Job Type: Part-time

Part Time Competition Groom for family eventing yard- Low Ham/Somerset- REF 760 (Filled)

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Groom looking to work in a competitive, yet fun, private, family eventing yard in gorgeous Somerset.

We are ideally looking for a competent rider who can help hack the children’s horses whilst they are at school so a good rider would be an advantage although this is not essential. You will be required to carry out all yard duties to a high standard as well as turning horses and ponies out for competitions (plaiting, clipping, trimming etc).

Basic lameness and injury care a must.

This is a part time position, 3 days a week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (8.00am-5.30pm) although there is some flexibility available for the right person. Extra hours and days can be given if the person requires and any help at competitions is an option too.

Car driver essential due to rural location and demands of the job.

We are looking for a real team player. Someone reliable is paramount.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and enjoy getting involved and helping 3 ambitious, competent riders to progress up the British Eventing ladder.

You will be required to look after 2 ponies that are competing at BE 80/90 level and 4 horses at BE100- 2*.

Opportunity to be put through lorry licence too if the person is keen!

The person MUST have worked in a high level competition yard previously (ideally British Eventing, show jumping, dressage or similar). At this stage we cannot consider those who have not. Due to being let down in the past we are looking for a very reliable, trustworthy and willing person.

Riding photos and videos will be required for the selection process if the person wishes to ride.

Accommodation a possibility for the right person. This could be a non riding position. Unfortunately this vacancy will not suit a beginner or those without competition experience.

For more information about this lovely position please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997

Part Time Competition Groom, Cambridgeshire- REF 915 FILLED

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced competition Groom required for family with 2 horses and 2 ponies competing up to 2* at present.

The ideal person will be able to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the eventing season March to November travelling with the family to events and training.

The horses are stabled near Cambridge and the groom will be required to :-

Turn horses out to a very high standard( clip, plait, trim, pull etc)
Prepare lorry for travel( Hay nets, water, tack,rugs, numbers, etc)
Clean the tack, making sure everything in good, safe condition.
Prepare horses for travel ( bandaging etc)
Groom at the event (studding up, washing off, bandaging, icing legs, walking off etc)
Be organised and understand the routines on competition days
Be friendly and easy to get along with.
Be punctual and reliable.

Someone with a lorry licence (7.5T) would be a bonus but not a dealbreaker as long as every other box is ticked.

A very generous hourly or daily rate will be offered

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Experienced Gardener – Long Sutton, Lincs REF 912

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Gardene required for private country house located in Sutton Bridge close to kings Lynn and Spalding.

The ideal person will be able to work 3 full days a week ( total 24 hours) with the possibility of extending to 4 days week at a later date.

The gardens extend to approx 3.5 acres and include the following :-

Formal lawns
Yew Hedges
Rose Garden
Swimming Pool
Pergola with rose garden
2 Greenhouses
Lily pond
Flower beds and herbaceous borders
Vegetable Garden
Informal areas with longer grass

The Person will have:-

Good gardening experience and excellent plant knowledge
A recognised horticultural qualification
Full expereince of operating and maintaining large garden machinery including ride on mowers, strimmers etc.
Fully checkable references
Full clean driving licence
Chain saw and sprayer certificates( training available if not)

We are looking for a reliable, organised person who is polite and well presented. Someone who has previously worked within a private country house preferred. The job will involve a variety of duties which will include maintenance of all the garden areas. Other jobs required will be log chopping, swimming pool maintenance and general gardening and grounds tidying.

Good IT knowledge required to assist with on line ordering.

The position will also require someone who is happy to drive the employers at times and will be a non smoker.

Good hourly rate offered

Start date will be Spring 2022

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time or Full Time Nanny, Newmarket – REF 833

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part OR Full time, lovely, experienced Nanny required for busy family with 2 younger children aged 9 months and 4 1/2 years located 5 miles East of Newmarket, Suffolk.

Days / Hours available:

CORE hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 08.00am- 6/6.30pm

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 08.00am-6/6.30pm plus extra hours on a Tuesday and Friday if required by the Nanny (38-40 hours)

Tuesday and Friday could be 4 hours (usually afternoons but sometimes mornings or full days)

The Nanny will have sole charge of the 9-month-old baby during term time and the Mother would like the person to take her baby to local classes and outings to make sure the days are fun and exciting.

During the school holidays the Nanny will have sole charge of both the children, again taking them out and making sure they have a wonderful time.

The person will be required to do the school drop off and collection, so a clean driving licence and safe driver is paramount. General tidying up of the house and keeping on top of children’s laundry etc.

The family have a small, friendly dog so the person must be happy around animals.

The person:

Must be great with younger children
Have energy and enjoy creating fun games and activities to play inside and outside
Must be happy and upbeat with a kind and caring way about them
Must be engaging, loyal and extremely reliable
First Aid trained
Ideally Ofsted registered or happy to become it
DBS checked or happy to have one done
Well referenced
Clean driving licence

Start date as soon as possible- Mother goes back to work on January 5th 2022.

For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997

Full Or Part Time Groom (Temporary) – Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire -REF 911

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full or Part Time Groom required for family yard located in Sutton Bridge ( Kings Lynn/Spalding)

We are looking for a reliable, punctual groom who can manage all the yard duties of this small yard of event horses.

