Job Type: Part-time

Housekeeper for beautiful Norfolk B&B, Saxlingham- REF 796

Part time, experienced Housekeeper required for beautiful Norfolk B&B near Holt.

We are looking for someone to do 3 – 4 mornings a week (9.00am-12.00pm) ideally Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays.

The person must have previous housekeeping experience for either a private family or similar set up.

The Housekeeper  will be happy:

  • Unloading and loading the dishwasher after breakfast
  • Cleaning rooms to a high standard
  • Stripping and making beds
  • Hoovering, polishing public areas
  • Washing

Gorgeous working environment, rural location therefore a car driver is essential. The person will need to have a very high attention to detail, be extremely thorough and take pride in what they do.

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879

 

 

Part Time Nanny – Felixstowe / Suffolk – REF 793

Part Time experienced Nanny, with childcare qualifications to care for 2 children age 4 months and 18 months.

The family live in Felixstowe and both parents have busy working days.

The Job:-

  • Caring for 2 small children – 4 months and 18 months
  • Working 3 days a week ( possibly 4 days in the future)
  • Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
  • 7.30am to 6pm
  • All care from breakfast until parents get home
  • Formula feeding of the 4 month baby
  • Following sleep, feeding and playtime routines

The Nanny:-

  • Firstly having a genuine love of working with babies
  • Kind, caring, gentle and fully responsible
  • Have previous Nanny experience with references
  • Will have childcare qualifications
  • Will have baby/children first aid certificate
  • Will be reliable, punctual with a bright, fun personality to ensure the little ones are happy and mummy can relax knowing her babies are in good, safe hands.
  • Will be happy keeping house tidy when babies have their rest.

Car driver essential

Non smoker only

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Nr Hadleigh, Suffolk -REF 789

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for lovely family farmhouse located approx 2-3 miles from Hadleigh.

High standard cleaning required within this large 6 bedroom property with 3 bathrooms. Large kitchen /breakfast/living room and further reception rooms.

Ideally we would like someone Monday and Friday each week for approx 6 hours.

All housework, laundry and ironing- bed stripping, bathroom and kitchen cleans etc.

Must have previous private household or luxury hotel  experience.

Car driver essential due to the rural location

Non smoker

The family have dogs and horses so someone who is happy with animals.

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

 

Part Time, experienced Groom, Stoke by Nayland- Ref 788

Part time experienced Groom required for small family yard in beautiful location  near Stoke by Nayland so easy access from Colchester, Sudbury and Hadleigh

The family have 2 horses- 14.2 and 15.2, both well behaved and straight forward.

The job is :-

  • 1 day in the week for 3 hours
  • 1 weekend day preferably Sunday again for 3 hours
  • To exercise both horses ,can be ride and lead or separately. Manege and wonderful hacking around the Estate.
  • Poo picking
  • Yard work
  • Tack cleaning
  • Bringing in from the field and tacking up for owners the weekend day
  • To accompany owners out hacking-there is a bike to use
  • To assist the children when they ride – one is on lead rein

There are 2 other part time, very experienced grooms at other times who have been working for the family for several years.

The Person needs to be:-

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Capable and confident with horses
  • A good rider
  • Brilliant with children with a happy disposition
  • Helpful and kind
  • Polite, friendly with a good work ethic

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

 

Part Time Gardener – Long Melford – REF 787

Part time experienced gardener required for private country house located close to Long Melford in the village of Liston.

Flexibility can be shown on the days but ideally ONE MORNING – ONCE A WEEK so approx 3-4 hours

The job will involve:-

  • Grass care using large garden machinery of approx 1 acre of usable garden ( 2 acres total)
  • Maintenance of formal borders
  • Weeding, pruning, cutting back, restocking etc
  • Vegetable growing
  • Keeping patios clean and tidy
  • Hedge cutting and tree care.

Good hourly salary offered to reliable person with good horticultural knowledge .

references required

 

TEMPORARY Home Help/Carer – Chippenham / Ely REF – 786

Temporary Part Time Home Help/Carer required to cover full time Lady’s time away.

Start date 3rd August 2021

This position is for the following days/hours for 4 weeks.

  • Tuesday                   afternoon
  • Wednesday             all day
  • Thursday                 morning

There is another local lady who can cover the other days.

