Job Type: Permanent

Qualified Gardener- Holt

We have a great opportunity available for a self- employed, experienced, part time, qualified gardener, 3 full days a week at a large family house in North Norfolk.

We are looking to find a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable gardener who can assist with a new and exciting landscaping project that is set to start in 6-12 months’ time. Initially the selected candidate will be required to work in the current garden alongside the owner, taking care of all the plants, their large green house, vegetable and rose garden, lawns and any additional areas of the 2 acres that needs attention.Our client is hoping to find someone who is experienced within this sector, with a real passion for gardening; they must also be happy taking instruction as well as being exceptionally trustworthy, friendly and approachable.
This position would suit someone who would really appreciate and enjoy creating and maintaining a beautiful country garden to a high standard, and welcome the opportunity to get involved with a large landscaping project.

Qualifications are essential for this vacancy, and those without will not be considered.
Excellent references and a clean driving licence will be required.

If you would like to know more about this position, please contact Rebecca Rivett on 07771 655879 or Jackie Frost on 07979 501997

Groom- Part Time

Part Time Groom required for showjumping yard in Hadleigh Suffolk.

The ideal person will be experienced in all yard duties and be happy mucking out and mucking in where needed.

This is quite a physical position as there are 12 horses living in.

No riding required but confident handling on the ground of large horses is a must.

Hours will be 8am to 1pm 6 days a week- could be 5 for perfect local person.

Good hourly rate offered to reliable, hard working person who can work well within a small established team.

Must be happy to work alone at times.

Interviewing now for start asap.

Houseekeeper/Cleaner/ Cook- Term Time only

Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner/Cook required for children’s day nursery in the village of East Bergholt.

This position is term time only so would suit someone with school age children.

Must be experienced in all aspects of housework, cleaning floors, toilets, kitchen and general tidying throughout this happy place!

A love of children would be a great advantage !

Hours can be flexible but Monday to friday approx 4 hours a morning.

Good salary offered to reliable, friendly person who fits well within this small team.

Interviewing now.

Housekeeper- Part Time

Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large private country house approx 4 miles from Framingham and 7 miles from Woodbridge.

This position would suit someone with previous private household experience who understands the demands of managing the housework of a large, period home and having the flexibility to cover busy and quiet times.

Current housekeeper requiring after many years so this is a highly recommended job.

All cleaning to a high standard, bed changing, laundry and ironing . The ability to use their own initiative and have a keen eye for detail.

Be able to keep the property immaculate at all times and prepare rooms for guests on occasions.

Ideally hours will be 9am to 1pm ( flexible) 4 days a week, but for the right person happy to discuss.

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person.

Excellent references required .

Interviewing now for start date mid February

Senior Housekeeper

Full Time experienced , senior housekeeper required for large private country house near to Swaffham.

The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy and work well within a very small team all working to the highest standards.

The ability and understanding required to keep this lovely family home immaculate at all times, including housework, laundry, ironing and generally helping where needed. Someone who takes a pride in their work with a keen eye for detail.

Previous private household experience would be preferred however someone who has worked within a luxury hotel or yacht would be considered.

Car driver essential due to location and non smoker only.

Interviewing now for start date asap.

Generous salary offered to successful person.

Excellent references will be requested.

Gardener/Groundsperson

Full Time experienced Gardener/Groundsman required for this private Estate close to Swaffham.

We are looking for someone reliable, friendly with a good work ethic to join the existing team of gardeners managing the grounds of a formal Hall with approx 22 acres of well established gardens.

The garden comprises of lawns, formal hedges, herbaceous and flower borders. There is a walled garden, fruit cages, greenhouses, veg garden, potting shed and a small orchard.

Duties will extend to assisting with other work around the Hall and on the Estate.

All applicants are required to be experienced gardeners, who are enthusiastic and able to work on their own initiative . Someone with Horticultural Qualifications (NVQ 2) would be preferred.

A clean driving licence is essential.