Someone who can work with high standards making sure mucking out is done perfectly, horses turned out and brought in from the field, rugs changed, waters and hays done. Tack cleaning and yard sweeping also required

No riding necessary but for a good confident rider hacking could be included bringing the hours up to full time.

This is a temporary position with an immediate start date to cover owners hospital stay and recovery at home so duration would be between 1 month and 3 months.

Competitive salary offered to the successful, fully referenced person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Gardener – Nr Boxford, Suffolk -Ref 902

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time General Gardener required who can help with the maintenance of an established garden of approx 1 acre.

Approx 3 hours every other week throughout the year-may consider weekly in Spring/Summer.

If looking for more hours there could be another position available in the same village wanting a gardener for 3/4 hours.

The ideal person will be:-

Able to weed, prune, do edges, cut back and replant where necessary(formal beds and roses)
Able to maintain hedges using hedgecutter
Happy cutting back fruit trees , clearing fallen apples etc
Happy clearing reeds from the pond
Able to keep ditches clear
No grass cutting required
Use a strimmer

Good hourly rate offered on a self employed basis.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Nanny – Brinton/Norfolk – REF 901

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Wonderful Nanny required in Brinton, Norfolk to help a soon to be family of 5.

The person must be loyal, reliable and have a genuine love for children. The Nanny / Mothers Help will be required to help look after a 3.5-year-old, 15-month-old and newborn baby who is due this spring.

We are looking for someone who is experienced with toddlers and babies and has a caring, fun and kind nature.

This could be a live in or live out position.

Hours & Days:

live Out: Monday – Friday 8am – 1pm, plus extra babysitting in the evening when needed.

3 full days a week 8am-4pm, plus extra babysitting in the evening

Live in: 8am – 12.15pm BREAK 2.30pm – 4pm BREAK 5.30pm – 6.15pm (to help with bath) Monday – Friday plus the odd babysitting when needed

Accommodation available: beautiful flat attached to main house with kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, own front door.

References and up to date, enhanced DBS check will be required.

For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879

Private Housekeeper / Cleaner, Gresham/Norfolk- REF 854 (filled)

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Reliable, experienced cleaner required for 3-4 bedroom family home in Gresham.

This a part time position 3-9 hours a week, possibly more hours available.

We are looking for an experienced cleaner to hoover, wash floors and dust.

The person needs to have high standards and be reliable, thorough, and trustworthy.

For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997.

Office Administrator, Thetford – REF 897 UNDER OFFER

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced Office Administrator required for fabulous ‘Canine Club in the Country’ which offers holiday stays for dogs, spa days and everything a dog could wish for.

The office is located in rural Norfolk not far from Thetford and would suit a car driver due to lack of public transport.

The Job:-

Monday to Friday – 9.30-4pm (ideally)- 30-35 hours per week
General office duties including, filing, data recording etc
Liaising with clients , vets, suppliers etc
Booking dogs into the hotel
Arranging taxi routes around London for pick ups
Carrying out Bookkeeping/invoicing-Quickbooks experience would be great.
Using IT with confidence – word, spreadsheets, excel and diary management
Assisting with marketing and social media marketing
Compiling reports for returning dogs, making photo montages
Booking the groomer
Ordering dog supplies and office stationery
A love of dogs would be a huge advantage

The Person :-

Reliable, punctual and very organised
Polite, friendly with excellent communication skills both face to face and over the phone
Able to use a variety of computer programmes including, word, excel and Social Media platforms
Having IT skills for photo montages and marketing
Will genuinely be comfortable around dogs as they are in the office at times
Happy to work under pressure at times when schedules change
Experienced with bookkeeping-preferably with Quickbooks

A very good salary will be offered to the successful person who comes with excellent references.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Bury St Edmunds -REF 894

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced housekeeper/cleaner required for family home located in the village of Beyton near Bury St Edmunds.

The ideal person will be able to work 3-4 hours a week maintaining the cleanliness of this busy household.

Someone who can use their own initiative and understand what needs doing and when.

Housework to a high standard and also laundry and ironing.

Stripping and remaking beds

Making sure kitchen is kept clean , dishwasher loaded and emptied, bin emptied etc

Clean bathrooms

The hours will increase next year when the family move into a larger property.

Good hourly rate offered.

Car driver and non smoker only.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Groundsperson – Bury St Edmunds – REF 893 UNDER OFFER

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced Groundsperson required for private country house located near Bury St Edmunds.

The ideal person will be able to work 1-2 days a week maintaining approx 5.5 acres of grounds comprising, lawns, formal beds(roses) and woodland. There is also parkland of approx 15 acres.

The job will involve:-

Maintenance of grass areas using ride on mower and strimmer
Maintenance of ornamental and boundary hedges using hedge cutters and shears
Pruning roses and fruit trees
Weed control using manual and chemical methods
Chain saw use – certificate required
Chopping logs for the house
Collecting leaves
Keeping driveways, paths and tracks clear and tidy
Working in all weathers – happily!
Understanding the demands of the seasons
Hard landscaping experience would be a great advantage to help with future projects

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Fully checkable references required.

