaper – Bures, Suffolk- REF 1238

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Hard Landscaper required for award winning commercial and domestic Landscape Construction Company based in Suffolk.

We are looking for someone to join this established team providing a professional service at all times to maintain the excellent reputation for the Company’s first class quality and service.

There are many projects large and small in progress and planned for the future throughout East Anglia and into London.

The Skills required are:-

Excellent communication skills
Ability to accurately assess progress of a project in order to deliver on time
A proven track record as a landscaper – at least 3 years relevant experience
Brilliance in Setting Out/Paving and Brick Work, small retaining walls, paths and footings
Experience in setting up sites and levels, interpreting drawings and specifications
Experience in the use of different types of plant, excavators and other site machinery
Reliable , positive and proactive attitude, and a very critical eye for detail
Health and Safety awareness and a CSCS card useful
Driving licence and confident towing essential
Keep and maintain clean and safe working environment, in line with company policy.

In return for your skills the Company will offer:-

An industry competitive salary
Any training that you think would be useful to enhancing your skills
Uniform and equipment
Company pension scheme
An exciting environment with lots of opportunity to grow and for promotion
Working on award winning gardens

Hours of work:-

Minimum contracted 40 hours per week Monday to Friday , 7.30am to 4pm

Other points worth noting:-

The Company are privately owned so there is opportunity for career opportunities and progression.
The size of the business allows the owners etc to get to all of the staff members and understand individual needs and ambitions.
Commitment to staff development and training
Exciting mix of private and commercial clients making every job different and interesting
Modern fleet of vehicles, machinery and stock
Strong culture and reputation for quality and customer service.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Hadleigh, Suffolk REF 1237

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for private country house located approx 3 miles from Hadleigh Suffolk.

We are looking for a reliable person to manage the cleaning of this lovely farm house to a high standard- all housework, laundry, bed changing,

kitchen and bathroom cleans, emptying dishwasher, dustbins and generally keeping the house clean and tidy.

Car driver essential due to rural location away from bus route.

12 hours a week- can be split over 2 or 3 days

Non smoker only.

Groom – Nr Hadleigh , Suffolk REF 1236

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced Groom required for private yard with hunters and point to point horses located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh, Suffolk.

The ideal person will be able to work Wednesdays and Saturdays- hours to be agreed.

Other grooms employed so this is not a lone job!

The position will include:-

Mucking out
Turning horses out and bringing in from the field
Washing off and general grooming
Rug changing
Preparing horses for hunting to a high standard – plaiting and trimming
Exercising the horses – hacking with others
Tack cleaning
Hays and waters
Keeping yard and tack room tidy

This could be a full time position for the right person in the future.

Good hourly rate offered.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Groom/Rider – Newmarket, Suffolk Ref 1233 ON HOLD

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Groom/Yard Person required for a bespoke yard which caters for pre-training and rehabilitation ,located on two sites in Suffolk – Barnardiston and Cheveley.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join this small established team.

This can be a riding or non riding position.

The successful person must be confident handling horses from all spheres and be a real team player.

Duties will include all stable yard duties, along with working the horses on the ground, general grooming and being a friendly , easy to get along with staff member.

The successful person will be offered a very competitive salary and a good working environment.

Every other weekend off and a day off in the week when weekend is worked.

Fully checkable reference will be required.

Tel jackie 07979 501997

TEMPORARY Part Time Nanny/Mother’s Help – Nr Thetford REF 1232

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time TEMPORARY TERM TIME Nanny required to care for one 4 year old little boy . This position is to start asap and will end in June 2023 so approx 6 months.

The family are located in Ickburgh near Thetford and are looking for a reliable, kind, caring Nanny to take the little boy to school in the morning and pick him up from school at 3.15pm in the afternoon.

The hours will be morning 7.15am to 9am

afternoon 3.15pm to 5pm

The Nanny will be required to assist with breakfast and getting ready for school, clearing the kitchen and loading dishwasher etc. Carrying out the school run to a school a few miles from the family home.

In the afternoon it would be collect child from school at 3.15 pm, once home cook tea for him and create fun times until parents get home.

There is a younger child but she goes everyday with Mummy.

The family have indoor cats so someone happy to have them around essential.

Excellent references and a DBS check will be required.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time PA – Ipswich REF 1231

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Personal Assistant required for professional couple – helping them to to run and manage their busy private lives and providing a small amount of crossover support with their business lives.

The office is within their beautiful home in Bentley, Suffolk.