The position will involve:-

  • gentle care of elderly gentleman- assisting with dressing at times
  • helping with walking to and from the stair lift etc
  • Helping the lady of the house in the kitchen and enabling her to do other things around the house and garden

We are looking for a reliable, caring person preferably having held a similar position.

Someone who is kind and understanding.

references will be required

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Animal Carer – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk REF 784

Part time experienced person required to care for a variety of animals on a country Estate approx 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

The family have sheep, chickens, ducks and rabbits and are looking for someone to come in every morning for 2 hours to cover the following:-

  • Feed
  • Clean out chickens and rabbits
  • Check for any signs of illness or injury
  • Make sure enclosures are safe and secure
  • Generally check all is well

This would suit a local person with previous livestock experience.

Car driver essential due the very rural location.

references will be requested.

 

tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Rider – Near Hadleigh Suffolk REF 783 FILLED

Temporary Part Time experienced Rider required for private yard near Hadleigh, Suffolk.

We are looking for someone reliable who can help with exercising the Point to Point horses-mainly walk and trot work. Ideally suited to someone with previous experience with riding thoroughbreds.

NO NOVICES PLEASE.

The successful person will be able to commit to 6 mornings a week so a total of 18 hours per week.

Good hourly rate and great location for riding.

To start beginning of August for at least 4 weeks

tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Assistant Gardener/Groundsperson – Woodbridge, Suffolk REF 782

Part Time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson to join established team maintaining beautiful equestrian facility near Woodbridge.    TEMPORARY – MAY GO PERMANENT

The ideal person will be able to carry out the following:-

  • Cutting grass using large tractor mower
  • Strim all areas around the Estate
  • Be able to use a tractor to top and harrow horse paddocks
  • Generally keep all areas neat and tidy
  • Hedge cut
  • Clear driveways

Good hourly rate offered to successful person who  :-

  • Can work 24-25 hours per week either 8am to 1pm ( 5 days) or 8am to 4pm (3 days)
  • Works well with others and be a good team player
  • follows instructions but also works using own initiative
  • Confidently operates large garden machinery and paddock maintenance equipment
  • Is happy working outside in all weather
  • Is fit and healthy as this is a physically demanding job

 

Good hourly salary offered to the successful fully referenced person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner – Easton, Suffolk – REF 781

Part time  Housekeeper/Cleaner required for equestrian facility located in Easton near Woodbridge.

The ideal person will be able to work Monday to Friday – 2pm to 7pm and be happy working within an established team

This job includes a variety of areas to keep clean and tidy all within the Estate:-

  • Private house
  • Offices
  • Cafe
  • Yard Staff facilities and accommodation
  • Guest rooms
  • Dressage arenas( mirrors, railings, seating etc)
  • Washing and Ironing

Experience would be preferred but not essential.

references will be requested.

 

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

 

 

Part time Nanny- Sheringham, Norfolk – REF 779 (Now Filled)

We are looking for a wonderful, part time Nanny for 3 full days a week looking after two lovely 18 month old babies.  Both children are very active and are at the age where they love learning and developing new skills, this position would therefore suit and energetic and fun person.

The ideal hours would be:

  • Monday 9.00am-8.00pm
  • Tuesday 9.00am-8.00pm
  • Thursday 9.00am-4.00pm

There could be some flexibility for the right person.

If you are an experienced Nanny and are looking for 3 full days work a week then we would love to hear from you.

You must be experienced, great with children and really easy to be around. Glowing references a must.

Part Time Housekeeper/Cook – Nr Sudbury, Suffolk – REF 776

Part Time housekeeper required for family house located in Bulmer near Sudbury.

We are looking for someone reliable who can assist with all housework of this period farmhouse including cleaning kitchen and bathrooms. Changing beds and carrying out the washing and ironing.

Someone who can cook the occasional meal for the couple and perhaps bake a cake.

A friendly, kind person with a really nice manner is essential.

Two weekday mornings a week ideally.

Non smoker and car driver only

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Administrative Assistant – Long Melford REF 775 (Filled)

Part Time experienced Administrative Assistant required for sales company specialising in top end, niche brands close to Long Melford.

The ideal person will be reliable, polite with excellent communication skills.

We are looking for someone who can work 12 hours per week split over 2 days.

Someone organised who can carry out all administrative duties and other general office work.

A good, well spoken telephone manner is essential as well as a good command of the English language to deal with emails and other correspondence.