Car driver with own transport essential.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Mother’s Help/Housekeeper – Hadleigh / Suffolk -REF 892

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Mother’s Help/Housekeeper required for busy young family in rural location approx 2 miles from Hadleigh Suffolk.

The family have 3 school age children ( all at the same school) who will require picking up at times so car driver with clean licence essential.

The position will be 5 afternoons a week totalling 20 hours to cover the following:-

Housework of this village house
Laundry and ironing
Easy cooking – for children’s’ supper and possibly for the freezer.
Making sure uniforms are clean and ready for the morning
Pick up children from school in Ipswich when required
Possible errands for shopping etc
Stay overnight (very rarely)

The Person:-

Reliable
Punctual
Friendly and easy to get along with
Caring with a genuine love of children
Non smoker
Car driver with transport
Experienced at cleaning and laundry.
Someone who can cook and maybe bake a cake would be great.

Good hourly salary offered on a self employed basis.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Mother’s Help/Housekeeper/Childcare – Dedham, Essex -REF 891 UNDER OFFER

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Mother’s Help/Housekeeper required for busy young family with 3 school age children located in the village of Dedham on the Essex/Suffolk border – easily accessed via A12 from either Colchester or Ipswich.

The ideal person will be reliable with a kind, friendly personality who understands how working within a family environment works.

Ideally the days will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – 1pm to 6pm ( flexibility can be shown for the right person)

Competitive hourly rate offered.

The position will involve:-

Housework
Cooking supper/children’s’ tea
Washing and ironing
School pick up – walkable to village school
School runs from Ipswich School
Spending time with youngest child- reading, homework, activities.

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy , kind and caring
Polite and well presented
Will have previously worked in a childcare position with fully checkable references
Will have or happy to apply for a DBS check
Non smoker
Car driver preferred

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time House Manager/ Housekeeper/Cook -Bury St Edmunds – REF 887

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced House Manager/Housekeeper/Cook required for private household located near Bury St Edmunds.

The housekeeper /cook will be required to work 4 days a week to include some weekends. The current lady is leaving after 4-5 years to concentrate more on the cooking side.

Hours will be 8am to 4pm

We are looking for a reliable person with a good work ethic who can maintain the cleanliness of this lovely family home, overseeing the cleaning and also being hands on with housework, laundry and ironing.

There is also a holiday cottage which will be part of the housekeeper’s responsibility as far as overseeing and cleaning for changeover days.

Someone who can cook healthy meals and keep the kitchen clean and tidy.

Driving licence essential due to location and for grocery shopping.

There will also be an element of pet care ( feeding and walking on occasions)

Also cleaning cars and dealing with contractors/maintenance workers.

The successful person must be happy working in a family environment and be comfortable working alone.

Generous hourly salary offered

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper- Long Melford -Ref 885

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced housekeeper required for private country house located in village location just outside Long Melford, Suffolk. 3 hours one day a week.

The ideal person will be reliable, thorough and take a pride in their work. Friendly and easy to get along with.

Keeping this period home clean and tidy. Cleaning bathrooms and kitchen and making sure bins emptied, dishwasher emptied and loaded and generally tidy up for busy work at home owner.

Someone who gets into a routine and can organise bed changing, laundry etc as and when.

Car driver and non- smoker only.

Good hourly rate offered.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Gardener -Newmarket -REF 841 UNDER OFFER

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private country house in village location approx 7 miles from Newmarket.

3 to 4 hours a morning – 2 mornings a week with a maximum of 8 hours weekly.

The ideal person will be reliable, with a good work ethic and understand the demands of working within a family environment.

The property is large with 6 bedrooms and the family have 3 dogs , so dog lover preferred.

Someone who can carry out all housework, some laundry and ironing to a high standard. For extra hours gardening can be added to this position. Weeding, pruning, grass cutting and general tidying.

Competitive salary offered

Car driver and non smoker essential.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Gardener/Groundsperson – Dorset- REF 839

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Gardener/Groundsperson required to join small team working within beautiful gardens and grounds near Dorchester, Dorset.

The ideal person must be reliable with a really good work ethic and a genuine passion for gardening .

Other garden staff include the Head Gardener and 1 other part time gardener so this is not a lonely position.

Ideally the gardener will be able to commit to 3 or 4 days a week totalling 32 hours and a good salary will be offered. This can be a full time position if the successful person is happy to help around the farm .

This can be a live in or live out position .

Accommodation available on site – 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms so would suit a couple.

Someone who can cover security and pet care when owners away would be great.

The Gardener/Groundsperson will :-

Be able to use and maintain large garden machinery – ride on mowers etc
Have good horticultural knowledge although qualifications not essential
Be a good team player, easy to get along with
Able to follow instructions
Be happy working in all weathers and understand the demands of the seasons
Have experience working within a formal garden, greenhouse, cutting garden etc
Be happy being on site when owners away for security, pet care and dealing with tradesmen.
Be happy to work around the grounds and property keeping all areas clean and tidy
Chop logs for the house
Sweep and rake leaves
Keep driveways , paths and tracks clear and tidy

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner -Nr Hadleigh / Suffolk- REF 878

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for busy household with farm house approx 15/ 20 minutes from Hadleigh, Suffolk.

