Posted on October 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for family house located in Woodbridge, Suffolk.
The ideal person will be able to work approx 9-10 hours a week over 3 days – Monday, Wednesday and Friday-9am to 12/1pm.
We are looking for someone reliable, organised and really lovely to have around. A bright, enthusiastic personality essential. Someone who really takes a pride in their work. The House is 1930s and a provides a nice working environment.
The position will include:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Bed changing
- Laundry and Ironing
The family have 3 children ages 13, 11 and 8 so the housekeeper must be happy with a busy household at times. They also have a lovely dog so dog lover essential.
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable reference.
Tel Jackie / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time experienced cleaner required for 5 bedroom, farmhouse located in Laxfield, Suffolk.
We are looking for a high standard cleaner with experience of large houses to work approx 4 hours a week or 6 hours over 2 days.
The position will involve :-
- All housework
- Kitchen and bathroom cleans
- Vacuuming, dusting, polishing, mopping floors etc
- Bed changing
The Person:-
- Reliable, friendly and nice to have around
- Experienced in housework
- A good ironer
- Happy with dogs
- Car driver due to location of property
- Non smoker
Good hourly rate offered.
Tel Jackie / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 22, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help required for busy farming family located in rural location approx 2 miles North of Leiston Suffolk.
We are looking for someone who can work 40 hours a week over 4 days (these can be agreed)-usual hours required will be 9am to 7pm.
The family have 3 school age children ( 12, 10, 8 ) and a baby age 4 months.
The successful person must be reliable, kind, bright with a genuine love of children. Childcare qualifications would be preferred, however someone with extensive childcare/nannying experience would be considered.
The position is basically an extra pair of hands for the working mother, someone who can keep the family and house running smoothly.
The family have dogs, so animal lover essential.
The position will involve:-
- All childcare relating to the baby ( feeding, nappy change, baths, nap time, weaning etc)
- School runs for the older children
- Breakfast clearing away, loading and unloading dishwashing and kitchen tidying
- Children’s laundry and ironing- during baby naps
- Bed changing
- Fresh air for baby taking dogs for a walk.
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual, kind, caring and fun
- Trustworthy
- First aid trained( paediatric )
- Car driver with clean licence
- Good cook who can provide healthy children’s meals
- Happy to do housework, laundry and ironing
- Fully experienced with baby care.
Fully checkable references will be requested and a DBS check.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Groom/Rider required for private yard located between Solihull and Warwick. The yard has 5 horses ( 3 in work-2 retired) and a small established team of grooms already employed. The new groom must be a real team player, with a good work ethic and easy to get along with.
There will always be 2 grooms working so this is not an isolated position, however the yard/farm are in a rural location.
The hours will be 2/3 days week to include one weekend day. Complete weekends off will be arranged on a rota basis.
The yard has excellent facilities making a groom’s working environment really good, these include 2 arenas (indoor and outdoor). Good hacking.
The Position will involve:-
- All yard work to a high standard – mucking out etc
- Exercising horses both on the ground and ridden
- Clipping, plaiting, trimming etc
- Bandaging for competition and travel
- Following feeding and exercise regimes
- Keeping yard, arenas and paddocks clean and tidy
- Tack cleaning and making sure always safe to use
- Liaising with vet, farrier etc and assisting with their visits
The Person will be:-
- Reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and a real team player
- A good, confident rider to exercise fit horses
- Up to speed with first aid skills
- Able to follow instructions and use own initiative when required
- A car driver with own transport
- Able to turn horses out to a high standard
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable equestrian references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on September 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Head Gardener required for private country estate located near Henley on Thames , Buckinghamshire. The property and gardens overlook the stunning Chiltern Hills, so this is a fabulous location to live and work.
We are looking for a skilled gardener with RHS qualifications to manage this beautiful, established 8 acre ornamental garden.
The garden comprises several areas, all of which require high standard maintenance to keep them looking exceptional at all times. This is a full time position and accommodation is available on site (3 bedroom cottage)
This would suit someone with passion and a genuine love of using their horticultural skills. The owner adores their garden and is looking for a gardener who takes pride in their work with an enthusiastic approach.
As much as possible the garden is managed organically, so a gardener with an environmentally friendly approach would be preferred.
The Position:
- Formal lawn care, using large garden machinery including ride on mower, strimmer etc
- Formal border care- weeding, pruning, cutting back, spraying, restocking etc
- Cutting garden- ensuring flowers available for the house
- Greenhouse management
- Vegetable growing- providing produce for the house
- General tidying around the property – terraces, pathways and leisure areas
- Topiary
- Spraying – mostly organically but some areas still chemically treated
The person:
- Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
- Friendly and good to have around
- Happy to follow instructions but also able to work using their own initiative
- RHS qualified, with excellent horticultural skills
- Experienced with using garden machinery.
- Experienced with topiary.
- Will have an keen eye for detail and have the ability to keep the garden in immaculate order
- Will understand the seasons and know what and when things need doing
- Will have spray certificates PA1 and PA6
- Car driver
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
A partner employed elsewhere would be welcome.
Tel Jackie 07979501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
A fantastic opportunity has come up for anyone looking to get into Garden Landscaping working as a Landscape Operative for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures.
This is a Monday to Friday position with travel from the base in Bures to a variety of sites, mostly in East Anglia including Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and in London. A minimum requirement of 40 hours per week will be required as well as the potential to earn more through some overtime. You will be part of a multi-skilled team where you will have the chance to learn new skills through training and pathways to grow within the business.
The role will entail assisting the skilled Landscapers to construct the gardens. Possible duties will include laying paving, constructing borders, flower beds and any other hard landscaping that needs doing on the individual sites.
Our client is a multi award winning, professional and very well established business, with most recently a Gold and Silver award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.
The skills required are:-
- Knowledge of basic principles of hard landscaping
- The desire and willingness to learn on the job and grow within the company
- Disciplined and organised and to aim for excellence
- Honest and reliable
- Positive and proactive attitude and a critical eye for detail
- Health and safety awareness essential and CSCS Card useful
- Driving licence essential, towing licence would be an advantage
You will be offered:-
- An industry competitive salary
- Any training required to enhance your skills
- Uniform and all equipment needed
- Pension
- An exciting environment with lots of opportunity to grow and pathways to promotion
- Possible use of a Van subject to experience
For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Sophie on 07889 849175 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experience Plumber/Maintenance person required for large private Estate with 50 residential properties located near Luton Bedfordshire.