Experience with Apple products and Excel would be a great advantage.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Car driver and non smoker only.

References will be requested

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Housekeeper – Long Melford, Suffolk – REF 774

Part time experienced Housekeeper required for 2 neighbouring families both with 3 bedroom houses ( one has a cottage with it too) located in Liston just outside Long Melford.

The ideal person will be local and have previous private house experience. Friendly and easy to get along with.

Someone who can carry out all the housework to a high standard and be happy doing the laundry and ironing.

We are looking for someone reliable with a keen eye for detail who takes a pride in their work.

Must be willing to clean kitchens, bathrooms and windows(inside) ensuring the houses are neat and tidy.

Both houses require approx 3 or 4 hours each per week and this could be done on the same day or over 2 days so quite flexible for the right person.

Car driver and non smoker only.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Summer Nanny 10th July- 31st August, Burnham Market, Norfolk- REF 768 (Now Filled)

We are looking for a wonderful, experienced Nanny to look after a 4-month-old baby during the summer holidays. This is a part time, temporary position based near the beautiful village of Burnham Market. The hours are 8.30am-2.00pm Monday-Friday although Monday- Thursday may be an option.

Our client will be working from home and the Nanny will have sole charge of the newborn for the 5.5 hours. The ideal person must be experienced with new-born babies and have held a similar position previously to be considered.

We are looking for someone who loves children, is fun, caring, kind and reliable.

Qualifications are not essential although they would be an advantage.

Glowing references will be required.

Car driver essential due to location.

Polite, well -present person a must.

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part time Gardener- Bale, North Norfolk – REF 765

We are looking for a local Gardener once a week for 3-5 hours a time to keep on top of a lovely Norfolk garden.

We would like to find someone who is capable of the following:

  • Cutting lawn (ride on and push mower)
  • Weeding flower beds
  • Trimming hedges
  • General garden maintenance

Part Time Housekeeper / Mothers Help – Bale / North Norfolk – REF 739

Experienced, friendly Housekeeper required for busy, private household in rural Norfolk.

Ideally 3-4 mornings a week although extra hours available if needs be.

This would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy family environment, someone that is exceptionally thorough with a high attention to detail. We are looking to find a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic person that is easy to get along with as well as flexible.

The job:

  • General housework (dusting, polishing, hoovering, mopping floors, cleaning skirting, silver etc).
  • Stripping and making beds.
  • Loading and hanging out laundry.
  • Sorting laundry and putting it in children’s cupboards.
  • On the odd occasion, watching/taking care of the youngest child who is pre-school age.
  • Laundry is sent away to be ironed so this is not a requirement.

If you are a housekeeper looking to work for a lovely family in a gorgeous Norfolk home then please get in touch. If you are hoping to secure slightly different hours and days from those mentioned then we may be able to accommodate your needs so do give us a call.

 

Nanny / Mothers Help- East Barsham / Norfolk – REF 762 (NOW FILLED)

We are looking for a wonderful Nanny / Mothers help for a lovely family in East Barsham, 4 miles from Fakenham in North Norfolk.

The person will be required to help during both term time and the school holidays with 3 children from 6 months to school age.

The ideal hours and days are:

School Holidays

  • 3 full days a week 9.00am-6.00pm and 2 half days a week

Term Time

  • 2 full days a week (Tuesday and Thursday) and 1 half day a week either on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday

This role will be predominantly childcare based although general housekeeping/cleaning will be required whilst the children nap or are at school.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, friendly, fun and really kind/caring who has a genuine love for children.

Excellent references a must.

Up to date DBS if possible although this can be obtained before placement.

Car driver essential.

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

 

Nanny / Mothers Help- Stoke by Nayland/Suffolk- REF 757 (Now Filled)

We are looking for a Nanny/Home Help/Mothers Help two days a week from 9am to 5pm preferably Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The Wednesday will require the Nanny to look after a 2-year-old and a 3 month old baby. On the Thursday you will just have the 3-month-old baby to care for as the toddler will be at nursery.

Newborn experience is an absolute must.

The home help element will involve general tidying, washing, and cooking meals for the children.

Clean driving license is essential due to rural location. We are looking for a really friendly, caring and kind person to fit in with this lovely, young family.

We are looking for someone to start at the beginning of August.

