Job Type: Permanent

Full Time Nanny/Mother’s Help / PA – Banbury Oxfordshire REF 572

Posted on March 10, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Nanny/Family Help / PA required for private household located near Banbury, Oxfordshire.

We are looking for a reliable, fun and caring person to join this busy young family to help with day to day organisation within this beautiful country home.

Nanny/Mother’s Help

The ideal person will preferably have childcare qualifications or have fully referenced previous experience working within a family environment looking after the children.

The children in this family are all at school ( not boarding) so no baby duties required.

Someone who can help with laundering  and ironing the children’s clothes and keeping their rooms clean and tidy.

The ability to cook healthy, nutritional meals and perhaps bake the occasional cake as a treat!

There may be opportunities occasionally to travel with the family so someone who is happy to be away from home at times essential and someone who can do some babysitting when required.

Someone with a love of the outdoors to encourage the children to enjoy their surroundings. A flair for creativity and planning activities would be great..

Car driver with clean licence also required to carry out school runs and drive children to activities.

This is very much a role where the successful person must be able to use their own initiative and be happy helping around the house .

PA

We require someone with previous PA experience who can manage the family diaries, deal with emails , mail and telephone calls. Be able to prioritise and advise the appropriate people.

Be able to book flights, cars,theatre tickets etc for the family and organise visits, parties etc for the children.

Secretarial skills and excellent computer skills essential.

The ideal person will be well presented , well spoken with a wonderful, bright personality.

So if this sounds like the job for you and you have a genuine love of country life and working with children then please apply now.

This can be a Live in or Live Out position and a generous salary will be offered.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

**Competitive & fun FEI Eventing yard seeks Experienced Part time / Groom / Rider REF 538** NOW FILLED

Posted on March 6, 2020 by -

The role is to cover a yard manager’s days off as well as training and competitions days.
Ideally we are looking for someone to do a minimum of 3 days a week but the role could easily be 4 days. To include all normal yard duties plus some riding / exercising.
The person will need to be small enough to ride 14.2’s but confident and capable enough to ride 16hh horses.

We are ideally looking for an experienced person who is a competent jockey.

The person must be teenage friendly.

It is a very competitive yard but also needs to be fun!

Fantastic salary on offer for the right person.

This is a lovely, small, friendly, private eventing yard, 17 miles South of Cambridge, located in a beautiful, peaceful area with very smart ponies (FEI level)! If this sounds like the dream part time job for you then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Call  Jackie on 07979 501997

Full Time Children’s Nursery Assistant – East Bergholt REF 581 FILLED

Posted on March 6, 2020 by -

Full Time qualified Nursery Assistant required for lovely day nursery located in East Bergholt- easy access from Ipswich and Colchester.  TEMP would be considered without qualifications ( will be supervised)

Monday to Friday with a total of 32 hours per week.

We are looking for someone lovely to join our friendly, young team all offering a caring wonderful experience to the little children who come to the nursery every day.

The ideal person must be fully qualified with Cache Level 3 Childcare.

This is a varied role as the successful person will be assisting in the baby room and the toddler room so fun all around !

Must have genuine love of working with children and be happy with babies as well as the older children.

Someone creative who can assist with planning and carrying out activities for the children.

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Part Time experienced Groom/Rider – nr Bury St Edmunds REF 602

Posted on March 5, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Groom/Rider required for private yard located approx 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.   5 mornings per week approx 20 hours total

The ideal person will be fairly flexible and be able to cover at least one of the weekend days during competition season ( March to October)

It would be an advantage if the successful person could drive either a 7.5T or a 3.5T lorry to events to help the family.

There are 7 horses on site with 4 in work ( 3 are event horses).

The position would include the following:

  • All yard work to a high standard
  • turning horses out and bringing in from the field
  • rug changing and washing off
  • hays and waters
  • exercising the horses ( hacking with some cantering if possible)
  • Clipping and plaiting would be great too.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person who has previously worked with competition horses and understands the need for reliability, organisation and routine.

This is a great job for someone who would enjoy going to the occasional event and being part of the competition day.

Good hourly rate offered.

Immediate start available

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Membership/Admin Assistant – Ely REF 601 ON HOLD

Posted on March 5, 2020 by -

Full Time Membership/Admin Assistant required for leading equine veterinary association located in Fordham approx 9 miles from Ely.

The office consists of a small established team so the ideal person must work well with others and have a friendly, easy to get along with personality.

Reliability and a good work ethic essential . The successful person will be responsible to the Membership and Marketing Team.

MAIN DUTIES To Include:-

  • Registering delegates for Congress and CPD Events
  • Organising delegate packs and delegate communications
  • Organising CPD course notes
  • Answering the phones and emails. Dealing with day to day enquiries
  • Managing and maintaining CRM system
  • Organising and maintaining stationery and equipment supplies
  • Sorting and distributing incoming post. Dealing with outgoing post.
  • Administrating and managing the online retail of the bookshop, processing and dispatch
  • Stock control of bookshop
  • Support a diverse and busy team, providing further administrative assistance throughout the organisation, as required
  • Supervise activities that facilitate the smooth running of an office

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Sound administrative skills
  • Proven experience of Microsoft Office ( Especially Word,Excel and Outlook)
  • A knowledge of database packages would be advantageous
  • Ability to plan and prioritise a busy work schedule
  • Able to work calmly under pressure and adapt readily
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and with others
  • Able to communicate well with a broad range of people, both within and outside the organisation.