We are looking for someone with at least 5 years plumbing and heating experience to join this small team maintaining the properties on the Estate-mainly residential but with a number of commercial buildings too.Good communication skills essential as the work will be in tenanted homes.
The hours will be 8am to 4.30pm – Monday to Friday.
The Position:-
- Dealing with Hot and Cold systems
- Hanging radiators, extending pipes, refilling systems and ensuring heating is working.
- Toilet repairs and replacements.
- Leak identification.
- Connection of appliances
- Blockages, drainage issues and pipework replacement.
- General maintenance
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and a good team player
- Polite with good communication skills
- City and Guilds/NVQ level 2 qualified ( preferred )
- A car driver with own transport
- Will have at least 5 years experience in plumbing and heating
A good salary will be offered to the successful person will fully checkable references
Tel Jackie 07979 501997/info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cook required for busy young family located in the lovely village of Dedham, near Colchester, Essex. Easy access from both Ipswich and Colchester.
We are looking for a reliable person to work approx 10 hours a week, ideally over 2 or 3 days. There is flexibility over days and hours that work, but as a guide: Monday and Wednesday/Thursday 1-6pm.
Position:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed changing
- Batch cooking – healthy, delicious family meals
- Deep cleans on a regular basis
The Person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy and really lovely to have around
- Children and pet friendly
- Experienced in all areas of housekeeping
- Good cook who can cook from scratch providing lovely, healthy, family meals.
- Car driver with own transport
- Non smoker
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced and knowledgeable gardener required for 2 acre private garden in beautiful Norfolk, not far from the coast.
Ideally 3 full days a week, all year round and in all weathers.
Someone that knows about plants/seasonal garden management is crucial, they must also be happy cutting, pruning, trimming, weeding and mowing as needed. The gardens consist of both formal and informal areas.
The family have all machinery and equipment required.
Excellent references and a DBS check will be required for this position.
This is a self employed role offering a good daily rate.
For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Yard Person required for an award winning Landscape and Construction Company located on the Essex/Suffolk borders close to Bures.
This is a Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4pm position based at the site in Bures.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an established team that delivers both domestic and commercial landscape construction all over East Anglia and London. You will be a key part of the team overseeing the smooth running of the yard.
The position will require:-
- Operating machinery such as forklifts, excavators and other plant equipment
- Undertake the servicing of small plant equipment, including basic repairs
- Understanding of basic construction materials
- Manage the yard and stores, including keeping all areas organised and tidy
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic
- Proactive individual that can work alone, who also has a strong team ethos
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good problem solver
- A car driver is essential and be able to tow trailers to deliver small plant to site
- Aware with the requirements of Health and Safety
You will be offered:-
- An industry competitive salary
- Training to enhance your skills
- Uniform and all equipment needed
- Company pension scheme
For more information please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 or Sophie on 07889 849175 or email a copy of your CV to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, experienced and well referenced Gardener required for superb Norfolk Estate, near Saxthorpe.
Days: 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).
Hours: 7.30-1600 with half an hour paid break either for lunch or a morning break.
Employed, permanent position
Overview:
The Gardener, working with an existing Gardener/Handyman, will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and presentation of the gardens at this beautiful Norfolk Estate. The Estate consists of 15 acres including a one acre, walled, productive kitchen garden.
The successful person will be responsible for health, safety and risk assessment in all operations relating to the maintenance of the gardens.
The Gardener will work closely with the Gardener/Handyman who works the same three days a week.
In addition to the work on the Estate, management of the landscape and public realm in the local village will be required as described below.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake all garden maintenance tasks, including weeding, planting, watering, mulching, applying pesticides, herbicides, gravel board repairs and fertilizers.
- Propagation, installing and maintaining seasonal plants.
- Mowing the lawns
- Hedge cutting
- New planting
- Garden design
- Soft landscaping and co-ordinating hard landscaping
- Vegetable gardening
- Maintenance of items such as garden furniture and fencing
- Managing the work of external contractors including the Salle Estate.
- Managing and prioritising the work with the Gardener/Handyman
- Consideration given to recruiting volunteers
- Liaison with Salle Estate about spraying the drives
- Swimming pool – biweekly maintenance during the summer.
Additional help for the surrounding village includes:
- Organising the strimming round the posts on the village green
- Spraying of the car parks and public realm
- Management of the gardens of empty properties – weeding, spraying paths and mowing grass.
To apply, please send your CV to Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk. If you require any additional information please use the same email address or call Rebecca 07771 655879
Posted on September 13, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Grounds Person / Gardener required for large private Estate situated in a beautiful rural location just a stone’s throw away from South Norwich (7 miles).
This is a full time, permanent, employed position.
Hours and days:
- 37-40 hours a week
- Monday-Friday, no weekends
- 7.30/8.00am- 4.30/5pm
The position:
- Maintain the gardens and Estate grounds – general horticultural knowledge is important.
- Work to include management of lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs, drive edges, garden features, courtyards, gutters etc.
- Must have experience with ride-on and pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and similar garden equipment
- The role will involve both working solo and with estate staff and contractors as required.
- Maintenance of all garden machinery, tools and equipment (handling basic maintenance and repairs).
- Assist and manage Estate landscaping projects where relevant
- Tickets in spraying, chainsaw use, and telehandler operating would be a real advantage, driving licence is essential.
Salary: Competitive
For more information about this great opportunity, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on September 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Cook required 4 days a week to provide a delicious/healthy supper for one person.
The hours required are ideally 4pm to 6pm or 3pm to 5pm. 8 hours a week
Extra hours can be offered if housekeeping tasks can be taken on, bringing the hours to 21 over 3 full days.
The ideal person will be reliable, friendly, easy to get along with and a very good cook, who can cook from scratch using fresh ingredients.
Someone local to Framsden would be perfect. Car driver and non smoker only.
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable reference.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 8, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for busy family located in village location approx 6 miles from Braintree, Essex
The ideal person will be required to work 18 hours a week – over 3 days, ideally Monday, Wednesday and Friday but can be flexible.
The Position:-
- All housework of this family home
- Washing and ironing
- Bed changing
- General tidying of the house
- Deep cleans as and when necessary
- Taking delivery of shopping and putting away
- Liaising with tradesmen
- Feeding dogs, cat and wild fowl on occasions.
The person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a really good work ethic
- Friendly and nice to have around
- Experienced housekeeper/cleaner with private household experience
- Car driver
- Non smoker
- Must be happy with animals
Good hourly salary
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on September 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Housekeeper/ Gardener/Dog Carer required for private house located in the centre of Bury St Edmunds.