For more information, please call Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Excellent references will be required

Part Time Gardener/Groundsperson , Spalding, Lincs REF 719

Part Time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for farming family located near Spalding.

The ideal person will be reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic and happy working outside in all weathers! Must be happy working alone most of the time.

Good horticultural knowledge to manage the formal garden and the ability to use and maintain large garden machinery ( ride on mower, strimmers  etc)

Weeding, pruning, cutting back, replanting and generally understanding what needs doing throughout the year to keep the gardens and grounds looking their best.

Good hourly rate offered to successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time Housekeeper – Newmarket, Suffolk REF 745 FILLED

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for family farmhouse located approx 5 minutes from Newmarket.

We are looking for someone who can carry out high standard housework, laundry and ironing within a private household.

The ideal person will have previous, fully referenced experience of a similar role working within and around a family . Reliability, trustworthiness and a polite, easy to get along personality are a must.

The housekeeper must be able to manage the cleaning and have a “can do’ attitude understanding how to maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of a family home.

The hours will be 12.15 to 6pm – Monday, Wednesday and Friday with a total of approx 17.5 hours per week.

Would consider 2 full days a week.

Competitive salary offered.

Car driver and non smoker essential

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Part Time Housekeeper – Lavenham, Suffolk REF 752

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

Ideal hours will be 9 hours a week over 3 mornings but 2 longer mornings would be considered.

The ideal person will be able to carry out all housework on this lovely period home to a high standard-keeping it clean and tidy at all times. Must be able to work using their own initiative but also be happy to follow instructions. Someone who enjoys their work and has an easy to get along with personality.

There will be bed changing and there may be some laundry and ironing on occasions.

Someone who can be flexible and perhaps walk the family dog within the working hours if needed.

Good hourly rate offered to reliable person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Gardener – Lavenham, Suffolk REF 747 FILLED

Part time Gardener required for private country house located between Boxford and Lavenham.

Someone who can work every other week for approx 3 hours one day a week.

The gardener must be fit and healthy to carry out digging, weeding, pruning and generally assisting the home owner where needed.

Reliability essential and must have a good work ethic.

Car driver essential due to rural location.

Good hourly rate offered.

Tel jackie 07979501997

Part Time, experienced Groom, Hadleigh/Suffolk- REF 746

Part Time (20-25 hours a week), experienced Head Groom required for private hunting yard located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh Suffolk.

The ideal person will have previous professional groom experience and be happy managing a yard of up to 8 horses including 4/5 in during winter.

Must have excellent turn out skills:-

  • Clipping
  • Plaiting
  • Trimming
  • Mane and tail pulling

The ability to maintain fitness of hunters and also assist with getting P2P horses fit.

Someone who understands hunting and who really enjoys all things country would be a real advantage.

Good rider essential who is happy hacking out, hunting available on occasions if desired.

All yard duties to a high standard and must be a good team player to work with established part time groom/riders.

Lorry driver would be an advantage but not a deal breaker. Car driver essential due to location.

Competitive salary offered to reliable, enthusiastic person with a really good work ethic.

There are several other grooms in the area who have a very good social life so this is not an isolated position.

Live in or out would be considered for the right person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Full Time Live In Home Help,Housekeeper,Cook, Driver – Hertfordshire REF 679

Part Time Home Help required for private household located near to Ware in Hertfordshire .

This position would suit someone who would enjoy a quiet life in a lovely country house both working to keep a tidy house and also being a companion .

Someone who can cook healthy meals and perhaps bake cakes on occasions. A love of the countryside and walking would be perfect.

Hours will be approx 30 per week. 6 days a week with 1 mid week day off and 1 whole weekend per month.

Most afternoons will be free until supper time, so lots of time to pursue hobbies etc.

Safe car driver essential to drive the Employer to lunches, parties and other activities. Shopping and other errands would also be required.

Non smoker only

DBS certificate

The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy with a friendly, easy to get along with personality.

Good salary offered.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Cleaner / Housekeeper, Nr Holt, Norfolk – REF 735

Experienced and trustworthy person required to clean this beautiful Norfolk property. We are looking for someone with a high attention to detail, who is extremely thorough.

You will be required to carry out all cleaning duties to a high standard.

5 days a week, 2 hours a day, mornings only.

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

Full Time Head Groom – Hadleigh, Suffolk REF 733 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Full Time experienced Head Groom required for private hunting yard located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh Suffolk.