IN RETURN – You will be offered :-

  • A competitive salary
  • 28 days holiday ( inc Bank Holidays)

To arrange an interview please call Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time experienced Housekeeper – Nr Bury St Edmunds – REF 600

Posted on March 3, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Housekeeper required for large private country Estate located approx 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

The house is occupied for much of the year by the principal couple who travel overseas for extended periods. Whilst they are in residence the housekeeper would be required to prepare and serve daily breakfast and lunch and also leave an evening meal at the end of the day.

Someone who can provide good, healthy and hearty cooking using fresh locally sourced ingredients. ( catering qualifications not expected)

Overseeing and very hands on housework, maintaining high standard cleanliness and presentation of the Hall alongside a designated cleaner.

Organising deep cleans of areas when the Principals are away and also specialist cleans of antiques, carpets , etc.

Carrying out laundry, sending away dry cleaning, dealing with contractors, answering telephone and emails, ensuring the house is stocked with food and cleaning supplies.

During the winter the Principals host overnight shooting parties and would want the housekeeper on hand to work alongside other staff members delivering high levels of hospitality to the guests.

The Housekeeper should be polite, well presented with a cheerful disposition with a ‘Can do’ attitude.

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person.

Accommodation can be available if required.

Five day week with two consecutive days off ( normally at weekends)

Car driver and non smoker only.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

 

 

 

Full Time Administrator/Secretary – Nr Newmarket REF 599

Posted on March 2, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced  Secretary required for private household within large country Estate located approx 20 minutes from Newmarket.

Basic duties to include:-

  • Acting as a first point of contact for the private office: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
  • Managing the principles diary and organising meetings and appointments
  • Providing admin support to the house staff
  • Event organisation
  • Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
  • Reminding the principle of important tasks and deadlines
  • Typing, compiling and preparing schedules and correspondence
  • Managing databases and filing systems
  • Ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date
  • Liaising with staff, suppliers, contractors, family members and guests
  • Collating and filing expenses
  • Using a range of software packages
  • Taking minutes
  • Miscellaneous admin tasks to support the PA and Accountant

 

Requirements:

 

·         experience in an administrative role

·         knowledge of software packages, word & excel

·         good interpersonal and time management skills.

·         Honesty & discretion

 

Days will be Monday to Friday and hours will be 9am to 5pm ( some flexibility can be shown)

Excellent salary offered to the successful person.

Car driver and non smoker only please.

Tel jackie 07979501997

Full Time Pig Person – Attleborough, Norfolk REF 584

Posted on March 2, 2020 by -

Full Time Pig Person required for large family pig farm located near Attleborough Norfolk.

We are looking for someone reliable and enthusiastic to join our team caring for pigs – sows, piglets and finishing.

The ideal person must be happy working outside in all weathers as some of the herd are outdoor reared and others are kept in indoor units. Must be fit and healthy as this can be quite a physical job – with lifting and moving things.

Overalls will be supplied .

Tractor driver and fork lift driver preferred but not a deal breaker .

Experience with pigs preferred but full training can be given, although someone who has worked with farm animals would be an advantage.

Animal welfare is of great importance so the successful person must be prepared to follow strict guidelines.

Car driver essential due to the location.

Good hourly rate offered.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Housekeeper – Lavenham REF NO 561 UNDER OFFER

Posted on February 25, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for private household located in the village of Lavenham ( short cycle from the centre)

The ideal person will be able to carry out all housework in this lovely country house to a high standard and have a keen eye for detail. A ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work using their own initiative essential, noticing when bins or dishwasher needs emptying or when fresh flowers need replacing etc.

Someone who can do the laundry and ironing and be happy changing linen on the beds , making sure towels are clean etc.

This is a family house so the successful ideally will have previously held a similar position within a family environment.

Car driver and non smoker only. Must be happy with dog in the house.

Ideally the housekeeper will be able to work 2 or 3 mornings per week ( 4 hours each day).

Good hourly rate offered to reliable, friendly person who really enjoys cleaning!

Flexibility on hours can be offered.

Tel jackie 07979501997

 

 

 

Full Time Agricultural Worker / Tractor Driver – Bury St Edmunds REF 598

Posted on February 20, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Agricultural Worker / Tractor Driver required for large farming/haulage business located between Bury St Edmunds and Thetford.

The ideal person will be able to work in a variety of areas within the farm- helping with harvest, driving tractors with or without trailers, working in the grain store, weighbridge and all general farm duties.

The successful person must work within an established team and have a good work ethic. The ability to be flexible and help where needed. Hard working , friendly and reliable.

This is a year round position so the work will be varied according to the seasons.

Good hourly salary offered as well as overtime when available.

Tractor Licence and Car driver essential

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Full Time Accounts Person / Bookkeeper – Near Sudbury REF 580 FILLED

Posted on February 20, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Accounts Person / Bookkeeper required for small family run business located approx 10 minutes from Sudbury.

The business specialises in handmade bricks for restoration and conservation, working on large projects for the National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Royal Palaces but also just as proud of the smaller private work undertaken.

We are looking for someone to join this small established team to take over from the current lady who is retiring after several years.

The Role

  • Sales and Purchase Ledger
  • Produce monthly cashflows
  • Reconciling bank accounts
  • Manage petty cash
  • Journals
  • Credit Control
  • Preparing VAT returns
  • Financial statement
  • Processing Payroll
  • Prepare annual accounts for annual audit
  • Assisting with budgets
  • Assisting Directors in general

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous fully referenced experience within a similar role
  • AAT Qualified
  • IT Literate (  Specially Excel)
  • Experience with ZERO accounting software
  • Strong attention to details
  • Excellent Communication skills

This is a Monday to Friday position- hours will be 9am to 5pm

Salary dependent on experience.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Housekeeper/Cleaner-Sutton Bridge -REF 597 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Posted on February 19, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for private country house in Sutton Bridge .