We are looking for someone local who can work approx 8 hours a week over 2 days – ideally Tuesday and Friday
The Dog Care:
- Walking the 2 small dogs
- Taking to Vet and Dog Groomer
- Feeding when required
The Housekeeping part:-
- All housework
- Changing and remaking beds
- Ironing
- House plant maintenance
- Courtyard tidying ( occasionally)
- General tidying-emptying bins and dishwasher etc
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Car driver and non smoker.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 6, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced and wonderful Nanny required to support lovely family of 5 who are soon to be expecting twins this Christmas/New Year. The family are based South of Norwich City Centre and are looking for a Trainee or Qualified Nanny to join their family and support them on a long term basis. They have a beautiful, large family home which has 6 acres of garden offering plenty of fresh air and space for the children to explore and enjoy.
The children’s ages range from 2 to 7 years.
Responsibilities:
- Get the three children ready for school, feed them breakfast and then take them to school.
- School run (approximately 50 minute round trip)
- Prepare school bags
- Look after the newborn twins where necessary so Mummy can recovery after her C-section
- Prepare dinner for the children and snacks
- Help with homework
- Bath and bedtime routine
- All children are asleep by 7pm and are in a lovely, happy daily routine
- There may be additional hours for evening work but this would be planned in advance.
- There is an opportunity for a ‘green fingered’ nanny to establish a vegetable and fruit patch in the greenhouse should they wish!
Live in option:
The family would consider a live-in nanny and have a two-bedroom cottage with garden, on site that could be made available.
Hours & days of work:
Ideally 7am to 7pm, Monday-Friday for the first 3-4 months. This could then be altered slightly for example 7am-6pm or 7.30-6.30pm once the twins are a little older and the family have adjusted to life as a 7.
This is a full time, permanent, employed position.
It would suit someone who adores children of all ages and would enjoy working in a busy household. The children are all beautifully behaved and extremely polite. The Nanny must be happy to follow the families routine offering a kind, calming yet firm approach.
Requirements:
- Well referenced
- DBS checked prior to starting
- Have a clean driving licence
For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on September 5, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
WORKING ESTATE FOREMAN / MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working as part of a small team, the estate is to be managed and maintained in an environmentally friendly manner with game and nature conservation high on the list of objectives. The number one priority will be to keep the estate looking immaculate at all time.
Grassland / Park Management to include:
- Grazing management (licensed users)
- Conservation of winter feed
- Field records associated with grassland management
- Maintain fencing / gates and other field boundaries
- Monitor and maintain drainage as appropriate
Other Estate Management duties to include, although not exclusively:
- Woodland and hedging maintenance and management including chainsaw work, tree guards, staking etc
- Fencing
- Track and road maintenance – weekly sweeping of all drives
- Tree management – staking, spraying, watering etc
- Grass cutting along drives / roadside and margins
- Public footpath maintenance
- General estate maintenance and repair
- Assisting the Gamekeeper in running the shoot where appropriate including working on shoot days
- Keeping the farmyard buildings tidy and in good repair, including painting when required
- Keeping the farmyards swept
- Cleaning and general maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment
- Helping with the contracted arable operation – harvest – margin establishment – game cover – drilling
- Estate security
- Responsible for one / two other team members – allocation of tasks / time management / supervision
You should ideally be proficient in all tasks or be prepared to undertake training. Good record keeping skills are essential and you should possess good computer skills/ You should be able to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and other staff employed or sub-contracted. It is vital that you work as part of the Estate team and are willing to undertake other duties when necessary.
Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Posted on August 30, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, experienced Groom required for a private, family hunting yard near Ipswich .
The role will be 2-3 hours a day between 12 and 4 pm, Monday -Friday working alongside another groom/ rider and covering her day off. Weekend help would be ideal, in particular on Sundays between October and April although this is not a deal breaker.
The successful applicant must be an experienced rider and photos/ videos of your riding ability will be required upon request. All yard duties will be required including mucking out, grooming, feeding, tack cleaning, turning horses in and out, poo picking and plaiting up.
The person must be competent handling and riding fit horses and have excellent working references within the horsey world to back this.
For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Lovely family of 4 seeking childcare/general household help throughout the year on a part time basis. Initially the family would love help on a Wednesday-Friday for approximately 18 hours each week although this is open to discussion.
Main Hours:
Ideally approximately 6 hours a day:
- EITHER spilt shift: to cover mornings from 7.30am-9.30m and evenings 3- 7pm;
- OR afternoon-evening: 1pm-7.30pm.
Some flexibility with hours and start/end times would be ideal. Hours may be reduced / flexed at other times of the year by agreement.
This is a live-out position, but live in with ensuite double bedroom and shared household kitchen could be possible for the right candidate whilst they are working.
Responsibilities:
- After-school, bath and bedtime routine
- Sole care of two children aged 5.5 years and 2.5 years whilst both parents are working
- Occasional school and nursery runs – approximately 30 minutes in total (own car to be used and fuel covered)
- Some cooking supper and batch cooking
- Some ad-hoc cleaning/laundry/general housekeeping
To start:
ASAP
Essentials:
- Experienced and safe driver with clean driving licence
- Previous experience looking after young children a must
- Childcare and first aid qualifications not essential but would be great
- Excellent references
- Someone happy to muck in.
This would suit someone who is looking for a few extra hours each week and enjoys taking care of younger children.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Housekeeper required for large, private family in Great Witchingham, Norfolk.
35 hours a week as a minimum, Monday- Friday from 7am each day.
This would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy environment with lots going on. The family have 3 school age children and pets.
Responsibilities:
- All housekeeping duties to a high standard (dusting, hoovering, mopping, emptying bins, loading and unloading dishwasher)
- All laundry including ironing
- Organising children’s cupboards / wardrobes
- Managing school uniforms and sports kit
- Unpacking weekly shop
- Changing beds
- Walking family dogs when needed
- School runs as and when required
This could be live in or live out.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 29, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help required for busy young family located in the village of Coggeshall approx 10 miles South of Colchester. Easy access via the A12 and A120.
We are looking for a local person who can assist with school/nursery runs and collections for 2 children ages 4 and 1.5 years.
Car driver essential and a car will be available to use for work.
This will normally be Monday and Tuesday Hours will be 7am to 7pm with one night a week babysitting.