The ideal person will be able to cover 4 hours a week keeping on top of all housework.

Stripping beds and remaking if time

Cleaning bathrooms and kitchen

Maybe some ironing but not essential.

Car driver as no bus route near by.

Non smoker

Good hourly rate offered to reliable person with an easy to get along with personality.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Office Administrator – Nr Hadleigh / Suffolk – REF 877

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Administrative Assistant required for interior designer located approx 20 minutes from Hadleigh Suffolk.

The ideal person will be able to cover approx 12 hours a week over 3 days or 1.5 days.

The Person will be:-

Well spoken and polite with excellent communication skills
Confident working out quotations with accuracy
Able to keep accurate records
Happy carrying out filing and general office duties
Interested in interior design, fabrics, materials etc ( an advantage but not a dealbreaker)
Experienced using social media ( facebook, Instagram etc)
Completely computer literate

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person

Car driver and non smoker

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper – Bishop Stortford / Herts- REF 875 FILLED

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private country house located in Upwick Green approx 6 miles from Sawbridgeworth and 11 miles from Ware , Hertfordshire.

The ideal person will be required to work 2 or 3 days approx 16-24 hours.

The family have a small farm and a busy lifestyle so someone who understands the demands of working around a family an advantage.

Assisting with housework of the large family home required to a high standard and also laundry and ironing.

Housekeeper and part time cleaner also employed.

Someone with a good eye for details who can ensure the house is kept clean and tidy.

Using their own initiative and noticing when things need doing – refresh flowers, empty bins, empty dishwasher etc-

The family have pets so someone who can be flexible to feed the dogs and maybe walk when family are away.

Reliability, punctuality and a ‘Can Do’ attitude all essential

Car driver

Non smoker

Part Time Gardener/Groundsperson -Nr Hadleigh/ Suffolk – REF 871 FILLED

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for private country house located approx 3 miles from Hadleigh, Suffolk.

This a lovely 9 acre garden comprising formal areas, lawns, meadow, parkland, trees, kitchen garden and greenhouse.

The current gardener is retiring after 12 years so this is a highly recommended position.

The Person will be:-

Reliable, punctual and hard working
Polite and easy to get along with
Experienced with all things horticultural-plant identification, landscaping, etc
Able to use and maintain large garden machinery including ride on mower and small tractor
Confident using a hedge cutter, chain saw, sprayer etc
Happy to cut logs for the house and tidy all areas around the property
Able to keep lawns cut and looking good at all times also top the meadow and keep parkland neat.
Experienced with caring for trees, hedges and shrubberies
Able to take care of the greenhouse and kitchen garden understanding the seasons as far as growing vegetables and fruit are concerned.

Someone who is passionate about gardens preferably with RHS qualifications but this is not essential as experience and a good fit are most important.

Car driver

Good salary offered

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Experienced Head Gardener-Hadleigh, Suffolk -REF 857

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Gardener required for private country house located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh, Suffolk.

The ideal person will have horticultural qualifications or have previously been employed as a senior gardener with excellent plant knowledge.

The Position

2 Full Days a week- approx 16 hours
Maintaining an established garden with formal borders, rose garden, vegetable garden, greenhouse, trees and hedges
Assisting with lawn cutting when other gardener away
Restocking and replanting where required
Keeping the pool area neat and tidy-lawn ,flower beds etc

The Person will :-

Be reliable, punctual with a good enthusiastic work ethic
Have the ability to work using own initiative and have excellent horticultural knowledge
Be able to maintain this established country garden.
Understand the demands of the garden through the seasons
Be able to restock and replant following garden design plans
Work well alone and also with other gardener when necessary

Good salary offered to the successful person

Car driver essential due to rural location

References will be requested

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Temporary Part Time Rider – Spalding/ Lincs -REF 856

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Temporary experienced rider require – 6 mornings a week for approx 4-6 weeks for competition yard near Spalding.

This is a private yard with 4 horses and we require a confident experienced rider who can happily hack out fit horses.

They are not naughty just fit and need to work – walk, trot and canter -road work and off road.

Someone with eventing or maybe racing experience would be perfect.

Car driver essential due to rural location.

Good hourly salary offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Private Gardener- Gresham/Norfolk – REF 855

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced, knowledgeable gardener required for family home in Gresham, Norfolk.

The person will be required to cut the grass once a week, weed, prune, cut hedges, This is a part time, permanent position. Due to the nature of the role there will be more hours available in the summer months and less during the winter.

We are looking for a reliable person who can commit to keeping this lovely garden looking great all year round.

For more information please call Rebecca on 07771 655879.

Full or Part Time Handyperson/Driver – Newmarket, Suffolk -REF 852

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full or Part Time experienced Groundsperson/Driver required for private country Estate approx 20 minutes from Newmarket.