Ideally the hours will be every Monday 9.30am to 5pm based at the Bentley Office. A second day (or additional hours) can be in the office or if preferred remotely

Private life support:

• Liaise with IT company to manage IT issues and maintain family laptops, ipads, iphones

• Keep records of passwords and account details

• Diary management

• Personal filing and maintenance of filing system

• Finance management: make payments and transfers

• Collate information for tax returns

• Record charitable donations

• Administration for maintenance and management of properties

• Research, book and manage logistics for family travel, including producing detailed itineraries

• Book flights, drivers and hotels

• Book tickets for events (sport, theatre etc)

• Maintain address book

• Organise Christmas cards and distribution

• Research of and assistance with purchasing of gifts

• Event/party organisation

• Insurance renewals and administration

• Administration for sale and purchase of horses

• Record and file admin and costs relating to horses

• Administration in relation to vehicles

• Mail order shopping management, including returns

• Management of personal photographs: back up, printing, production of photo books

• Production of spreadsheets for school holidays, detailing commitments

• Maintenance of office supplies

• General administration duties

Business support:

• Diary coordination and management

• Manage travel and produce detailed itineraries

• Book flights, drivers and hotels

• Email management

• Management and payment of farm invoices

We are looking for reliable, organised person who is confident with numbers, good with time management with a high attention to detail.

The successful person will be conscientious, confident and decisive with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Fully computer literate with Microsoft and Apple products inc. Excel.

Good hourly rate offered

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Part Time Secretary/PA/Office Assistant – Bures, Suffolk REF 1230

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Secretary/PA/Office Assistant required for retired Doctor who is running a small farm on the Essex/Suffolk border in the village of Bures St Mary.

The gentleman has recently moved from London, so help is needed setting up new systems for managing invoices and regulatory demands. Liaison with accountants over accounts and VAT will be required.

The ideal person will be reliable, organised with a good command of the English language to assist with editing and professional writing. Some dictation will be required too.

The Person:-

Bright and positive personality
Able to show flexibility
Fully IT competent
Familiar with accounts and spreadsheets at a basic level
Will have excellent communication skills and be happy dealing with emails, calls and correspondence
Polite and easy to get along with
A car driver
Non smoker

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Mother’s Help – North Yorkshire REF 1229

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Mother’s Help required for young family located in beautiful rural location near Wetherby in North Yorkshire.

The family have 2 school age children and 2 labradors, so the person must be child and animal friendly!

2 afternoons a week ideally from 1pm – 6pm

The Position:-

Afternoon school run – 35 minutes from family home
Laundry and ironing approx 4 hours a week
Bed sheet changing
Preparing tea for the children
General tidying of all areas
Emptying bins and dishwasher etc

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy with a good work ethic
Friendly with an easy to get along with personality
A safe car driver with clean licence
Able to cook healthy children’s teas
Within half an hour of the location.
Happy to drive 35 minutes on motorway to collect children ( car can be made available)

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

Tel jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Farm Worker – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk REF 1228

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time experienced Farm Worker required for large family farm and agricultural business located in Ingham between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds.

This position will be able to offer overtime during the busy periods.

Tractor driver essential who can spray, plough etc using a variety of implements.

Must be reliable, hard working and work well within this established team.

Car driver essential due to location.

Must have tractor licence as driving on the roads is a requirement.

Good salary offered

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

House and Pet Sitter – Suffolk Ref 1227

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time employed Housesitter/Dog Sitter with horse experience required for 3 branches of the same family with houses in Colchester, Braintree and South Suffolk.

We are looking for someone who can cover holiday dates for the family throughout the year and an annual salary will be paid to secure the perfect person.

Monks Eleigh, Suffolk Large country house and 2 labradors ( one elderly)

Braintree, Essex Large Country house and 1 dog

Colchester, Essex Large Country house, dogs and 2 retired horses and chickens

The successful person will be a full -time employee ( and paid as such) – 28 days paid holiday will be included and there will be periods of no work.

Car driver essential and expenses will be paid when using own car. A car can be made available if preferred.

The ideal person will be confident with horses as the elderly equines will need checking, mucking out, turning out and bringing in from the field, making sure they are well and have hay and water.

The family dogs will need walking and feeding and of course veterinary care if required.

Cats and chickens also included in 2 of the households.

All houses have cleaners so no housework will be required apart from keeping the properties tidy during your stay.

Weekend housesitting will be required occasionally but plenty of notice for this will be given.