The Position:-
- Caring for 2 small children ( 4 and 1.5 years)
- Driving children to nursery/school in the morning and collecting in the afternoon
- Organising breakfast and clearing up afterwards
- Light housework to include-washing, ironing and general tidying
- Cooking tea when necessary for the children
- Walking the dog
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and totally trustworthy
- Kind , caring with a genuine love of working with children
- Tidy and organised
- A good safe driver with own car- clean licence essential
- Local
- Non smoker
Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references and a DBS
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 25, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, private housekeeper required to replace family’s current housekeeper who has been with them for over 20 years.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is perhaps looking for a slightly slower pace of life. The family’s children have all flown the nest so for the majority of the time it would just be two people in the house plus their two friendly dogs.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out all housework to a high standard (hoovering, mopping, polishing, dusting)
- Keep the house clean and tidy throughout the week
- Change beds
- Manage washing
- Keep on top of the ironing
- Generally tidy away after the family
Hours & days required;
This would suit someone who enjoys working in a country setting, the family have dogs and horses. It is also in a lovely remote spot so a car driver is essential.
Previous housekeeping experience a must. Glowing, professional references will also be required before starting this position.
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 24, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Head or senior gardener required for a large house with ornamental and woodland garden as well as an associated house also with large garden in Luton, Bedfordshire. Sole responsibility for the upkeep and development of the Gardens and maintaining them to a high standard.
Key Duties
Acting as the principal Gardener for two properties, responsible for all gardening and presentation of external areas assisted by the estates grounds team.
Improving and maintaining the gardens, beds, lawns, trees, and hedges and planning future development of the Gardens in consultation with the Principals.
Supervision of any contracted personnel conducting gardening works in the Garden.
Husbandry of all equipment and tools associated with the Gardens.
Plant propagation and Management of a small greenhouse and vegetable garden.
Key Requirements
• Efficient and experienced Gardener, RHS Level 3 preferable
• Horticultural knowledge essential
• Full Driving Licence
• Relevant up to date qualifications
Skills Required
• Understanding of Health and Safety
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good at working independently
Personal Attributes
• Dynamic
• Self Motivated
• Efficient
• Fast and effective
• Trustworthy
For more information please contact Jackie 07979501997/ info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 24, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Groom/ rider required for small yard and kennels located near Hadleigh, Suffolk. There are 6 horses in work and this includes TBs
The position will be Monday – Saturday, 7.30am – 11.00am until the end of March 2024.
The position:-
- All yard duties to a high standard including; mucking out, turning out, and bringing in, hays, waters, rugs, feet check, washing off, tack cleaning.
- Clipping and plaiting would be an advantage.
- Hacking fit horses, including TBs.
The person:-
- Must be a competent rider.
- Hard working, reliable and a good team player.
- Organised, dedicated and enthusiastic with a real love for horses.
- Car driver as no public transport.
Fully checkable references will be required.
For more information please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time ICT Teacher & Technician required for one of the leading independent pre-Preparatory and Preparatory schools in the country. This is a co-educational school and caters for pupils up to age 13. The school is located in a beautiful part of Suffolk not far from Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket.
We are looking for a full time experienced person to join the team to ensure the ICT systems are developed in line with the schools requirements for teaching and learning.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and hard working person with a passion for education. Someone who has the ability to inspire, motivate and support the pupils with a proven track record of academic successes within the subject area.
The ideal person will be able to manage the learning of individuals, groups and whole classes effectively, using teaching techniques appropriate to suit the stage of the lesson and the needs of the learners. Excellent communication skills essential to liaise/report to Head, other staff and parents making sure accurate records are kept. Someone who can maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both in school and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
The Position:-
- To monitor the running of the servers and network PCs administering maintenance when necessary.
- Manage and maintain the backup of the schools electronic data
- To oversee the licences for OBH cloud based and software agreements/subscriptions ensuring the school is compliant with the ICT licence requirements.
- Ensure correct operation of the school’s MIS and to manage its integration with other software packages.
- Monitor the reliability, performance and availability of the schools ICT network infrastructure
- To have an overview of Microsoft and other online app applications’ configurations.
- To provide support to staff and parents for any online teaching that takes place
- To monitor correct operation of our firewall systems, wifi access points, including switches and the internet line.
- To manage the school’s internet domains / SSL certificates
- Monitor the online Safeguarding internet filtering.
- Maintain all classroom devices, including ipads, laptops, whiteboards and projectors.
- To assist the office with management of the school’s mobile phones
- To assist the office with an overview of the correct running of the school photocopiers, liaising with suppliers when appropriate
- To oversee the correct working of the school telephone system, liaising with suppliers when necessary.
- To provide technical support and assist teaching and admin staff with use of the network and software when necessary.
- To support staff with the use of their school laptops and ongoing maintenance.
- To arrange and /or check correct operation of Audio-Visual equipment for talks, assemblies and speech day.
- To assist teachers in the ICT Room when necessary
- To arrange for the disposal of old equipment in accordance with the WEEE directive.
- To assist with and help lead new projects such as testing new systems or services, installation and training staff.
- To liaise with the Director of Finance and Operations regarding the ordering of new equipment, consumables and services demonstrating best value within the ICT budget
- Manage a register of ICT Assets
- Ensure appropriate “housekeeping” tasks are implemented
- Work with 3rd party suppliers in regular maintenance of programmes or trouble shooting in the resolution of ICT faults and installations.
- To conduct presentations and compile reports
- Ensure the schools ICT systems are protected from security vulnerabilities and processes are in place that adhere to the ICT policy
- Define and implement ICT Procedures for the School
- Develop robust disaster recovery platforms and procedures and perform periodic Disaster Recovery (DR) testing
- Work with academic and administrative stakeholders to help define and develop ICT strategy solutions to meet the future needs of the school.
Person Specification:-
- Ability to teach Key Stage 2 curriculum
- Ability to use a range of teaching strategies in order to meet the needs of all students
- Sound behaviour management skills
- Dedication to promoting subject or key stage within the school and marketing within and outside school
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues, school based staff, governors and external bodies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work harmoniously with others(including pupils, colleagues and parents)
- Confident user of ICT to aid administration and learning
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Up to date with latest developments in teaching
- Must have a really good background in IT with strong hardware knowledge and understand the latest trends in ICT
- Experienced in Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Server operating systems
- Experienced in working with a service desk.
- Proven experience of server and network infrastructure
- Proven experience in design of ICT systems
- Experienced in managing 3rd party service products
- The ability to diagnose and resolve technical errors
- Be able to implement technical solutions
- Expert understanding of ICT Hardware and Software
Qualifications:-
- A graduate, MCSA/MCSE or equivalent or ITIL foundation level
- Qualified Teacher status or a willingness to gain qualification within a reasonable period
- Proven track record of academic success within the subject.