The Position:-

Driving Duties for the Principals and family members
General household maintenance
Keeping the cars in excellent condition including organising services, MOTs, fuelling and maintenance
Supervising the swimming pool maintenance
Handyperson and caretaking duties
Looking after the cellars

The Person :-

Reliable, punctual , well presented and polite
Completely trustworthy and discrete
A good, safe driver with a clean driving licence
Experienced in grounds person duties including pool care and general tidying
Experienced with household maintenance-light bulbs, fire laying , assisting housekeepers etc

Salary will be dependent on age and experience.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Bildeston, Suffolk- REF 851 Filled

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for beautiful country house located in rural Monks Eleigh approx 6 miles from both Sudbury and Hadleigh.

The ideal person will be reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to manage the cleaning of this large, fully refurbished family home. A high degree of discretion is a must.

The requirement is 2 full days a week minimum and this may be increased over time.

The position involves all housework to a high standard, laundry and ironing.

Stripping and remaking beds and preparing and dropping linen off to laundry service at times.

Someone who is happy to clean silver, organise cupboards, deep clean areas when necessary and generally keep on top of the cleanliness of the house.

A friendly, easy to get along with personality and a ‘can do’ attitude essential.

Car driver and non smoker only

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Gardener / Maintenance – Peldon, Colchester- REF 849

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced gardener required to look after a beautiful 3-acre contemporary garden. The person does not need to be qualified but they must have experience of working for a private household, estate or 4-5* hotel.

Ideally 3 full days a week, with one of the days being a Friday.

Sole charge of maintaining the garden all year round to include:

Cutting the lawn (push and ride on mower)
Weeding
Maintaining flower beds
Mending fencing
Cleaning outside lights
Clearing gutters
Cleaning tiles
Cutting hedges
Raking drive
Jet washing patio
Looking after the swimming pool and hot tub
Cleaning outside windows

The person must be happy working alone in all weathers and be reliable and trustworthy.

For more information about this fantastic, permanent job please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879

Housekeeper- Peldon/Colchester- REF 848

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced private Housekeeper required for gorgeous contemporary 5-bedroom house in Peldon, Colchester.

Hours:

9.00am-2.00pm Monday-Friday

The job:

Keep on top of the house each week, cleaning the bedrooms, bathrooms, open plan kitchen/breakfast room, cinema, gym, indoor pool, mini spa
Making and stripping beds
Hoovering and washing floors
Washing skirting, windows, door frames
Dusting curtains, ceilings, walls
No ironing required unless the person would like more hours

The person:

Thorough
High attention to detail
Organised and capable of managing their own time
Able to hit the ground running and set themselves a schedule to make sure all the rooms are kept clean throughout the week
Happy working for a private household with 4 family members, a gorgeous dog and a cat
Extremely reliable and trustworthy
Well -referenced
Experienced Housekeeper who has worked for a private family previously
Happy to work alone when the family are abroad

This wonderful house is immaculate, and our client enjoys their home being clean and tidy on a permanent basis. This would suit someone who has exceptionally high standards and a professional approach to their work.

This is a permanent position offering a competitive hourly rate of pay.

If you are interested in this vacancy and feel you have the relevant experience, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997

Part Time Housekeeper/cook/driver-Nr Bury St Edmunds -REF 846

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time Mother’s Help required for busy young family located in Barrow near Bury St Edmunds.

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy person with a lovely friendly personality and a love of keeping things clean and tidy.

This is a Monday to Friday position and the hours will be 2pm to 7pm.

The job involves:-

Housework including washing and ironing
Possibly some food prep but not essential
Dog walking and feeding
Checking 2 horses in the field , changing rugs and feeding
General gardening – weeding, pruning and raking
School run ( Cambridge) -CAR PROVIDED

There will be a holiday cottage so there could be extra hours if someone could manage the changeover day.

There is single accommodation on site so this could be a live in position if required.

Car driver and non-smoker only.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time ad hoc Mothers Help- Blakeney/Norfolk- REF 844

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Lovely Mothers Help required for small busy family in Blakeney. This is a permanent, part time position.

The family have two young children under the age of two and would love to find someone local who can come and help them twice a week with childcare, babysitting, cooking, small jobs in the house and general help where necessary.

Hours/days:

Two full days a week 9.00am-7.00pm

More flexible hours if the person has another job to work around

Requirements:

Light cooking of children’s meals
Helping in the house where necessary
Shopping
General tidying
Loading and unloading dishwasher
Childcare
Extra pair of hands after supper
Ad hoc baby sitting when parents are away

We are looking for a really friendly, kind, caring, happy and reliable person. This would suit someone who is happy to muck in and help a busy household. The person must be great with children and have a lovely way about them. They must be trustworthy with excellent previous references.

DBS check preferable or happy to have one completed prior to starting.

For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879

Part Time Laundry Person- Blakeney/Norfolk- REF 843

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Experienced laundry person required for small busy family in Blakeney. This is a permanent, part time position.

Hours:

6 hours a week in total split between two days or evenings
Preferably a Monday & Thursday or Monday & Wednesday
Can either be two mornings a week or two nights, 7.30pm-10.30pm

Requirements:

Washing and ironing all the clothing, linens and bedding for the household
Taking care and organising the family’s laundry/wardrobes (folding, sorting, arranging into specific piles for each family member)
Pressing

We are looking for someone with a high attention to detail, someone who is immaculate, takes pride in what they do and is lovely to be around.