The ideal person will have previous professional groom experience and be happy managing a yard of up to 8 horses including 4/5 in during winter.

Must have excellent turn out skills :-

  • Clipping
  • Plaiting
  • Trimming
  • Mane and tail pulling

The ability to maintain fitness of hunters and also assist with getting P2P horses fit.

Someone who understands hunting and who really enjoys all things country .

Good rider essential who is happy hacking out, hunting available on occasions if desired.

All yard duties to a high standard and must be a good team player to work with established part time groom/riders.

Lorry driver would be an advantage but not a deal breaker. Car driver essential due to location.

Lovely accommodation and competitive salary offered to reliable, enthusiastic person with a really good work ethic.

There are several other grooms in the area who have a very good social life so this is not an isolated position.

Live out would be considered for the right person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Part Time / Remote Bookkeeper, Bury St Edmunds- REF 732 (Now Filled)

**NOW FILLED**

We are looking for an experienced and qualified bookkeeper to work remotely for a luxury, British clothing company that is predominantly online based.

You will be required to:

  • Produce management accounts including P & L
  • Balance sheet & cash flow forecast on a monthly basis
  • Process quarterly VAT returns
  • Manage monthly payroll
  • Use 3 main software platforms QuickBooks, Unleashed & Shopify

The ideal person:

  • Would have at least 5 years bookkeeping experience
  • Be qualified to at least AAT level
  • Have a high attention to detail
  • Have a flexible approach to work
  • Have experience of QuickBooks (this is imperative)

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

Temporary Assistant Gardener/Maintenance – Bury St Edmunds REF 731 Filled

Assistant Gardener/Maintenance person required for private country house approx 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds. TEMPORARY but could go into a permanent position at some point.

We are looking for someone to work with the Head Gardener helping where needed such as:-

  • Helping plant the larger plants that need two people
  • Preparing beds
  • Laying plastic over beds to prevent weed growth
  • Keeping areas clean and tidy
  • Weeding and general gardening as instructed
  • Assisting with seasonal jobs

This could be a full time temporary position so 5 days a week or could possibly be suitable for someone wanting part time hours – minimum 3 full days a week or 5 half days.

Car driver essential due to location.

Good work ethic essential and someone who is happy following instructions.

Good hourly salary offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Nanny/Mother’s Help – Hadleigh,Suffolk REF 727

Part Time qualified Nanny required for busy young family with one baby girl who needs someone lovely to look after her 3 days a week.

The ideal person will be caring, trustworthy with a genuine love of working with babies.

Someone who can cover every aspect of childcare throughout the day and have a fun, bright personality.

Outdoorsy person essential to take baby on walks in the buggy or carrier which is very important to Mummy and Daddy.  Also someone happy to sit and read with baby.

Car driver essential due to rural location and also someone who would enjoy taking baby to various activities- swimming, toddler group etc.

During nap time it would be an added bonus if the Nanny could do some washing and ironing and generally tidy around – empty dishwasher, bins etc.

This is a 3 day a week position – 8am to 6pm

Good hourly rate offered .

References from previous Nanny roles will be required.

Non smoker essential.

Start date August 2021 ,however there is an opportunity for the perfect Nanny to start in May but with only one full day a week plus babysitting.

 

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

 

 

 

 

Part Time experienced Groom/Rider – Bury St Edmunds REF 725

Part Time experienced Groom/Rider required for family yard with 3 competition horses located near Bury St Edmunds.

Ideally 5 mornings a week but would consider 4 mornings.

All yard duties to a high standard and the ability to handle on the ground and hack out fit competition horses ( Eventers)

Good, confident rider only so NO NOVICES please.

Clipping, plaiting and competition travel preparation knowledge would be an advantage.

Opportunity if desired to accompany rider to events.

tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Mother’s Help/Housekeeper – Bury St Edmunds REF 724 (Now Filled)

**NOW FILLED**

Part Time experienced Mother’s Help / Housekeeper required for busy young family located approx 5 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

Monday to fFriday –  3pm to 7.30/8pm  During term time

During school holidays the hours will be daytime to cover sporting activities ,days out etc

The ideal person will have fully referenced previous childcare experience and be happy looking after children ages 4, 8 and 9.