The new staff member will be offered a competitive salary and a wonderful environment to work in
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Our client operates a professional, well-respected, council-licensed Australian Labradoodle breeding programme and has over 15 years’ experience in the business. With the exception of two dogs that live permanently with the owners in their home, their fully health screened breeding dogs live with local guardian families (not in kennels!) and return for breeding and raising their puppies, for which there are brand-new purpose-built facilities.
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dog lover, this is a full-time, permanent, live-in position with significant responsibility and requires a diligent, confident individual with a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail. Management experience is essential and experience working with dogs professionally is beneficial but not essential, so this role would suit someone looking to take their career in a new direction.
The successful candidate will be required to live on-site in a very comfortable 2-3 bedroom home set on a large 3-acre plot in the Scottish countryside between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The bungalow is about 15 years old and features:
- Large open plan kitchen/diner with wood burning stove
- Large living room with wood burning stove
- Master bedroom with en-suite
- Additional bedrooms
- Main bathroom
- Utility room
- WC
- Double glazing
- Central heating
- Furnished
- Enclosed private garden
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all the dogs and puppies get 5-star care around the clock. Responsibilities are wide ranging and include all aspects of dog and puppy care, liaising with clients, arranging property maintenance and managing a small team.
- Cleaning
- Feeding
- Exercising
- Socialising
- Training
- Grooming
- Supervising breedings & births
- Caring for newborns
- Monitoring general health & administering basic medical care
- Transporting dogs & puppies to the vet
- Record keeping
- Photography
- Liaising with clients
- Property maintenance (grass cutting etc)
- Arranging repairs
Full on-the-job training will be provided, although the successful candidate will have a natural tendency to lead and take ownership.
5 day working week, but some light duties are required on 2 rest days (i.e. letting a couple of dogs out to the toilet first and last thing / feeding breakfast & supper to a couple of dogs).
Expected to sleep on site every night unless prior arrangement made for this to be covered by another team member.
A full, UK driving license is essential, and a car is preferred (business mileage compensated).
Start date: October – early November 2023.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 18, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Groom required for family competition yard located near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. There are 7/8 event horses that compete at a high level from Novice to 4*, so someone who understands the demands this involves is a must.
A great opportunity to join this small established team in the most wonderful location which also boasts fabulous facilities including a cross country course.
The Position:-
- All yard work to a high standard
- Clipping, plaiting, trimming and pulling-competition level
- Preparing horses for travel and accompanying to events
- Studding up and ensuring the correctness and safety of tack
- Washing off and cooling down following cross country
- Organising the lorry to assist rider on the day
- Lunging at home and events
- Hacking fit competition horses
- Warming up for rider during training sessions at times
- Checking for illness or injury and taking necessary action
- Reporting to owners on a regular basis
The Person:-
- Will have proven competition yard experience
- Will have excellent turn out skills-5* level
- Lorry driver ( 7.5T)
- Good rider
- Organised, dedicated, enthusiastic with a genuine love for eventing
- Happy to travel to events at weekends during the season
- A good team player but capable of using own their initiative
- Friendly and easy to get along wit
- Cool, calm personality to ensure competition days are a pleasure for all involved
A generous salary will be offered to the successful person with fully checkable reference.
Accommodation available if required. Partner welcomed and gardening work could be offered.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Gardener/Groom/Maintenance Person required for large family house with approx 12.5 acres of gardens and grounds, located in village location 4 miles south of Guildford. The village has a pub, shop and a cricket pitch so a perfect place to live. London is a 40 minute train ride away.
The family are relaxed, welcoming with an environmentally friendly approach wherever possible and they would like to find someone with the same ethos.
This is very much a role for a country loving person who can turn their hand to variety of tasks making each day different.
The hours will be 8am to 4pm – Monday to Friday.
The Gardening:-
- All lawn care using large garden machinery-ride on mower, strimmer, hedge cutters etc
- General gardening – weeding, pruning, cutting back, replanting-tidying
- Vegetable garden maintenance
- Good knowledge of plants required
- Care of 4 labradors at times-walking and feeding
- Vermin control
The Groom side:-
- Care of 2 horses – 16hh and 14.2 cobs who live out 24/7
- Poo picking the fields, waters, hays and feeds
- General grooming, tacking up, changing rugs, leading horses to their lessons
- Picking feet out and checking for injury
- Assisting Vet and Farrier
- Keeping the yard tidy
- Tack cleaning and rug care
Maintenance:-
- General maintenance of house, stables, sheds, log store, pool area and chalet
- Cleaning and fixing gutters
- Paddock maintenance-topping , rolling etc
- General odd jobs around the property and outbuildings
- Log chopping
- Security when owner away.
The accommodation if required is a cosy one bedroom chalet style bungalow which overlooks the swimming pool and countryside.
Car driver and non smoker.
Good salary offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for large private house located near Holt, Norfolk.
The ideal person will have a wealth of cleaning experience and be familiar with working within a private household.
Ideally 1 or 2 days a week with a maximum of 14 hours each week. Someone local with their own transport essential.
The position will involve all cleaning to a high standard with deep cleans when necessary.
Thorough cleaning of bathrooms and kitchen including emptying bins, loading and unloading the dishwasher, keeping showers, baths and toilets clean.
Someone with a keen eye for detail who takes a pride in their work would be great.
Animal lover essential as the family have 3 friendly dogs.
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable reference.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
A wonderful position has become available for a lovely couple in Sevenoaks. The property is large and consists of 8 bedrooms. The last housekeeper was there for 25 years and the family are looking for an experienced and lovely Housekeeper to fill her shoes.
The successful person will take care of all housekeeping responsibilities including laundry, food preparation and helping on the odd occasion when the couple entertain. It is very important that the person loves dogs as this will be a big part of the role. The Housekeeper will need to look after their little dog like it is their own (she is a valued member of their family).
This is a lovely family to work for. The accommodation available is a self- contained apartment at the top of the main house. The couple travel extensively so the housekeeper would have the run of the property a lot of the time and must therefore be comfortable in a large house on their own.
Interviewing now.
For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, Caretaker / Handy Person required for small, beautiful family estate in Reepham, Norfolk.
This a part time role offering 2 days a week.
Car driver essential due to rural location.
The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Clearing / maintaining / fixing gutters, fencing, doors, lights, basic plumbing
- General maintenance of the estate
- Painting and decorating as and when required
- House checks / security
- Ability to do odd jobs in and around the house
- Maintaining fixtures and fittings in the main house as well as two additional properties on the estate
- Maintenance of log stores and supplying houses on the estate as and when needed
This position would suit someone that can turn their hand to most things who is practical and good at DIY jobs. The estate is exquisite and would provide a wonderful working environment for the right person.