We are looking for someone reliable who can work 2 or 3 mornings a week carrying out general housework for a busy family.

All cleaning, bed changing, laundry and ironing if time.

The family have horses and dogs so someone who is happy around animals would be great,

Car driver and non smoker only.

Good hourly rate.

Immediate start available

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Kitchen Assistant/Pot Washer/Cleaner – hadleigh REF 596 ON HOLD

Posted on February 17, 2020 by -

Full Time Kitchen Assistant required for luxury hotel and restaurant just outside Hadleigh, Suffolk.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join the team assisting where necessary in the kitchen.

Mostly washing up ( easy actually as this is mostly automated) loading and unloading dishwasher, stacking away etc.

Having plates and cutlery ready for chefs and serving staff.

Helping with cleaning the kitchen after service making sure this is done to a high standard.

Understanding and keeping to health and safety guidelines/requirements.

Chance to progress if someone wishes to pursue a career in catering.

Uniform supplied

Interviews available immediately for start date asap.

Competitive hourly rate offered to successful person.

On site parking available

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Receptionist – Hadleigh Suffolk REF 595 ON HOLD

Posted on February 17, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Receptionist required for small luxury boutique hotel located just outside Hadleigh.

Easy access from both Colchester and Ipswich with plenty of on site parking available.

We are looking for someone polite, well presented with excellent customer service skills who is happy to be the first person a guest or diner meets.

The hotel has an amazing restaurant and bar with a great ‘buzz’ so a lovely place to work on a busy lunchtime or evening service.

Must have excellent computer skills and be able to use a variety of programmes. Excel and word essential.

The hotel has 12 bedrooms all of the highest standard making this an easy job for the receptionist as there is nothing not to like about the whole experience.

This is a full time position where the successful person will be required to work shifts and weekends will be on a rota basis.

So if you would live to join this energetic, young team offering a top class professional service then apply now.

Tel jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper/Mother’s Help -Lindsey Suffolk- REF 594

Posted on February 17, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner/Mother’s Help required for private country house in the village of Lindsey approx 4 miles from Hadleigh and 5 miles from Sudbury.

The ideal person will be reliable, enthusiastic and have previous experience of working within a family environment.

There are 2 houses on site belonging to Mother and Daughter so the successful person must be happy doing both.

The role will include all housework to a high standard, help with bed changing, laundry , ironing and generally keeping the houses clean and tidy.

The family have a dog which will occasionally need a walk.

Someone who can help bring logs in and lay the fire.

Helping with shopping when needed and help packing and unpacking the car.

A driver is essential as there may be occasions when someone needs to drive to Colchester or similar.

It would be an advantage if the successful person could be available on occasions ( 1 or 2 nights per month) to stay overnight.

Car driver and non smoker only.

Good hourly rate offered

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Groom – Bury St Edmunds REF 593

Posted on February 14, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Groom required for private sports horse stud near Bury St Edmunds,

We are looking for someone to join the small, established team caring for a variety of horses from, broodmares, foals,youngstock through to horses competing at a high level in Eventing.

The successful person must be reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic and the ability to work well with others and alone when necessary.

All yard duties to a high standard including , mucking out, grooming, hays, waters, turning out and bringing horses in from the field, rug changing, putting horses on the walker, cleaning tack and generally keeping the yard clean and tidy.

Assisting the head groom and other grooms where necessary.

Must be flexible with start and finish times during the foaling season to help watch the mares as they foal.

For a good confident rider there is the opportunity to help exercise the youngsters and the competition horses.

The horses in the yard are beautifully bred and the owners are passionate about them , so someone with a genuine love and interest in seeing them progress is a must.

The event horses compete from young horse classes right up to the international classes with top riders so this is a very exciting part of this job.

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Gardener / Groundsman – Bury St Edmunds REF 592 FILLED

Posted on February 14, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Gardener/Groundsman required for private country house located approx 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

We are looking for a qualified gardener with RHS certificates.

The property has mixture of grounds and includes, lawns, formal border, vegetable garden, greenhouse, leisure areas, hedges, ditches and driveways.

The ideal person will understand the requirements of managing an 8 acre garden and be able to work with the seasons keeping it looking great at all times.

Use and care of large garden machinery essential ( ride on mower,strimmer,hedgecutters etc.

Someone with a chain saw licence would be an advantage but not essential.

Car driver necessary due to rural location.

Good annual salary offered to reliable, enthusiastic gardener who really enjoys working with plants and who takes a pride in their work.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Full Time Groom – Nr Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk – REF 591

Posted on February 10, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Groom required for private dressage yard located in Walsham le Willows approx 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

We are looking for someone reliable and enthusiastic with a bright personality to join our established team of 3 looking after horses from broodmares to competition horses.

The ideal person will be able to carry out all yard duties to a high standard – mucking out, hays, waters, sweeping etc) Also general duties – tack cleaning, turning horses out and bringing in from the field, putting on and off the walker, rug changing, grooming etc.

This is a non riding position but we do want someone who is confident with horses on the ground.

An Apprentice would be considered and there is a training scheme in place already.

Sadly we have no accommodation on site for the groom and no room for another horse.

Good salary offered to successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Customer Sales Assistant -Ipswich REF 589 UNDER OFFER

Posted on February 7, 2020 by -

Full Time Customer Sales Advisor required for one of the leading National Insurance Companies located approx 20 minutes from Ipswich Town Centre.

We are looking for a reliable, forward thinking person to join our established young team specialising in rural insurance.