Very occasionally the employee may be asked to babysit, but this is not a common occurrence.

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Groundsperson/Groom – Bury St Edmunds – REF 1226

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Groundsperson with some horse experience required for farming family located between Bury St Edmunds and Thetford.

The ideal person will be able to manage the grounds around the house and farm, keeping the lawns cut using large ride on mower. Tractor driver essential to carry out paddock maintenance and large areas of grass care. Someone who can carry out hedge cutting, strimming, general yard tidying as well as making sure driveways and ditches are kept clear.

General assistance around the farm at times may be necessary

This could be a part time position, which will be approx 12-16 hours a week but for the right person a full time role could be made available.

Saturday mornings would be required.

The family have two retired horses who will occasionally require the groundsperson to bring them in from the field , check them over and make sure they have hay and water. Must be confident handling horses on the ground,

Good hourly rate offered.

A local person preferred with their own transport.

tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Grain Store Manager -Bury St Edmunds / Suffolk- REF 1225

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Farm Worker required for large agricultural business located between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds in the village of Ingham.

This is a 5 day week position, however during harvest and other busy times overtime is available to include Sundays.

We are looking for someone experienced who can be in charge of the stores controlling the stock coming in and going out.

Tractor driver essential and someone who can drive a Volvo loading shovel to load the lorries.

Computer use essential so good IT knowledge to keep accurate data recording.

Keeping the grain store safe and tidy is a requirement.

Previous grain store work essential.

Good salary plus overtime offered to the successful person.

For more information, please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Nanny / Groom – Nr Clare, Suffolk – REF 1223

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full or Part Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help/Groom required to cover after school care of 5 year old child.

The family home is located in the village of Barnardiston approx 6 miles North West of Clare.

We are looking for a reliable, punctual person with a friendly, caring personality who genuinely loves working with children.

Ideally the hours will be 3.30pm to 6.30pm however flexibility on these can be shown for the right person.

Full Time hours can be offered if the successful person has horse experience as there is a yard on site which would appreciate an extra pair of hands.

The Position :-

School Pick up
Cooking healthy tea
Overseeing homework
Bath and bed routine
General tidying of the house if required
All yard duties
General horse care

The Person:-

Experienced with childcare
Safe car driver with clean licence
Able to cook for young children
Reliable, trustworthy and above all kind and caring
Bright and bubbly with a fun outlook
Must be confident handling horses and ponies

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide checkable references and a DBS.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Housekeeper/Cook – East Bergholt, Suffolk REF 1221

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Housekeeper/Cook required for lovely children’s day nursery located in East Bergholt , on the Essex /Suffolk border.

We are looking for someone reliable, bright and friendly to work Monday to Friday – 9am to 3pm to cover the following :-

Cleaning the nursery areas to a high standard
Managing the kitchen
Preparing and cooking home cooked meals for the children

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual with an enthusiastic personality
Friendly, fun , caring and bright
A good cook who can provide healthy children’s meals
An experienced housekeeper who has very high standards.
Car driver ( not essential if very local)
Non smoker

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Full Time Lead Fencer – Debenham, Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk – REF 1220

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full Time Lead Fencer required for established company located in Debenham Near Stowmarket, Suffolk

We are looking for an experienced Agricultural Fencer to join our small team. This is a progressive role with a lot of opportunity, the perfect candidate will grow with the business, and contracts stepping into a supervisory role – pushing the department even further.

Monday to Friday.

A work vehicle and all equipment needed will be provided. The company is based in Debenham, Suffolk however operates across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.

Looking for a reliable, friendly and hard working team player that can work within our team and remain organised.

Full UK Driving License is essential.
Fencing Experience is essential.
Experience with a hydraulic post knocker is essential.
Experience with other machinery (diggers, dumpers etc) is desired but not essential.
Potential bonuses available.

Excellent salary offered to the successful person .

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Full Time Accountant – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire REF 1214

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -

Accountant (ACA or ACCA qualified) required to work for a private household dealing with their personal investment company, property company and farming and equestrian businesses.

The office is based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

This is an opportunity for someone to join an expanding company and team on a permanent basis.

This position would suit a dynamic problem solver who will be expected to provide support to all areas of the business and in all aspects of the family’s financial decision making.

The successful candidate should be analytical with good attention to detail and able to communicate across all levels of the business. For this role you will need to be organised and able to meet deadlines.