For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Dedham – REF 841

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for family house located in the beautiful village of Dedham (Essex/Suffolk border)

We are looking for a reliable person to work 8 hours a week over 2 mornings keeping the house clean and tidy.

This is a young, busy family so someone who understands working around children and working parents is essential.

The ideal person will be able to carry out all housework, washing and ironing, bed changing, bathroom and kitchen cleaning.

The ability to organise the kitchen including cupboards and shopping deliveries would be great.

Good hourly salary offered to the successful person.

Non smoker only

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Bury St Edmunds- REF 840

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced Cleaner required for large family home located approx 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

The ideal person will be able to work 2 or 3 days a week with a maximum of 21 hours.

The job involves:-

All housework of this large period house to a high standard
Laundry and ironing
Silver cleaning
Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens
Cleaning carpeted areas and solid floors
Indoor windows occasionally
Dog walking and feeding at times

Current Housekeeper leaving after 4 years so highly recommended position.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Bar/ Restaurant Staff – Full & Part Time – Nr Hadleigh/ Suffolk -REF 835

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full and Part time Bar Staff and Waiting Staff required for beautiful country pub/restaurant located approx 5 miles from both Hadleigh and Sudbury.

We are looking for reliable, well presented people to join this young, energetic team working together to provide a great experience for the diners. Politeness and attention to detail essential and excellent customer service skills a must.

The ideal people will be able to commit to working weekends and evenings-working on a rota basis with other staff members.

The pub/restaurant is full of character and offers great outdoor dining under cover as well as rustic charm inside dining complete with roaring fire during colder months.

Experience in hospitality would be an advantage however training can be given. This is a great opportunity to progress in a forever growing family business.

An interest in food and beverage preferred and someone who would really enjoy making every diner feel welcome and wanting to come back ,as most do time and time again.

Own transport essential due to location not being on a bus route.

Good hourly rate offered to successful people

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Full or Part Time Groom- Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire- REF 834

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full or Part Time experienced Groom required for family competition yard located in the beautiful Cotswolds near Chipping Norton.

This is a Monday to Friday position and the ideal person will be able to :-

Work well with Head Groom and family
Work alone when required caring for the 5 horses on the yard
Carry out all yard duties to a high standard
Prepare horses for travel

We require a reliable, enthusiastic groom who would enjoy working in a small, friendly, fun yard which is managed to a very high standard. Training can be given

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time Gardener/Groundsperson – Nr Colchester, Essex- REF 832

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for private country house with beautiful gardens and grounds located in village location approx 20 minutes from Colchester or Sudbury.

The ideal person will be reliable and be able to commit to 2 mornings a week throughout the year-so this is a permanent role)

The job will involve:-

Lawn care – grass cutting using large ride on mower
Hedge cutting
Keeping the formal beds weed free
Pruning, replanting, dead heading and generally maintaining the beds
Sweeping and leaf blowing the large areas around the house, pool and other areas
Cleaning garden furniture
Good horticultural knowledge
Good machinery knowledge to use and maintain
Keeping outbuildings and fences in good condition
Paddock maintenance

The person:-

Must be reliable and punctual
Friendly and easy to get on with
Must have good horticultural knowledge ( preferably with RHS qualifications)
Will be able to operate and maintain large garden machinery
Will have a driving licence and be happy using ride on mowers and tractor
Will be happy carrying out paddock maintenance -rolling, harrowing, topping
Must be happy working outside in all weathers.

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

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time Gardener – Holt, North Norfolk – REF 745

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time, experienced Gardener required for private country house located in rural location near Holt, North Norfolk.

The ideal person will be able to work alone for approx. 1- 2 days a week. Must be able to work using their own initiative and be enthusiastic with a genuine love of gardening.

Lawn Care
Maintaining, restocking and tending formal garden
Excellent Horticultural knowledge essential (RHS qualifications would be an advantage)
Weeding, pruning, cutting, mulching etc
Maintaining trees and hedges
Keeping the grounds (2 acres) and areas around the house clear and tidy throughout the year
Chopping logs for the house
Carrying out basic DIY to property and outbuildings – painting, minor wood repairs etc
Keeping machinery and tools in good, clean condition.
Using large garden machinery

Good hourly rate offered.

Tel Rebecca 07771655879 or Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Groundsperson/Handyperson – Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire – REF 790

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced Groundsperson/Handyperson required for farming family located in rural location 6 miles from Sawbridgeworth, 3 miles from Bishops Stortford and approx 11 miles North of ware, Hertfordshire

The ideal person will be able to work 2-3 days per week and also be flexible to cover some pet care .

The farm comprises approx 140 acres and includes gardens, paddocks, formal lawned areas and borders.

The family have horses and the paddocks need to be looked after:-

Harrowing
Rolling
Topping

All the above require the groundsman to drive a tractor.

All lawn care using ride on mower and hedge cutting etc.

There is a gardener employed who will require assistance at times with weeding, pruning and general gardening duties.