For more information about this position, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, experienced and wonderful Housekeeper required for small private estate in Norfolk near Reepham.
- Mondays and Fridays only – totalling 8-16 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain house to current high standard
- Weekly clean through main house and two additional properties which are on site
- Prepare all beds & bedrooms
- Clean bathrooms across main house (6x bedrooms, 6x bathrooms, 1x kitchen)
- Property 1 (3x bedrooms, 3x bathrooms, 1x kitchen)
- Property 2 (2x bedrooms, 1x kitchen) for guests
- Prepare for holiday lets (e.g. welcome basket), changeovers
- Help prepare for occasional events
- Laundry/ironing
- Collect deliveries
- Adhoc coordination with various maintenance / service providers
This would suit someone who is self motivated, flexible and warm mannered/happy. The estate is absolutely beautiful and requires the person to have a great work ethic with a high attention to detail.
Car driver essential due to rural location.
For more information, please contact Rebecca via info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Marketing and Events Assistant required 3/4 days a week to join small, established team based in the company’s head office just outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
The company are a luxury hat brand and are looking for someone who would really love to be part of their successful business offering amazing products.
The Position:-
- Communicating with customers and followers via phone, email, web chat and using social media platforms.
- Assisting the Marketing Manager with creating engaging content for social media
- Being confident in front of the camera to create TikTok and reels in-house
- Outreaching to influencers
- Developing and running the company Facebook Group page
- Attending and working at all events Hicks and Brown exhibit at throughout the year(approx 5 key events), where you will be expected to interact with customers and form part of the sales team.
- Assisting with all administration relating to events
- Handling all product loans and press requests
- Administration related to photoshoots
- Contributing ideas to marketing campaigns
- Assisting with email marketing; planning, creating and scheduling
Skills and Experience :-
- A minimum of 1 year relevant marketing experience
- Knowledge of all social media platforms including, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Pinterest
- Knowledge of Canva, Mailchimp and other creative apps would be beneficial
- Able to take direction, work well as part of a team whilst also able to work independently
- Have a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent written skills, the role involves a lot of interaction with people
Personal Qualities:-
- Creative
- Eager to learn
- Incredibly personable and friendly
- Confident communicator
- Hands on approach and keen to get stuck in!
- Own transport due to rural office location
- Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to work
- This is an office based role, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and it would be most suited to someone living in east Anglia. Overnight stays will be required when working at an event.
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 11, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time, experienced Gardener required for small Norfolk estate consisting of approximately 12 acres of landscaped formal and informal gardens, meadows, orchard, kitchen garden, pool area and woodlands. The garden is exquisite and requires someone who is horticulturally knowledgeable, passionate about gardens and with a high attention to detail.
Someone with RHS qualifications or equivalent would be preferred. The person must have worked for a private household/estate previously. This really is a fantastic opportunity for someone.
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (No weekends)
Position: Employed or self employed depending on the persons requirements
Responsibilities:
- Day to day management of all gardens
- Maintain & develop garden (c.few acres), pot plants
- Maintain & develop walled garden (vegetables, fruit)
- Maintain grounds (around 12 acres), field, hedges, trees, 2x ponds.
- Seasonal management of the wider land area
- Use garden machinery (ride on mower/quad bike & trailer) and hand tools to complete tasks efficiently
- Ensure that all outdoor areas are clean, safe, and visually appealing (pool, driveway, seating areas)
- Follow established procedures for the proper use and storage of equipment and supplies
- Full responsibility for decisions such as identifying tree works required, replacement planting, and treating any suffering trees/plants/shrubs.
- Develop biodiversity
The Person:
- Firm understanding of day to day and seasonal jobs
- Knowledge of different plants, flowers, and trees
- Happy to involve & educate family / kids
- Familiarity with garden machinery and hand tools
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Physically fit to handle the demands of outdoor work
- Good communication skill
Sadly there is no accommodation available with this position.
Car driver essential due to rural location. Excellent working references a must.
For more information please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879
Posted on August 10, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groom required for private yard with 8 horses located in a village close to hadleigh, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone who can work every Sunday 07.30 to 11.30 and then back again in the winter months 3.30pm to 4.30pm
The Position will include:-
- All yard work to a high standard – mucking out, hays, waters and sweeping yard.
- Turning horses out and bringing in from the field
- Rug changing /checking
- Washing off/picking out feet
- Checking for injury
- Tack cleaning
- General yard tidying
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual and hard working
- Confident handling fit horses on the ground
- Happy to have sole charge at times
- Experienced in all stable yard duties
- A car driver with own transport as no bus route to the property
- Will have a genuine love of working with horses and happy working in all weathers
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 10, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for private household located in the beautiful village of Lavenham, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone reliable who can work Monday and Friday -4 hours each morning -9am to 1pm.
This is a large family country house , so we require the housekeeper to have previously worked in a similar property.
The ideal person will be local to the area and the property is within cycling distance of Lavenham centre.
The Position:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Thorough cleaning of kitchen and bathrooms
- Changing linen on the beds
The person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
- Polite and well presented and easy to get along with
- Experienced with private household cleaning
- Happy with dogs
- Local to Lavenham-within 20 minutes ideally
- Non smoker
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person with fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on August 7, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Customer Sales Advisor required for one of the leading insurance companies in the UK. This is a great opportunity to join this growing, successful team based in Wherstead near Ipswich Suffolk.
The hours will be 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday. The successful person will be offered 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, free on site parking and a wonderful countryside setting to work in. The salary will be dependent on experience.
The Position will include:-
- Proactively pursuing sales opportunities and dealing with Personal Lines Customer Service enquiries
- Referring financial service leads to the Financial Advisor
- Establishing customer needs and assisting with solutions from the company product range
- Processing mid-term adjustments and inviting renewals
- Working as part of a team to achieve financial targets through selling an servicing of products
- Supporting team members in their activities
The Person:-
- Reliable, enthusiastic and a real team player
- Polite, well presented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Will demonstrate the drive and energy required to provide a fantastic customer service experience to existing and prospective clients
- Will be a proficient IT user with good interpersonal skills
- Will be a problem solver who enjoys working in a team with a positive can-do attitude
- Organised and able manage a busy work load and prioritise tasks
- Will hold a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Able and willing to learn new systems, products, processes and skills
Please contact Jackie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Posted on August 4, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full time, wonderful, live in Nanny required to join a lovely Family in Norfolk. The family have two gorgeous children aged 5 and 6 who attend private school.