The job

  • Assisting with the day to day after school care of 3 children
  • Preparing and cooking healthy suppers for the children
  • Carrying out the school runs
  • Helping with the bath time routine
  • Helping with bedtime
  • Carrying out approx 10 hours of general housework, laundry and ironing per week.

The Person

  • Caring, friendly, warm with a genuine love of children
  • Reliable, punctual and completely trustworthy
  • Sporty, creative, outdoorsy and fun
  • A car driver with clean licence ( car provided for school runs)
  • A good cook who understands healthy child friendly choices
  • Organised and tidy
  • Good at laundry, ironing and cleaning

Competitive salary offered to the successful person who can muck in with this lovely young family.

Car driver and non smoker only.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Experienced Housekeeper – REF 721 FILLED

Part Time experienced (traditional) housekeeper required for busy farming family with large country house located in Witham, Essex.  The farm house has an office attached where the family run their businesses from ,so this is not an isolated position .

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

The ideal person will be required to:

  • Carry out all Housework for the main farmhouse, office and small cottage on the farm
  • Manage the laundry and ironing
  • Assist with laying tables for formal functions on occasions
  • Help serve food at functions
  • Be flexible to help where needed at times on top of normal hours (occasional)

This position would suit someone looking for a long term position who is reliable, enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude.

A friendly easy get along with personality is a must.

Car driver and non smoker only.

Ideally 3 mornings a week totalling 12 hours with flexibility to cover functions on occasions.

Good hourly rate offered.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Housekeeper – Nr Newmarket REF 720

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private household located approx. 20 minutes from Newmarket.

The ideal person will have previously worked within a private household/Estate property and understand the demands of working around a busy family.

liaising with the other staff including the garden to ensure fresh flowers and fresh produce are always available for the house

This is a Monday to Friday position with weekend days when required(usually during the shooting season)

Monday and Friday will be full days (8 hours)

Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday will be mornings only (4 hours)

Duties will include:-

  • All housework of a large country house
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Shopping for the household
  • Cooking for family and small dinner parties
  • Being on site for security reasons for deliveries etc
  • Care of family pets when necessary so must like dogs

Excellent references will be required.

Car driver and non smoker essential

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

 

Farm Bookkeeper/PA – Nr Ipswich REF 717 (Now Filled)

**NOW FILLED**

Part time experienced bookkeeper/PA required for farm office in Little Blakenham near Ipswich.

We are looking for a reliable person to take over this part time position working a total of 6-8 hours per week.

The hours can be flexible and may suit someone wishing to work around family timetables!

The job involves:-

  • Bookkeeping for the farm and preparing the accounts ready for the accountant at year end
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accurate data entry
  • VAT return
  • Payroll – using Ernie
  • Admin using Farm Plan Business Manager
  • Answering telephone calls and dealing with emails
  • A small amount of PA duties

Car driver essential due to rural location.

Generous salary offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time Head Housekeeper _ nr Newmarket REF 671

Part Time Housekeeper – Near Newmarket
REF 671
Experienced, reliable Housekeeper required for private household approx 20 minutes from Newmarket.
The ideal person will have a good work ethic and a ‘can do’attitude, be easy to get along with and be able to manage the cleaning of a large country house. Must be used to high standard cleaning and understand the demands of working within a family environment.
Hours – Monday and Friday 08.30 to 4.30
Tuesday/Wednesday And Thursday 08.30 to 12.30
TOTAL 28 hours
Interviews available immediately for start date to be agreed.
Car driver essential.
Non smoker
Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper – Bildeston, Suffolk- REF 712 (Now Filled)

**NOW FILLED**

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private household lasted between Hadleigh and Bildeston.

The current lady is retiring after 8 years so this is a highly recommended position.

The ideal person will have previously worked within a family environment preferably and understand the requirements of working around the family.

All housework to a high standard, including bed stripping/remaking, laundry and ironing.

The sheets and shirts go away to be laundered so only clothes and small household items to be washed and ironed can only be good news!

The hours ideally will be 9am to 2pm over 3 days Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Good hourly rate offered to reliable, enthusiastic person with a bright, friendly personality.

Dog lover preferred.

Non smoker

Car driver essential due to the rural location.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Gardener/Groundsperson – between Bury St Edmunds and Thetford REF 708 (Now Filled)

**NOW FILLED**

Part Time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for farming family with large gardens located mid way between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds.