The ideal person will have countryside interests – equestrian, farming, shooting, rugby etc.

A graduate from agricultural college or from a farming background would also be a perfect fit.

Someone who understands how rural communities work and can offer advice to customers with regard to insuring their home, car, pet, horses etc.

Training can be given but someone with a good knowledge of customer sales/service skills essential.

Excellent communication skills essential both face to face and over the phone. Someone who can offer polite , professional service.

Computer experience to a high level is essential and someone who can use a variety of programmes.

So if you are reliable, enthusiastic with a positive attitude, well presented and a good command of English grammar then please apply.

Competitive salary and a good working environment offered to the successful person.

Car driver essential due to location – free parking on site.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Butler – Newmarket Suffolk REF 586 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Posted on February 3, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced – preferably fully qualified Butler required for private family Estate located approx 20 minutes from Newmarket Suffolk.

We are looking for a Butler to join this team providing high standard, professional service within the household.

The ideal person will be able to carry out all duties within the house from serving at functions, meeting and greeting guests/visitors to the Estate and making sure everything is kept running efficiently and smoothly.

The ability to liaise with the Principals and other household staff in a polite and professional manner is a must. A friendly, positive thinking person who can manage a variety of household duties with a ‘can do’ attitude essential.

Understanding how a private household works and being able to work with and around the family at all times.

Must be happy to carry out general duties around the house, laying fires, drawing curtains, cleaning shoes, cleaning guns etc.

Helping with shoot lunches/suppers and generally helping where required.

Also must be able to drive the Principals at times and keep the cars clean and ready for use.

Accommodation offered and a competitive salary to the successful person.

Tel Jackie  07979501997

Part Time Experienced Gardener – Kings Lynn/Sutton Bridge REF 583 UNDER OFFER

Posted on January 29, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Gardener required for private country house located approx 10 miles from Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

We are looking for someone completely reliable who can manage this 2 acre private garden.

Good plant knowledge and the ability to work with the seasons, digging, weeding, pruning, planting, cutting back etc.

There is a vegetable garden which needs bringing back to life so experience with veg growing would be an advantage.

Lawn care is a big part of this role so someone who can maintain and use large garden machinery ( ride on mower, strimmers etc)

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Would consider someone from further away who can work 2 full days instead of 3 shorter ones.

References will be requested.

To start asap.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Weekend Groom – Near Kings Lynn REF 582

Posted on January 29, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Weekend Groom required for small private yard on the Norfolk/Lincolnshire borders in rural location.

The ideal person needs to be reliable and happy working with fit horses and ponies on the ground.

All yard duties including mucking out, waters, hays, yard sweeping and possibly tack cleaning to a high standard.

Confidence leading horses in from the field essential and the ability to wash off, pick out feet and change rugs.

This would suit someone perhaps at college looking for work with horses but this is not a first job!

references will be requested.

Car driver essential due to location and non smoker

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Part Time Mother’s Help – Norwich, Norfolk REF 579 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Posted on January 27, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Mother’s Help required for family located approx 3 miles west of Wymondham and 20 minutes from Norwich.

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – MONDAY,TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY- 10AM TO 5PM

We are looking for someone who can help look after up to 4 children, from 2 families, whilst they stay with their Grandmother- who is very fit and active however 4 children under 5 -who wouldn’t need a hand?

The ideal person will be reliable, kind with a bright and fun personality with the ability to create activities for children from 1 year to 4 years. Lots of outdoor play and fun in the fresh air is a big part of life in Norfolk.

The family have a housekeeper, however help tidying up after the children and helping with their laundry and ironing will be required.

Someone who can cook healthy children’s meals and perhaps bake cakes etc.

TERM TIME – MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY – 9AM TO 1PM

During term time the house is so much quieter and there is a chance to help the family with general household duties. Laundry and ironing. Shopping and generally keeping everywhere nice and tidy.

There is a renovation project in place so always a lot going on .

Car driver essential due to rural location and non smoker only.

Good hourly salary offered to successful, fully referenced person with DBS

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Nr Hadleigh Suffolk Ref 578

Posted on January 22, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager required for lovely country pub/restaurant located in village location between Bildeston and Boxford.

We are looking for a reliable person with fully referenced experience to join this small energetic team all offering professional service to their many customers.

Someone who can work well with others but is happy to cover evenings and weekends allowing the Restaurant Manager to take their days off. The ability to alongside the Manager at busy times making service run efficiently.

The restaurant is well known for serving delicious meals so this would be a position for a genuine foodie who appreciates the Chef’s menu and can offer advice and guidance to the diners.

Wine knowledge essential to complete the service.

Good organisational skills essential and the ability to train new waiting staff.

So if you are reliable, organised with great people skills then please apply now .

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Groom and Groom Rider – Thetford, Norfolk – REF 577 – UNDER OFFER

Posted on January 22, 2020 by -

2 x Part Time Grooms to share this lovely full time position so that weekends and both ends of the day are covered.

We are looking for people who can carry out all yard duties within this competition yard ( eventers) to a very high standard.

Must be able to handle youngsters on the ground – they are well mannered but young! All duties including turning out and bringing in from the field, rug changing, hays, waters, washing off etc.

Someone wh0 can clip and plait would be amazing but not a deal breaker!

One of the grooms must be a confident rider who is happy hacking fit horses- mainly off road riding straight from the yard.

The hours can be covered by the two grooms so when rider is competing the yard duties are always covered.

Good hourly salary .

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Full Time Farm Secretary – Bury St Edmunds REF 575 FILLED

Posted on January 17, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Farm Secretary required for busy farming business located near to Bury St Edmunds.