Both parents work full time (home and abroad).
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves children and is energetic, caring and organised.
Onsite accommodation available (beautiful, self-contained annexe, fully furnished with stylish interiors).
The main requirements will be:
- 3-5 school runs each week, approximately 30 minute drive each way (use of family car)
- Keeping on top of the housework and laundry including ironing
- Cooking healthy food
- Shopping and general errands
- Looking after children’s school diaries (responding to school emails etc)
- Taking children to pre-arranged playdates/outings during the holidays
- Enjoying lots of crafts/baking/creativity on rainy/quieter days
Hours:
- Term Time: (Split shift) 6.30am- 7.30pm, with 3-4 hours off during the middle of the day, Monday-Friday
- Holidays: (Full day) 8am-7pm Monday-Friday
- Occasional weekends
This would suit an energetic and loving person. Someone who would love to be a part of a great/hardworking family.
Full time position, weekends will be required and where a weekend is worked days off in lieu will be given.
Clean driving licence paramount.
DBS check and great references a MUST.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Grounds / Maintenance person required to look after a 40 acre mini estate which consists of beautiful equine facilities (stable yard, gallop, large all weather surfaced arena, paddocks) formal lawns, gardens.
This can be a self -employed or employed position, with part time or full time hours to suit the person. Even if the successful applicant can only commit to a few days a week or even a few hours per day this will be useful, as long as they have the experience and knowledge required.
If the person has horse experience this would be a real bonus, any extra help bringing horses in and out of the field and mucking out would be a real help to the team although this is not essential.
The main responsibilities will include:
- General maintenance of house and 5 properties
- All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
- General gardening – weeding and cutting back.
- Hedge cutting and chopping logs.
- Feeding and walking dogs and other animals when needed (birds of prey)
- Vermin Control
- Tractor driving
- Use of garden machinery
- Late security and animal checks on a rota
- Clearing driveways, leaf blowing, strimming etc
Accommodation a possibility if required.
Must have worked in a similar position previously.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Farm Secretary/Bookkeeper required for a small company who farm and sell used agricultural machinery,located in Boxford near Sudbury, Suffolk.
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join this small existing team. The successful person will be required to work 22 hours a week. Increased hours may be possible.
The role will combine customer facing activities , management, administrative and bookkeeping tasks. There will be the opportunity to make the job their own and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.
The Position:-
- Responding to customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Updating the CRM software and providing after sales service
- Liaising with shipping and haulage companies
- Promoting LBG Machinery Ltd on a range of media platforms and developing presence on social media
- Managing legal documentation for overseas sales-VAT invoices, CMR documents , Bills of laden
- Completing documentation related to Red Tractor and BCMS
- Updating accounts software (Xero)
- Completing invoices and sales transactions using online and card payment systems
- Managing staff work schedules
The Person:-
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Polite and courteous disposition, ready and willing to engage with customers and colleagues alike
- Excellent and confident communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to prioritise and to multitask, using own initiative to manage workload requirements
- Proficient IT skills
- Enthusiastic and confident to shape and develop the role by identifying problems, offering ideas for improvement and managing solutions
- Will have demonstrable previous experience
- Will have bookkeeping or similar qualifications
- A second language would be beneficial but not a deal breaker
- Experience in farming or a related industry would be desirable but not essential.
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references
Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time Groom / Rider required for GB endurance yard in Norfolk.
This is a riding position and the successful person will need to be an excellent, light weight rider. This is a fantastic chance to work with a small, competitive team.
You do not need to have worked with endurance horses previously but MUST have ridden to a good level in either dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, hunting or racing.
This would be ideal for someone who loves riding and enjoys being in the saddle for long hours!
In addition to helping train the horses for competitions you will need to be capable and happy with all stable management and yard duties (mucking out, putting horses on and off the walker, grooming, paddock care, basic illness and lameness knowledge etc).
The team have 6-8 horses in at one time and the yard has fantastic facilities.
You will have sole charge of the horses and other pets (dogs) when the family are away. There are other full time members of staff on the property so this is not an isolated position.
Accommodation a possibility for the right person although it would be easier if the person was local.
Opportunity to attend competitions with overnight stays and potential for overseas travel for someone who would love to get fully involved and learn how to crew at top level although again this is not essential.
Excellent references a must.
Riding videos will be required as part of the application process and can be sent via WhatsApp to 07771 655879 using your full name and the job reference .
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 1, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time, experienced Housekeeper / Cleaner required for small country house between Fakenham and Holt.
4 hours a week to include all housekeeping duties:
- Hoovering
- Polishing
- Mopping
- Stripping and making beds
- Folding clothes and generally making rooms look tidy
- Ironing if time allows
For more information, please contact Rebecca on info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 1, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Due to a change in circumstances this wonderful opportunity is available again.
Experienced, well referenced, and wonderful domestic couple required to work on a full-time, live-in basis at a lovely 50-acre mini estate in Thetford. The position is to support a busy couple that run an international business that includes a lot of travel as well as competing their horses at a very high level. They are hoping to find two people that between them can keep everything ticking along smoothly throughout the year.
The couple need to be experienced around horses and looking after the paddocks, stables, and gardens.
Maintenance person
- General maintenance of house and 5 properties
- All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
- General gardening – weeding and cutting back.
- Hedge cutting and chopping logs.
- Feeding and walking dogs and other animals when needed
- Vermin Control
- Tractor driving
- Late security and animal checks on a rota
Housekeeper/Groom
- All stable duties-mucking out, feeding, tack cleaning, riding Arabian horses to a high level (weight limit due to small size of horses).
- Happy to go on very long hacks helping to get the horses ready for competition.
- Good at turn out and happy to attend oversea competitions.
- Housekeeping, cleaning house, ironing, washing, changing beds, shopping when needed, errands etc
- Occasional cooking
- Late checks on a rota
- A non rider may considered
Both positions are full time and will include a 5 day week, working on a rolling rota basis. Due to the nature of this position, working bank holidays will apply.
28 days holiday on and a competitive salary for an experienced couple on offer.
Beautiful accommodation included. Sadly due to the size of the property, only a couple can be considered. There is not enough room for a family or pets.
For more information, please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 28, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Housekeeper/Cook required for family located in Bradfield St George approx 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone reliable and local to the village to work 20 hours a week -Monday to Friday mornings.
Car driver and non smoker essential.