The Job

  • Keeping the private gardens and the various areas around the farm well maintained at all times
  • Use and care of large garden machinery – ride on mowers, strimmers etc
  • Weeding, pruning, cutting back, replanting of the formal gardens and borders
  • Grass cutting of formal lawns and driveways
  • Paddock maintenance – rolling, spraying, harrowing etc
  • Maintaining fencing – painting and repairs
  • Keeping yards , driveways, buildings clean and tidy

The Person

  • Reliable, punctual with a good work ethic
  • A good team player
  • Experienced with the use of large garden machinery-mowers etc
  • Tractor driver preferred able to use hedge cutters, chain saws etc
  • Able to use hedge cutters and chainsaws
  • Willing to work in various areas around the farm keeping everywhere tidy
  • Have horticultural knowledge and understand planting, weeding, pruning etc

 

We are looking for someone who can work 3 days a week – approx 18 hours total.

Competitive hourly rate offered

Tel jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Stockperson/Estate Worker – Nr Newmarket, Suffolk REF 702 FILLED

Part Time experienced Stockperson/Estate Worker required for private Estate located outside the village of Wickhambrook near newmarket.

We are looking for someone with a genuine love of working outside caring for a variety of livestock ( sheep, pigs, cattle and chickens) and also who can assist on the Estate where required.  Experience handling cattle is a must.

The successful person must be able to drive a tractor and carry out field maintenance ( rolling, harrowing etc) and also be able to use other large machinery such as hedge cutters, chain saws with the necessary certificates . Some heavy work involved so must be physically fit.  Experience with operating a digger would be beneficial.

There are at present a flock of 50 sheep ( South Downs and Suffolks) , a few cattle including Red Polls and 10 Tamworth pigs so a really interesting role for animal lovers.

Soon there will be the introduction of organic chickens as well as more cattle.

This is a three day a week position on an employed basis , 24 hours per week. More hours possible during lambing and summer. This may however increase to full time in the future.

We are looking for someone within a half hour commute.

For further information please call Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

 

Housekeeper / Mothers Help- Langham, Bury St Edmunds – REF 697 (Now Filled)

**NOW FILLED**

We are looking for an experienced and wonderful Part Time Housekeeper / Mothers Help to assist with the daily chores, lightening the load for a very busy working mum and mother of three.

The hours required are between 12-20 per week, based over 3-4 days. There may be the occasional weekend required but this is quite rare, especially during the pandemic.

You will be expected to do all housekeeping duties to a high standard apart from ironing, as this is sent away.

The main elements are:

  • Stripping and making beds
  • Organising the washing
  • General cleaning of the large family home
  • Unloading the shopping
  • Polishing

There will be the odd occasion when you will be asked to watch or entertain the children (1 nursery age and 2 school age).

This is a lovely position and would suit someone who enjoys working amongst a busy family, within a beautiful, large house in the heart of Suffolk.

Housekeeping or Mothers Help experience a must.

It is essential that you are great with children.

We require outstanding working and character references for this position.

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

Accommodation available for any overnight/weekend requirements

Part Time Housekeeper / Cleaner –Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk REF 687

We are looking for an experienced, part time Housekeeper to join our clients busy and energetic family on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds. We are looking for someone to work Monday-Thursday  5 hours a day (A bit of flexibility regarding hours would be great).

Our client has a large and beautiful family home in a rural setting, so a car driver is essential. You will be required to carry out all cleaning duties to an exceptionally high standard including laundry.

We are hoping to find someone who is upbeat, positive, and fun to have around. Someone who would enjoy working in a busy household that is not afraid to get stuck in would be best suited.

The ideal person will be thorough, unflappable with excellent previous references.

Previous private housekeeping experience a must.

Non-smoker essential

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Part Time Experienced Housekeeper- Aylsham, Norfolk NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private country house in rural location in Aylsham, North Norfolk.

The ideal person will be able to work a total of 20 hours per – 4 hours each morning – Monday – Friday ( No weekends)

All housework to a high standard and the housekeeper must have a good work ethic being able to use their own initiative ensuring that no stone is left unturned.

Someone who understands the demands of working within a private household and working with and around the family.

The house has large rooms, high ceilings , solid floors in some areas and many period features so someone who understands how to manage the cleaning of this type of property.

Reliability, punctuality and discretion all required.