Monday to Friday 9-5

The ideal person will have all the usual secretarial skills and be able to work in a busy, small, established team in a professional manner.

Must have very good computer skills and be confident using word and excel.  Excellent communication skills are a must both face to face and over the phone.  The ability to word letters and emails professionally and with a good command of the English Language essential.

We are looking for someone with good organisational skills who can cover all general office administration duties.

The successful person must be reliable with a bright , friendly personality.

So if you are well presented, polite with fully referenced secretarial experience please apply now.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Part Time Housekeeper/Mother’s Help-Bury St Edmunds – REF 571- UNDER OFFER

Posted on January 15, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Mother’s Help required for busy family house located approx 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

This is a part time position with a total of between 16 and 20 hours per week ( mornings )

The housekeeper is required to manage the housework of this large 7 bedroom, country house including laundry and ironing to a high standard.

Competitive hourly rate.

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Groundsman – Nr Bury St Edmunds REF 570

Posted on January 15, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Groundsman/Gardener and occasional driver required for private country house approx 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds heading towards Lavenham .

The ideal person will be required to work Monday to Friday ( 3 weeks out of 4) with the flexibility to work at weekends the other week when necessary.  The hours are usually 8am to 4pm however the availability to work between 7am and 7pm at times is essential.

The property is a beautiful period Manor House with extensive grounds including formal gardens and parkland/meadowland.

The successful person must be able to operate and maintain large machinery and have a good knowledge of lawn care,paddock and meadow maintenance. Someone who can mend fences, keep ditches clear and generally keep the grounds immaculate throughout the year.

We are looking for someone who is happy working outside in all weathers and understands the demands of working with the seasons.

The duties will include :

  • All grass care – formal and parkland- use of tractor mower
  • keeping fences and gates in good order
  • using and maintaining large garden machinery – mowers, strimmers, hedgecutters, chainsaws , quad etc
  • Driving the family occasionally
  • Keeping ditches, paths and driveways clear and in good order
  • Pest control experience – gun licence would be good
  • Helping in the garden as necessary – pruning weeding,planting etc
  • Maintaining swimming pool area
  • Helping with the family dogs

The ideal person will be reliable and work well within a very small team and alone at times. Must be able to use their own initiative and have a good work ethic.

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Live in Housekeeper/Companion/Cook- Wretham, Norfolk REF 677

Posted on January 14, 2020 by -

We are looking for a full time, experienced live in Housekeeper that can carry out all cleaning, laundry, and cooking duties to a high standard.

Our client is looking for someone who would enjoy working within a small, quiet household in a beautiful, rural area.

5 days a week required including a Sunday.

Our client loves eating healthy food so someone who is happy and capable of cooking fresh, nutritious meals would be ideal.

On site accommodation available

This position would suit someone with a caring and friendly nature, the house is quite large so someone with a basic fitness level is a must.

Car driver essential. Non- smoker.

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

Full Time Gardener/Groundsman – Bury St Edmunds Ref 569 – UNDER OFFER

Posted on January 13, 2020 by -

Full Time Live In Gardener for large private country house near Bury St Edmunds

We are looking for a very experienced gardener, preferably with horticultural qualifications who can manage 3 acres of formal gardens. Excellent plant knowledge essential and the ability to understand the seasons, knowing what needs doing at all times. Must be able to work unsupervised and can work using their own initiative

This is a full time, permanent position so the successful person must be happy working outside in all weathers keeping the garden and areas surrounding the house neat, tidy and well stocked throughout the year. Must be happy operating and maintaining large garden machinery, including ride on mower, sprayer,hedge cutter and chain saw.

As well as the formal garden there is a walled garden, tennis  court, swimming pool and orchard – all areas need tending.

General help with driving and pet care may also be required at times.

Highly recommended position as current gardener has been employed for 15 years!

The house is home to a family of 5 including 3 children under 7.

Your Accommodation

The Gardener role is offered with a 2 bedroom house with enclosed garden and use of a car.

Well behaved pet welcome

 

To apply telephone Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Housekeeper – Newmarket REF 671

Posted on January 10, 2020 by -

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 Farm Office Assistant – Near Bury St Edmunds REF 567 -UNDER OFFER

Posted on January 10, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Office Assistant required for busy Farm office located between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds near to the village of Ingham, Suffolk.

We are looking for someone with previous farm/agricultural office experience who can assist the Full Time Secretary.

Ideally this would be either 3 days ( 10am to 3pm) or 5 mornings per week and flexibility can be shown on hours.

The successful person will be able to carry out all general office duties including, filing, post,answering the phone, dealing with emails and generally helping where needed.

Must have excellent IT skills – word, excel etc.

You will also be part of a small team so must be an easy to get along with person with a polite and friendly personality.

Excellent communication skills essential both over the phone and face to face and the ability to keep calm under pressure.

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Competition Groom – Cambridgeshire REF 566

Posted on January 9, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Groom required to assist Head Groom in this small family competition yard ( Eventers) located approx half an hour from both Huntingdon and Cambridge.

There are ponies and horses on the yard and we are looking for someone to join this small established team .

The ideal person will be able to carry out yard duties to a high standard and be able to help the Head Groom to keep the yard running efficiently and tidy at all times. The ability and confidence to handle horses on the ground essential-grooming, leading, tacking up etc. A good rider would be an advantage to help with hacking to keep the horses fitness maintained.

The horses and ponies compete from young horse classes , pony trials up to high level eventing so the successful person should have an understand of the demands this creates.

Someone who can clip, plait and turn horses out to a high standard would be perfect.