Also general maintenance around the property- fence mending, painting , path clearing etc

Good hourly rate offered to reliable, punctual person with a good work ethic

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Temporary Carer, Whepstead / Bury St Edmunds- Ref 829

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time temporary Carer required to help elderly lady recovering from a broken shoulder and who suffers from arthritis.

The lady will be coming out of hospital and will require help for 9 weeks to get dressed and generally help her around the house. Personal care required possibly.

Carer required for 2 hours – 5pm to 7pm to prepare and serve supper and help with bedtime routine.

Someone kind and gentle who would really like to make her life easier.

Making tea, maybe baking a cake and sitting with her for company.

If the same person is happy to do 2 hours in the morning too that would be considered.

There is a family member who lives in the house so overnight is not a problem he also calls in at lunchtime.

The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy and most importantly caring and understanding.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Nanny/Mother’s Help – Manningtree – REF 828 UNDER OFFER

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Nanny required for busy young household with 3 children ages 12, 10 and 7.

The family live in a rural location in the village of Lawford so the successful Nanny will have their own car and a clean driving licence.

We are looking for someone preferably with childcare qualifications or with extensive previous childcare experience (fully referenced)

The ideal person will be mature and be happy carrying out the day to day care of 3 school age children including school pick ups from the local primary school and collection from the Ipswich School bus.

The Position is :-

To work 4 days a week
From 1pm to 7pm with flexibility
To carry out washing, ironing and general tidying (Cleaner employed for bulk of housework)
To put away shopping and keep kitchen cupboards tidy
To empty dishwasher, put away, empty bins etc
To prepare healthy family meals
To collect children from school and from the bus
To encourage children to do their homework

Very Important- full training can be given :-

To oversee youngest child with Type 1 Diabetes (she has insulin pump and glucose monitoring)
To assist oldest child who is recovering from hip surgery.

The Person must be:-

Reliable, trustworthy, caring and genuinely love working with children
A good safe driver with own transport ( mileage paid at 45ppm)
A good cook capable of cooking nutritional healthy family meals
Happy to keep the house clean and tidy
Happy to carry out laundry and ironing
Preferably childcare qualified but someone with a wealth of childcare experience with references would be considered.

Good hourly rate offered on an employed basis.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time Nanny, Norwich- REF 823

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Nanny required, preferably with childcare qualifications however someone with a wealth of previous experience in a similar role would be considered.

The family are located close to Norwich and are looking for someone to work 3 full days a week to allow mummy to work from home. Ideally Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm.

The children (girl and boy) will be 3 and 1 respectively by March 2022 when the job will commence.

We are looking for a reliable, caring person with a genuine love of working with children providing a safe and fun environment for them.

Ideally the Nanny will encourage the children with lots of creative activities, outside play and exciting things to occupy them making their days fun and happy.

The day will comprise the following:-

Breakfast and getting dressed for the day
Outdoor walk or garden fun( weather dependent)
Morning nap for younger child
Lunch- healthy child friendly food
Afternoon activity
Afternoon nap for both possibly
Light housework, washing and ironing
Snack time
Calm time with books etc prior to mummy finishing work.

Good salary offered to the successful person who can supply excellent references and a current DBS check.

March 2022 start date

Tel Rebecca 07771655879 or Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Experienced Gardener – Near Hadleigh, Suffolk- REF 820

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Gardener required for private country house located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh, Suffolk.

The ideal person will have horticultural qualifications or have previously been employed as a senior gardener with excellent plant knowledge.

The Position

2 Full Days a week- approx 16 hours
Maintaining an established garden with formal borders, rose garden, vegetable garden, greenhouse, trees and hedges
Assisting with lawn cutting when other gardener away
Restocking and replanting where required
Keeping the pool area neat and tidy-lawn ,flower beds etc

The Person will :-

Be reliable, punctual with a good enthusiastic work ethic
Have the ability to work using own initiative and have excellent horticultural knowledge
Be able to maintain this established country garden.
Understand the demands of the garden through the seasons
Be able to restock and replant following garden design plans
Work well alone and also with other gardener when necessary

Good salary offered to the successful person

Car driver essential due to rural location

References will be requested

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time Groom, Nr Newmarket – REF 817

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Groom required for small yard approx 20 minutes from Newmarket to care for 2 large hunters and 2 ponies.

Fantastic yard and environment to work in. Access to great off road riding.

Days required will be :- Every other weekend

2 Weekdays every other week ( when not on weekends)

The Position:-

All yard work to high standard
Tack cleaning, tack room tidy,
Paddock maintenance
8am to 5.30pm
2 days off a week which may be weekdays
Riding of fit hunters
Sole charge at times

The Groom:–

Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
Confident rider who is happy riding large hunters
Have basic knowledge of equine first aid
Enjoy assisting children with ponies
Experienced in all yard work
Happy to work alone
Have a happy, friendly personality

A competitive hourly salary will be offered to the successful person.

References will be required

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper / Mothers Help- East Bergholt- REF 816 (Filled)

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Full time or part time Housekeeper / Mothers Help required for family of 4 in East Bergholt, Colchester.

Minimum 5 hours a day, Monday- Friday.

This is a permanent position and can be live in or out for the right person.