The successful person should be polite with an easy to get on with a personality .

Competitive salary offered .

Car driver essential and non smoker.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Part Time Housekeeper – Boxted, Essex -REF 909

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private country house located in the village of Boxted, on the Essex / Suffolk borders – easily accessible from Colchester and Sudbury.

Total hours up to 12 per week over 2 days.

The ideal person will be :-

  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Fully referenced
  • An experienced housekeeper used to large period properties
  • Able to maintain the house to a high standard with thorough cleaning including bathrooms and kitchen.
  • Able to carry out laundry and some ironing
  • Happy to clear and lay fires
  • Able to strip and remake beds, change and launder towels
  • Happy to turn the heating on and off when required
  • Local to Boxted, Colchester or Sudbury

Start date required Mid to late January 2022

Good hourly salary offered on a self employed basis.

Car driver essential and non smoker

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time experienced Housekeeper – Cambridgeshire REF 676

Part Time LIVE IN Housekeeper – Cambridgeshire
REF 676
Experienced housekeeper required for private country house located approx 8 miles from Cambridge.
The ideal person will have previous private household experience and be fully confident with all housework including laundry and ironing. Help with food preparation on occasions particularly for dinner parties and lunches.
There is a flat and a generous salary offered for 30 hours of work per week.
Monday to Friday 9am-12.30 and the afternoon 2.30 to 5pm
 NO WEEKENDS.
Car driver essential and non smoker only .
Start date available asap.
Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Family Help – Nr Bishops Stortford REF 684 FILLED

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Family Help required for busy household located near Bishop Stortford.

Monday to Friday ( mornings) with occasional Saturday mornings.

Reliable person who can manage the housework of a 5 bedroom farmhouse and also a 3 bedroom holiday barn. High standard cleaning essential.

This position also includes laundry, ironing, possibly shopping and generally assisting where needed.

A bright, friendly person who has a good work ethic and takes a pride in their work.

Good hourly rate offered.

Car driver and non smoker only

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Experienced Housekeeper/Mother’s Help – Nr Halstead REF 683

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Mother’s Help required for busy young family in rural location outside Halstead, Essex.

The ideal person will be able to work 3 afternoons per week ideally 2pm to 6pm.

This position will involve housework, laundry, ironing, cooking children’s tea after school and generally helping within the house where necessary.

The successful applicant must be local, reliable, friendly and love children.

Good hourly rate offered.

Tel jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Part Time Experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner – Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk REF 648 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for private household located in very rural location just outside of Wells.

15 hours per week split over 3 mornings.

The ideal person must have previous , fully referenced, private household experience and understand the demands of working within a family environment.

All housework to be carried out to a very high standard including laundry and ironing.

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, person with a good work ethic and a bright personality. Someone who is polite and works in a calm and efficient manner.

Someone who takes a pride in their work and who has a good eye for detail.

Car driver and non smoker only.

Good hourly rate offered for the right person.

Immediate start available if required following successful interview and satisfactory references .

Would consider a temporary housekeeper.

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771 655879

Sunday Groom – Near Needham Market,Suffolk REF 672

Part Time experienced Groom required for small private yard with very large horses.

The ideal person must be confident handling large, fit horses on the ground and be happy and capable of turning horses  out and bringing in from the field, rug changing, washing off etc. Keeping the yard tidy and possibly cleaning tack.

This position requires someone every other Sunday to work from 8am to 12 approx and if possible for a local person to come back and bring horses in in the afternoon ( 1 hour)

Reliable, punctual person with a very good work ethic essential.

Generous hourly rate offered to fully referenced person.

Tel jackie 07979501997

Part Time Experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner – Woodbridge, Suffolk REF 669- UNDER OFFER

Part time Experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for large country located in the village of Pettistree near Woodbridge.

22 hours per week over 4 mornings.

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

All housework to a high standard to include:- general cleaning, mopping floors, kitchen and bathroom cleans, laundry, changing beds, ironing and basically keeping the house tidy and clean.

There are only 2 people living in the house most of the time but guests and other family members visit and stay throughout the year, so there will be quieter and busier times.

Current Housekeeper is relocating after nearly 3 years with the family.

Good hourly salary offered to reliable, easy to get along with person.

Car driver essential due to location.

Start date required end of October 2020

Tel Jackie 07979501997