Opportunity for travelling to events for the right person. 7.5 T lorry driver would be great but not essential

Competitive salary

Interviewing now for start date asap.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Groundsman – Banbury, Oxfordshire REF 565

Posted on January 9, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Gardener/Groundsman required for private Estate located near Banbury, Oxfordshire.

The ideal person will work within a small established team and have an easy to get along with personality. Previous private household experience preferred.

The ability to use large garden machinery including ride on tractor mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers, chain saws etc essential.

The position is for 2 full days a week so a total 16 hours ( possibly more during the summer months)

Knowledge of machinery and its maintenance is a requirement of this role so someone who is mechanically minded would be perfect.

A tractor and quad driver would be an advantage too.

Someone who can maintain lawns, hedges etc and also help around the Estate and buildings carrying out repairs to fences , gates, driveways etc.

Must be willing to help where needed particularly the gardener at busy times.

Car driver and non smoker only

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed

Tel jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Grooms – Chippenham, Cambs REF 564 FILLED

Posted on January 8, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Grooms or Groom/ riders required for mixed yard located in beautiful location between Ely and Newmarket.

We are looking for grooms who can carry out all yard duties to a high standard and work well within an established energetic team.

There are 3 yards on the same site and an option to work with Point to pointers, hunters and TBs in for retraining/rehoming.

This is a great opportunity for one or two people who are looking to work in a fabulous environment with great facilities.

This can be a non riding position or for a confident person it can include riding the pointers and assisting with the retraining of ex racehorses.

Confidence handling a variety of horses on the ground is essential and a good positive attitude to work!

There is shared accommodation if required.

Good salary offered to the successful person{s)

Interviewing now for start dates asap.

Tel jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk –

Sales and Marketing Manager, Near Chelmsford, Essex – REF 563 -UNDER OFFER

Posted on January 8, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Sales and Marketing Manager required for Engineering and Construction Consultancy based near Chelmsford, Essex in the village of Hatfield Peverel.

The ideal person will be reliable, enthusiastic with a positive, forward thinking attitude. A good team player who can offer a professional service at all times helping to move this highly successful business forward.

Excellent IT skills essential and the ability to organise, prioritise and keep accurate records.

A few requirements listed below:

  • To work with Red Leaf Directors and third-party web designers to develop and maintain current and new websites. This will include creating clear and original, written content with a focus on search engine optimisation and sourcing visual media.
  • To liaise with web designers on management of Google Click and Google Analytics
  • To manage and grow the social media profile of the Construction side which will include Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram etc
  • To create and manage a general marketing strategy
  • To produce up to date promotional material including Red Leaf Group brochures and marketing emails
  • To manage potential leads generated by marketing and repeat custom.

This is a full time Monday to Friday position , ideally 9 to 5 but a little flexibility can be shown for the perfect person.

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person who is able to start mid to late February

Excellent references will be required

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Part Time Mother’s Help/Housekeeper – Nr Holt, Norfolk REF 560 – UNDER OFFER

Posted on January 3, 2020 by -

Part Time experienced Mother’s Help required for busy young family in lovely rural location approx 7 miles from Holt, Norfolk.

The ideal person will be reliable, caring with a friendly, easy to get along with personality and previous private household experience.

Duties will include housework, laundry,ironing and some cooking for the children. Occasional help with the school run may be required.

The children are ages 9 and 14 .

The successful person must enjoy working with children and also being in the country caring for a lovely period family home.

A non smoker and car driver essential.

Ideally the Mother’s Help will be able to work 2 days a week ( Tuesday and Thursday preferred) for a total of 12 hours.  Flexibility can be shown for the perfect person!

Good hourly rate offered .

Interviewing to start shortly

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

LIVE IN -Groom/Housekeeper – Colchester, Essex REF 559 – NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Posted on January 3, 2020 by -

Full Time experienced Groom/Housekeeper required for private country house with 2 beautiful horses situated in stunning location on the Essex/Suffolk border.

During the Spring and Summer months the focus is perhaps more towards the horses in preparation for their competition season ( top level showing and eventing) with less housework.

The Autumn and Winter months are the reverse with the emphasis being on the housework, laundry and ironing. The house is large and gorgeous with grand hall and reception rooms. many bedrooms which although not all always in use there are busy periods when beds will need changing, making etc. Laundry and ironing also part of this position.

A cook who could provide occasional family meals and cook for the freezer would be perfect.

The family also have an Air BNB property so this needs to be kept immaculate to maintain their high standard award!

The equines are as follows

A very good and extremely successful, champion WHP and a lovely event horse.

The Groom will be required to clip, plait and turn horses out for competition to a high standard. The ability to manage this small but perfect stable yard, carrying out all mucking out, feeding, hays, waters, turning horses out and bringing in from the field etc. Cleaning tack and preparing lorry and horse for travelling.

Also a good rider who can hack and maintain the horses fitness while rider is away.

A lorry driver would be the icing on the cake to drive the smart 7.5 T lorry.

The accommodation is suitable for a single person as the cottage is cosy and warm ( completely self contained)

Generous salary offered to successful person.

Tel jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

 

 

Secretary for Pre-Training yard- REF 558 – FILLED

Posted on December 28, 2019 by -

Rare opportunity for a full or part time experienced secretary at a fantastic pre-training yard on the outskirts of Newmarket.

This would suit someone with a keen interest in the racing and bloodstock industry.

We are looking for an experienced secretary, someone who has excellent computer, communication and literacy skills. Experience of MS Excel would be a real advantage.

The main hours to cover are 7am-2pm Monday-Friday but can be flexible.