Job responsibilities include:

Preparing monthly management accounts in accordance with deadlines
Preparing annual accounts and reconciliation for external auditors
Managing balance sheet reconciliations and being able to fully understand the financial situation of the businesses
Preparing financial reports to offer advice on sales opportunities, new and existing investments.
Liaising with Business owner by way of regular forecast reporting
Cashflow monitoring
Providing financial performance reports for each individual business within the company
Overseeing Payroll and VAT
Attending regular meetings to discuss financial situation of the businesses.

The successful person will be offered a very competitive, industry based salary .

Fully checkable references will be required

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Gardener- Brettenham, Suffolk REF 1211 ON HOLD

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Gardener required for leading independent school located in the village of Brettenham, close to Stowmarket. Bury St Edmunds and Hadleigh.

The ideal person will be able to work 3 days a week – 5.25 hours each day – total 15.75 hours per week all year round.

The Position:-

Seasonal maintenance of flowers, shrubs, gardens, woodland gardens and parks, including trees, hedges, roses, wall trainer fruit trees, climbers, herbaceous plants and annuals.
Use of garden machinery – mowers, strimmers, tractor and trailer, shredders, scarifier, snow plough and other machinery
Plant production within the polytunnel
Pruning of trees, shrubs, climbers and hedges
Daily maintenance and cleaning of machinery
Turf maintenance
Safe use of pesticides
Composting
Path, gates and there hard landscaping maintenance

The Person:-

Reliable, punctual, well presented and polite
A good team player
Happy to assist during school functions
Will be able to keep accurate records
Work within health and safety guidelines
Will have good communication skills
Conscientious and professional
Willing to learn new skills
Flexible and happy to work some weekends
Car Driver

Fully checkable references will be required

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.

Temporary Housekeeper/Mother’s Help- Bildeston, Suffolk REF 1210

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -

TEMPORARY Housekeeper/Mother’s Help required for family located in village location approx 2 miles from Bildeston, Suffolk. easy access Stowmarket and Hadleigh.

We are looking for someone to start January 2023 through to July 2023 to work 5 hours a day – Monday to Friday – ideally 10am to 3pm.

The Position will include:-

All housework to a high standard
Bed making
Laundry and ironing
Cooking healthy, nutritional meals
Shopping
Walking the dogs ( occasionally)

The Person:-

Reliable, well presented, punctual and trustworthy
Car driver with own transport
Will be a good cook and be able to prepare nutritional meals
Experienced in all aspects of housekeeping.
Polite, friendly and a lovely person to have around.

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Part Time Nanny/ Mother’s Help – Rendlesham, Suffolk REF 1207

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help required for busy young family located in Rendlesham approx 6 miles north of Woodbridge.

The ideal person will have previously worked as a Nanny and be happy looking after 2 young school age children. We are looking for someone who can initially show flexibility as the new routine is formed. The hours will increase during the school holidays when the children are not at holiday clubs.

The children are ages 5 and 8 and attend the local primary school 300m from the family home.

This is a Monday to Friday position and the hours required during term time will be 3pm to 7pm ,plus additional highlighted during the initial few weeks. During school holidays the hours will be increased as both parents will still be working. There may be times when an early morning needs to be covered.

The Position:-

School Pick up
Cook healthy children’s supper
Oversee homework
Organise activities
Down time
Bath and bed routine
Carry out light housework to keep house tidy particularly children’s rooms.
Children’s washing and ironing

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy, kind and caring
Fun, friendly with an easy to get along with personality
Will have a genuine love of working with children
A good cook
A good safe driver with clean licence
Non smoker
Flexible with hours

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

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

Temporary Groom – Nr Newmarket, Suffolk REF 1206

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -

TEMPORARY GROOM required for family with 3 ponies and 1 horse to cover the period from 24th December 2022 to 2nd January 2023 ( NO HELP NEEDED 25th December).

We are looking for a local person – close to the village of Lidgate ( 15 minutes SE of Newmarket to help over a 9 day period which will not include Christmas Day!

The hours will be ideally 8am to 9am and then back again 3pm to 4pm, however flexibility can be shown for the perfect person and could possibly be mornings only.

The Position will include:-

Mucking out 4 stables
Turning horses out and bringing in from the field
Checking over for injuries
Changing rugs- picking out feet
Hays and water
General yard duties-sweeping and tidying

The ideal person will be reliable, punctual, trustworthy with good experience of caring for horses.

Good hourly rate offered

Tel Jackie 07979 501997