Housekeeping

Daily cleaning of the families beautiful 8-bedroom house
Taking care of all laundry, including ironing
Organising cupboards, drawers
Cooking supper for children

Childcare

Helping with school age children
Organising school uniforms, sports kits etc
Taking care of children when parents are out
Occasional baby sitting or overnight stay (infrequent)

This is a lovely opportunity for someone who has very high housekeeping standards and enjoys organising a busy household making sure everything runs smoothly.

The person must be wonderful with children and animals as the house has lots of family pets (dogs, guinea pigs).

Clean driving licence essential

Upbeat, friendly person would be best suited

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997

Part Time Gardener, Boxted, Essex – REF 815

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Gardener required for private country house located in Boxted, Essex – approx 15 minutes from Colchester.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic gardener to manage this 3 acre garden -1 full day a week throughout the year.

The garden comprises:-

Formal lawns
Borders
Hedges
Swimming Pool area
Vegetable and cutting garden (not in use)
Small area of fruit trees

The Gardener:-

Will be able to operate and maintain a large ride on mower and keep lawns in good order
Will carry out all plant care, pruning, weeding, cutting back, replanting etc
Will be able to use a hedge cutter to maintain the hedges
Will have experience with large garden machinery
Will have excellent horticultural knowledge and plant identification
Will be happy working in all weathers and understand the requirements of a garden through the seasons
Must be happy to carry out general tidying duties around the property, sweeping, raking, chopping wood etc

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Housekeeper / Mothers Help- Holt, Norfolk – REF 811 (Filled)

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

We are looking for a super, part time Housekeeper / Nanny in Gunthorpe.

Housekeeping:

3 mornings a week, 4 hours each time

Laundry
Loading and unloading the dishwasher
Thorough cleaning of the house
Mopping floors

Childcare:

4.00pm-7.00pm 2-4 evenings a week

Sole charge of a preschool child
Collecting older children from school

This position can be split between two people or combined if the person can accommodate the hours and requirements.

Gorgeous working environment for a busy, young family

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

Part Time Housekeeper, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk -REF 808

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for young family with lovely country house located near to the village of Monks Eleigh – easy access from Boxford, Sudbury and Hadleigh.

The ideal person will have previous private household experience and understand the demands of working around a family.

The housekeeper will be required to work 15 hours per week over 3 days ( mornings preferred).

The family also have a cleaner 2 days a week to help keep this large period house clean and tidy.

There are 2 young children ( 3 years and 3 months ) so mummy has her hands full and would love to know that the family home is being kept nice and clean.

Someone who can carry out laundry and ironing – stripping and remaking beds on a regular basis and making sure towels etc are washed and aired.

Occasional help with food preparation would be great and maybe a freshly baked cake would be welcomed!

There are 2 Labradors sharing the house so an animal lover is a must.

A good hourly rate will be offered to a reliable, friendly person with a good work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude.

References will be required. Car driver essential due to location and non- smoker only.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time experienced Groom/Rider – REF 806

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part time experienced Groom/Rider required for family sports horse stud located in rural Suffolk close to Bury St Edmunds – easy access from A14.

The ideal person will be reliable, punctual and work well within a small established team who provide first class care to the stud’s beautiful horses.

The job:–

All yard duties to a high standard-mucking out, grooming, tack cleaning, hays, waters and generally keeping all areas clean ,tidy and safe at all times
Turning horses out and bringing in from the field
Washing off and rugging up
Handling Mares , foals and youngstock
Lunging and long reining
Clipping, plaiting, mane pulling etc
Ridden exercise
Weekends shared on a rota basis

The Person will:-

Be Reliable with a good work ethic
Be a real team player
Have a genuine love of working with horses
Preferably have worked in a stud environment
Be really confident handling horses on the ground
Have excellent turnout skills(plaiting, clipping etc)
Be able to spot injury and illness
Be able to follow instructions but also work using own initiative

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Car driver essential due to location not being near public transport.

References will be requested.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Mothers Help / School collection – Cley, Norfolk- REF 800 (Now Filled)

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

We are looking for a wonderful Mothers Help 3 afternoons a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) 3.30/4.00pm-7.00pm.

The person must be happy/competent collecting three school age children from the local school, preparing a light supper each evening, helping with homework and making sure all school kit is ready for the next day. This role is predominantly about making sure the children are safely collected from school each day however before collecting the children at 5.15pm, the Mothers Help might be required to do help with any general housework/tidying, the odd bit of ironing if necessary and walking the families gorgeous dog.

The person must be reliable, trustworthy, lovely to have around and great with children.

Car driver essential due to the nature of the role, clean driving licence and ultra – safe driver is paramount.

DBS check required

For more information about this lovely, part time position please get in touch.

Part Time Gardener – Lavenham, Suffolk REF 798

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rivett -

Part Time experienced Gardener required for private country house located on the edge of Lavenham.

The ideal person will be able to work 2 full days a week keeping this lovely garden well tended throughout the seasons. Flexibility on the days can be shown.

Must have good horticultural knowledge and also be able to operate and care for large garden machinery(ride on mower etc)

Reliability and a good work ethic essential.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

References required

Tel jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879