We are hoping to find a polite, friendly and assertive person who is a real team player. This position requires someone who is very organised, unflappable, hard working who can cope well under pressure.

This is a busy position so someone who enjoys working in a fast -paced environment would be ideal!

Car driver essential due to rural location

Interviewing now

Good hourly rate of pay

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

Housekeeper – Bedfordshire REF 556 – FILLED

Posted on December 23, 2019 by -

Full time experienced Senior Housekeeper required for large private country house in edge of village location close to Bedford.

The ideal person will be happy working alone and caring for this lovely home while the owners are in London or away.

This is very much a family home so the successful person must understand the demands of working around a busy family and have previously worked within a private household.

This is a 5 day week position which is to include weekends and days off will be taken during the week.

Single accommodation in a self contained apartment is offered along with a generous salary.

Duties will include all housework to a very high standard , laundry and ironing.

Someone who is a good cook would be a great advantage to cook for the family when they are in residence and also to cook for the freezer. A cake baker would be lovely.

Help with entertaining would also be required.

The family have dogs so animal lover essential who is happy to walk and feed in owners absence.

The local environment is lovely and would suit a country loving person who is happy working alone.

Interviews can be arranged over the Christmas period if required with start date to be agreed for January/February 2020

Car driver and non smoker only.

 

 

 

Part Time Housekeeper – Newmarket REF NO 555 ‘ interviewing in process’

Posted on December 16, 2019 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large private country house located approx 20 minutes from Newmarket towards Haverhill.

We are looking for someone, preferably with private household experience to join the established team working together maintaining this wonderful period home.

The ideal person will be able to work 3 full days a week – flexibility can be shown on hours for the right candidate.

All aspects of housework required to a high standard and the ability to work well with others and possibly alone at times.

A friendly, forward thinking person who takes a pride in their work and has a keen eye for the finer detail.

Someone who is happy to make and change beds and help with laundry .

This is a permanent position and we are hoping the perfect housekeeper can start fairly soon.

References and a DBS check will be required.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Couple- Housekeeper and Gardener – Hertfordshire REF NO 554

Posted on December 16, 2019 by -

Couple required for farming family based in Hertfordshire.

The ideal couple will be reliable, trustworthy with very good communication skills. They must work well independently but also be happy working as part of a team. Flexibility and the ability to turn their hands to many things is a requirement of this role.

The family have 3 businesses with the main based in Borehamwood although the accommodation for the couple will be in Hertford.

We are looking for an experienced couple to carry out the following duties listed below to a high standard.

Housekeeping

  • Cleaning, vacuuming, mopping,dusting and polishing
  • Laundry, ironing, making and changing beds
  • Hosting and serving and dinners and lunches
  • From time to time there will be a requirement to prepare meals for the workforce-peak times such as harvest
  • House sitting
  • Caring for pets so must be dog and poultry friendly!
  • Driving related duties

Gardening and general

  • A good knowledge of plant species and their care essential
  • Experience with all aspects of garden maintenance- grass cutting, shrub/border care, weed control, hedge cutting, seeding and planting, litter picking and general tidying around the grounds of the Estate.
  • Ensure all machinery and equipment are used correctly and maintained in good condition, Carry out safety checks.
  • Basic household maintenance
  • Swimming pool maintenance
  • Pet Care ( Poultry and dogs)
  • Housesitting when owners away.

 

Although the farm is in a rural location, access to London is very easy and quite close, so plenty of opportunities to explore on days off.

This is a 5 day week position for the successful couple, however this will include weekend when necessary with days taken in lieu during the week.

A competitive package will be offered along with accommodation on site.C

Part Time/Weekend Groom- REF 546

Posted on December 11, 2019 by -

We are looking for someone who can do a few hours on the yard a couple of days a week and one day at the weekend.

This is a non-riding position and we are ideally hoping to find someone nice and local.

You will need to be competent and capable at the following:

  • Bringing horses in and out of the field.
    Brushing off.
  • Rugging up.
  • Poo picking.
  • Getting stables ready.
  • Feeding.
  • Giving the horses hay.
  • Checking waters.

You must have equine experience and good references.

Someone local to Bury would be ideal

For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997 or email info@ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk 

Full Time Office and Contracts Administrator – REF 552 UNDER OFFER

Posted on December 6, 2019 by -

OFFICE AND CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

 

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Office and Contracts Administrator to join this highly successful, multi award winning Landscape Construction Company ,located in Suffolk. Previous winners at Chelsea Flower Show and entered again for 2020.

This is a company who have earned a reputation for offering first class quality and service with many prestigious commercial and domestic projects completed and currently in progress.

The company is very forward thinking, professional and growing year on year.

They work with several well known designers who are always confident with any project completed by them .

 

What the position requires

 

All aspects of administrative support to the Office Manager, Contracts Manager and the Estimator.

Answering incoming calls, dealing with them professionally and transferring to appropriate person.

Managing filing systems in accordance with company practice.

Processing tender enquiries and assisting in the production of landscape quotations. Help to order materials for site.

Prepare relevant paperwork for Landscapers on site.

Some database management.

Support Office Manager as directed- vehicle management, site equipment management etc.

Cover for Wednesday afternoons when Office Manager out of office.

Stationery, office supplies, managing post, unpacking deliveries and keeping office tidy.

 

Skills required

 

Reliability, punctuality and a polite, professional manner.

Previous experience of working in business administration.

A positive, can do attitude and above all a team player.

Organised, efficient person who can work under pressure in a calm manner.

Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Fully computer literate particularly in Excel.

At least 5 GCSE’s   A-C, A Level preferable.