The Position:-
- To carry out all housework in this family farmhouse
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed changing
- Preparing lunch and dinner ( cooking from scratch)
- Cooking for the freezer – baking the occasional cake would be great
- Picking up prescriptions and shopping
The Person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
- Kind, polite and nice to have around
- A good cook
- An experienced housekeeper/cleaner
- Happy to iron
- Car driver
- Non smoker
- Will have a DBS or be happy to apply for one
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on July 28, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for large Georgian farmhouse located approx 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.
We are looking for someone to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 6 hours each day with a total of 18 hours a week.
Car driver essential due to the location.
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High standard housework of this large property
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Laundry and ironing
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Deep cleans when required
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Thorough Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
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Changing bed linen
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Fridge cleaning, brass and silver, indoor windows and generally keeping all rooms clean and tidy. Making sure kitchen cupboards neat, clean and stocked.
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Collecting shopping occasionally
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Occasional assistance with parties
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Reliable, trustworthy with a really good work ethic
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Friendly, polite and nice to have around
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Experienced with all aspects of housework, vacuuming, dusting, polishing , floor cleaning, silver cleaning etc
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Happy to carry out laundry and ironing, change beds and keep kitchens and bathrooms immaculate.
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Car driver
- Non smoker
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Local to area – within half an hour preferred
Good salary offered to successful person
Posted on July 23, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Full Time experienced Wedding and Events Coordinator required for beautiful, luxury hotel located approx 9 miles West of Ipswich, Suffolk. The hotel is in a fabulous location and offers a unique setting for the perfect wedding day. This really is a great opportunity for someone who would love to part of the hotel’s exciting development.
We are looking for someone passionate and knowledgeable about events and hospitality, with front of house experience, an understanding of food and beverage as well as an enthusiastic approach to creating wonderful occasions.
This is a full time position and weekends when events are taking place will be required to ensure the day goes to plan.
The successful person will be responsible for creating exceptional experiences for weddings and other celebrations. Someone who can take the pressure away from the families and allow them to put their trust in you from the initial meeting to the day of the event.
The Position:-
- Meeting prospective clients and showing them around the venue
- Planning, creating and fulfilling their event requirements
- Advising on food and beverage, flowers, bands, tables, chairs, timings etc
- Following up orders on the above to ensure delivery for the day
- Liaising with the Hotel Manager to allocate rooms for guests etc
- Liaising with Chef and arranging a taster menu for the bride and groom
- Developing new and existing clients by targeted marketing
- Managing a team, making sure everyone provides the same first class, professional service
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual, organised with exceptional communication skills both written and face to face
- Polite and well presented
- Enthusiastic and someone the client will trust to get it right.
- Able to head up a team in a calm, effective manner to allow for a smooth, efficient service.
- Will have amazing attention to detail and take a pride in creating and fulfilling the desired effect for a perfect occasion.
- Will have excellent presentation and IT skills
- Will have at least 3 years previous experience in event roles
- Wedding coordinator experience essential
- Experienced with financial budgeting
- Car driver
A very competitive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / www.ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for large, private, county house located approx 3 miles from the centre of Bury St Edmunds.
The ideal person will have previously worked within a private household and understands the demands of working in a family environment.
The family have dogs so animal lover essential. Also someone child friendly as babies and young children often visit.
The hours will be Monday to Friday – 4 hours each morning with a total of 20 hours per week.
The Position:
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed changing
- Kitchen and bathroom cleans
- Emptying bins, loading and unloading the dishwasher
- Dog walking ( retrievers)
- Generally keeping the house clean and tidy at all times
- Checking flower arrangements
The Person:
- Reliable, punctual and with a good work ethic
- Enthusiastic, friendly and a nice person to have around
- Will have a keen eye for detail and take a pride in seeing the house spotless
- Fit and healthy as the rooms are large with high ceilings and some solid floors
- An animal lover
- Child friendly
- Car driver (The house is not on a public transport route)
- Non smoker
A good salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Couple required for busy household located in Newmarket, Suffolk. The couple will cover housekeeping/cooking and Gardener/groundsperson tasks working 25 and 35 hours respectively.
There is a 2 bedroom cottage included in this position and a well behaved pet would be welcome.
We are looking for an experienced housekeeper who can carry out the following:-
- High standard housework
- Cooking healthy meals for the family
- Shopping when required
- Unloading and packing away shopping
- Washing and ironing
- Bed changing
- Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
- Deep cleans when required
The Gardener/Groundsperson will be experienced and be able to carry out the following:-
- Maintaining the gardens- weeding, pruning, cutting back, replanting, etc
- Cutting the grass using large garden machinery
- Hedge cutting
- Leaf blowing
- Keeping gutters and drains clear
- Maintaining driveways and paths
- Keeping the grounds and buildings in the stable yard in good repair and tidy
- Cleaning cars if required
The family house is within the owner’s training yard so this is a lovely opportunity for a couple who have an interest in horses and racing. The property is close to the heart of Newmarket making it the perfect location for eating out or going to the races. Watching the horses training on the heath early morning is something not to be missed!
Contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, Part time Nanny required for three lovely children. This role is to help a very busy, working family. The children’s ages range from 2 years – 6 years.
10-12 hours a week Monday-Friday, no weekends
Hours likely to double in school holidays and when Father is working away from home.
Mornings:
- Helping with morning routine (getting children up, getting dressed, helping with breakfast and the school run)
- Tidying away after breakfast (loading dishwasher and having a general tidy up of the kitchen and children’s bedrooms)
- One full morning, ideally on a Friday looking after the youngest who is 2.
Afternoons;
- Helping with supper, bath time and bedtime routine a few days a week
Additional hours:
- If the person is able to do additional hours in the school holidays and when the father is working away from home it would be a huge help and preferable.
The ideal candidate will be local, flexible and willing to help around the house with the usual chores.
Driving licence and car essential due to rural location.
DBS check completed before starting or happy to have one done.
Excellent childcare references required.
To start end of August/ Beginning of September 2023
For more information, please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 17, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for farming family located in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire.
We are looking for a self employed person who can offer 2 full days a week ( 16 hours total) to cover the following:-
- All grass cutting using large ride on mower and push mower .
- Strimming
- Hedge cutting
- General gardening – weeding, pruning, restocking, cutting back etc
- Maintenance of formal borders
The Person:-
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Experienced with managing large gardens including lawns and beds.
- Horticultural knowledge and experience required
- Car driver
- Within 40 minutes drive of Sutton Bridge ideally.
A good daily rate will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