This position would suit someone with a genuine love for gardening and would take an interest in developing, maintaining and caring for the garden and Hall.

Monday to Friday with the requirement to work 1 weekend in 3 on a rota basis.

Competitive salary offered to the successful applicant.

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Account Executive

Full Time experienced Account Executive required for  one of the leading National Insurance Companies based on the outskirts of Ipswich . Great rural setting for the offices ,easily accessible via the A12/A14 with parking on site.

Monday to Friday   –   9am to 5.30pm

The ideal person will be reliable, work well within an established team with a good, positive work ethic.

This position would suit a Graduate from Agricultural College who perhaps comes from a farming background or has a genuine interest and love for rural life .

A well presented person with excellent communication skills is essential to liaise with existing clients and also be confident visiting and speaking to future clients.

The ability to manage and maintain established accounts and also be pro active with developing new business.

The accounts are specifically small Farms, Estates and HNW households so this is an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and the ability to advise, help and secure new business.

The successful person must have an excellent understanding of computers and be confident using programmes such as Excel and Word.

Car driver essential as visiting clients is part of this role.

Competitive salary based on experience will be offered.

Full Time experienced Account Executive required for  one of the leading National Insurance Companies based on the outskirts of Ipswich . Great rural setting for the offices ,easily accessible via the A12/A14 with parking on site.

Monday to Friday   –   9am to 5.30pm

The ideal person will be reliable, work well within an established team with a good, positive work ethic.

This position would suit a Graduate from Agricultural College who perhaps comes from a farming background or has a genuine interest and love for rural life .

A well presented person with excellent communication skills is essential to liaise with existing clients and also be confident visiting and speaking to future clients.

The ability to manage and maintain established accounts and also be pro active with developing new business.

The accounts are specifically small Farms, Estates and HNW households so this is an exciting opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and the ability to advise, help and secure new business.

The successful person must have an excellent understanding of computers and be confident using programmes such as Excel and Word.

Car driver essential as visiting clients is part of this role.

Competitive salary based on experience will be offered.

Housekeeper / Cook / Driver

Full Time experienced Housekeeper with the ability to cook healthy family meals required for equestrian family.

All cleaning to a high standard. Must be happy to help with school runs so clean driving licence essential

Non smoker only

Tuesday to Saturday

Good hourly rate

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Farm Irrigation Operator

We are looking for a reliable, local and motivated farm worker to look after our client’s irrigation system throughout the summer months. This is a temporary position but could potentially become permanent for the right person.

The hours are 7am-4pm Monday-Friday. Weekend work will be required occasionally and longer hours during harvest are to be expected, so someone who is happy to work extra hours is a MUST.

Irrigation experience would be of benefit but is not essential. Training can be offered.
Our client will need someone who has a driving and tractor licence, as well as some experience on a busy farm.

Good working references will be required for this position, those without will not be considered.

For more information about this position please contact

Rebecca Rivett on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Part time, Lightweight Event Rider

We are currently looking for an experienced and lightweight event rider to help school and canter our client’s very smart, novice level event ponies.

The hours and days of work can be flexible; there is also a beautiful, 1 bedroom cottage available if the person wishes to stay on site.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to help produce smart ponies, earn some extra money and work flexible hours that fit into their already busy schedule.

Gorgeous working facilities on offer & a Good hourly rate of pay.

Glowing references a must, trustworthy, reliable and friendly essential.

For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879

Yard Supervisor

37 hours per week, 1 evening per week and also 1 weekend day.

Reliable team player essential who can supervise staff, liaise with customers, vets etc.

Good salary for successful person

Interviewing now for start date ASAP

Previous yard work/ groom experience required

References required

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Experienced Stud Hand

One of the world’s most prestigious and successful Thoroughbred and Arabian breeding operations is currently looking for an experienced Stud Hand.