An interest in Horticulture would be a great advantage.

 

Hours will be Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

 

In return for your skills, hard work and positive attitude, we can offer:

 

An industry competitive salary

Any training you think would be useful and enhance your skills

Pension with Nest

An exciting environment with lots of opportunity to grow and for promotion

Part Time Experienced Housekeeper- Nr Thetford REF 551 UNDER OFFER

Posted on December 3, 2019 by -

Part Time experienced Housekeeper /laundry person required for large private country house located approx 15 minutes from Thetford and 20 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

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

High standard Housework required and the ability to work using their own initiative keeping this wonderful period home immaculate at all times. This is a work alone position however the Estate does employ other staff so this is not an isolated role.

Someone with very good laundry and ironing skills who is able to care for delicate fabrics and who also knows how to care for Haute Couture and other specialist items of clothing.

The successful person must be reliable, completely trustworthy with a nice friendly personality.

References will be requested.

This position ideally will suit a housekeeper who can work 3 full days a week and a competitive hourly rate will be offered.

Car driver and non smoker only.

This is a highly recommended position as the current housekeeper is leaving after 7 years.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk –

Part Time Family Help/Cook – Sudbury Suffolk Ref 550 (FILLED)

Posted on November 26, 2019 by -

The ideal person will be able to cook healthy meals for 2 family members and keep on top of tidiness in the kitchen- emptying dishwasher, putting bins out and generally tidying. The family have a cleaner so no housework as such required.

Someone who can shop for the family and keep the larder and fridge stocked.

Basically an extra pair of hands who understands how a busy household works to make life easier.

A reliable, trustworthy person with a friendly personality is a must.

Possibly sort the washing and maybe do a little ironing subject to having time.

This is a lovely position for someone wanting to use their cooking and household management skills!

Good hourly rate of pay offered to fully referenced person.

 

Head Hotel Receptionist – Hadleigh Suffolk REF 549

Posted on November 26, 2019 by -

REF 549

Experienced Senior Head receptionist required for small, luxury, boutique Hotel located near Hadleigh Suffolk.

The ideal person must have previous hotel experience and have excellent communication skills both face to face and over the phone.

Being the first point of contact in this wonderful hotel and restaurant requires the receptionists to be well presented, polite, well spoken with a friendly, welcoming personality.

All the staff working in the hotel offer a professional service ensuring that guests and diners have a memorable experience for all the right reasons and therefore  look forward to returning in the future.

We are looking for someone who can work well within a small established team with great organisational skills and the ability to train, advise and assist other staff members as and when necessary.

Good computer skills essential and accurate record keeping essential. Must be able to work with various IT systems and be confident updating social media.

The successful person will ideally work a 5 day week covering shifts which will include weekends on a rota as obviously this is the busiest time.

Car driver essential due to the location not being on a bus route- there is plenty of free parking on site.

 

 

Full Time Head Gardener – REF 548 (FILLED)

Posted on November 26, 2019 by -

Full Time Head Gardener required for large private Estate located a short distance from Newmarket.

We are looking for someone who can manage a team of established Gardeners but also be very hands on.

The ideal person will have horticultural qualifications and a wealth of experience working within large formal gardens.

Excellent plant identification and a good knowledge of all gardening requirements- formal borders, cutting garden, greenhouse, vegetable garden, grass cutting, strimming, etc.

The use of large garden machinery will be required so experience in this area essential.

Someone who can liaise with the kitchen and housekeeping staff within the household to provide ingredients and fresh flowers all year round.

The successful person must be polite, organised with the ability to advise and assist where needed on the Estate.

The gardens are open to the public at times so someone who can interact with both visitors and other staff members is a must.

Excellent salary and a beautiful working environment.

Interviewing now for start date asap.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Live In Couple – Bury St Edmunds – REF 547

Posted on November 25, 2019 by -

REF 547

Live In Couple required for private household located on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds ( approx 10 minutes)

A opportunity has arisen for an experienced couple who have previously worked within a private household  to cover Gardening and Housekeeping duties in this wonderful period home.

Gardener

We are looking for a very experienced gardener, preferably with horticultural qualifications who can manage 3 acres of formal gardens. Excellent plant knowledge essential and the ability to understand the seasons, knowing what needs doing at all times. Must be able to work unsupervised and can work using their own initiative

This is a full time, permanent position so the successful person must be happy working outside in all weathers keeping the garden and areas surrounding the house neat, tidy and well stocked throughout the year. Must be happy operating and maintaining large garden machinery, including ride on mower, sprayer,hedge cutter and chain saw.

As well as the formal garden there is a walled garden, tennis  court, swimming pool and orchard – all areas need tending.

Highly recommended position as current gardener has been employed for 15 years!

Housekeeper

This is a part time position – approx 3 or 4 mornings a week managing the housework of this 7 bedroom house.

All housework to a high standard including laundry and ironing.

The housekeeper needs to have a ‘Can Do’ attitude and understand the demands of working within a busy household.

Someone who would be happy to shop for the family and keep the fridge/larder fully stocked.

The Household

The house is home to a family of 5 including 3 children under 7.

Your Accommodation

This couple role is offered with a 2 bedroom house with enclosed garden and use of a car.

Well behaved pet welcome

 

To apply telephone Jackie 07979501997

Part Time Hunt Groom REF 545 (FILLED)

Posted on November 19, 2019 by -

Wednesdays and Saturdays

2.30pm-6.30pm

Getting evening stables ready, being there when the hunters return, helping unload the lorry, feeding the horses, rugging them up appropriately, washing off, un-plaiting, putting to bed. 

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