  • The role consists of the following duties within a busy yard:
  • Providing effective care and welfare of horses and maintenance of surrounding areas.
  • Carrying out routine horse husbandry duties (mucking out, feeding, grooming, leading and moving horses within the stud).
  • Holding horses for farrier and veterinary procedures.
  • Assisting in the rehabilitation of horses through correct and approved procedures.
  • Travelling horses to exercise or move to other locations as directed.
  • Driving and operating plant and machinery (tractors fitted with trailers, grass cutting, dropping picking).
  • Carrying out maintenance of the stud and surroundings as directed, including boxes, yards, paddocks, fences and buildings.

Proven experience, good communication skills and basic English is essential as a minimum requirement for this position, as well as the ability to work in a strong team environment.

The successful candidate can expect an attractive salary, package and benefits including pension, private healthcare and life assurance.

To apply, please contact Rebecca Rivett on 07771 655879 or Jackie Frost on 07979 501997 or send your covering letter and CV to info@ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

References will be required for this role.

Mother’s Help

4 days a week during term time and 1-2 days a week school holidays.

Tuesday/Wednesday (8am-4.30pm)

Thursday/Friday (8am-6.30pm)

Good hourly rate of pay

Local, friendly and well referenced applicants only

Must have a full, clean driving licence

Must be DBS checked

Must have experience with young children

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

Farm Secretary

We are currently looking for a Farm Secretary on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

This position would suit someone who has a real passion and love for the agricultural sector.

Our client is looking to find either an experienced farm secretary who has already held a similar position on a farm or estate OR an enthusiastic post graduate with a degree in agriculture (Crop Management, Farm Business Management, Countryside, Environment, Geography etc). All applicants must have a real interest in the farming world and be keen to develop their skills to become an integral member of the team.

Excellent IT skills essential and the ability to record data accurately and understand farming software ( Gatekeeper would be an advantage).

Personality is key for this position, someone who is friendly, hardworking, approachable and driven would be ideal. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to get into this sector and work within a large, well know farm/estate.

Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Excellent working facilities and competitive salary.

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

Carer / Housekeeper/ Gardener Couple

We are currently recruiting for a live-in Couple near Bury St Edmunds. We are hoping to find a couple who between them can support our client on a daily basis by offering companionship, general care, housework, laundry, ironing and gardening. You will also be required to drive our client to regular hospital visits and other journeys, so someone with a clean driving licence essential.

The ideal Couple will have previous experience in a similar care/housekeeper/gardening position within a domestic environment and be committed to improving the quality of life of our client.

This position comes with fantastic, newly built, cottage style accommodation, and would be perfect for a couple who are looking to make this idyllic rural location their new home.

References will be required for this position. A DBS check will also be requested.

For more information please contact Rebecca Rivett on 07771 655879

Stud Secretary

We have a fantastic opening for a full time, experienced pre training yard stud secretary on the outskirts of Thetford.

Our client is hoping to find someone with experience in this field as well as stud secretary qualifications and certificates. All applicants MUST have worked in the racing industry before applying for this exciting role.

Excellent working facilities and great rates of pay on offer.

For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879.

An up to date to CV and references will be required for this position. CVs to go to info@ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Sales Counter Consultant

We are currently looking for a full time, permanent Sales Counter Consultant to work in a well-established and successful Workwear/Engineering showroom on the outskirts of Norwich (airport side).

This exciting opportunity will require the selected individual to meet and greet customers from the moment they enter the shop, until they leave, ultimately ensuring that every customer has an exceptional experience leaving the store delighted with the service provided.

This role will suit someone who has a real passion and enthusiasm for generating sales opportunities by listening, advising, and offering solutions in a friendly yet professional and timely manner.

The hours and days of work for this positon are, Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm.

All applicants MUST have proven face to face sales experience and will not be considered otherwise.
Our client is looking for someone who has a friendly, bubbly and professional personality as well as someone who takes great pride in their work. If you have any retail trade counter or sales experience, or face to face customer service then we would love to hear from you

For more information about this position please contact Rebecca Rivett on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Good, reliable and trustworthy references will be required for this role.