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 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 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 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 -
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 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 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 12, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Groom/Mother’s Help required for very busy family located 9 miles west of Newmarket, Suffolk.
We are looking for a lightweight groom/rider who can ride 13.2 and 14.2 ponies to a good standard-hacking and schooling. Someone who can help the children with their ponies and possibly accompany them to shows on occasions. The position will involve poo picking the fields, tack cleaning, keeping the yard tidy and exercising the ponies.
The family have 2 school age children ( 12 & 13) who will require dropping off and picking up from school so a safe driver with a clean driving licence essential.
There will be times when some babysitting will be required and help with cooking lunch/tea. Previous childcare would be an advantage as one of the children is type 1 diabetic so an understanding of this would be great.
The family also have dogs who need walking and feeding plus chickens who need cleaning out at times.
This role would suit someone flexible who loves country life, animals and most importantly genuinely loves working with children.
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 or email -info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
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 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 July 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Handyperson required to join established team on a large Estate close to Newmarket Suffolk. The ideal person will be skilled and self motivated with the ability to carry out maintenance and various repair tasks within the beautiful Estate environment.
The successful person must have the flexibility to work on their own schedule while contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the Estate.
The hours will be – 3 to 5 days a week ( weekdays) with a maximum of 4 weekends to be worked to cover open days. Days in lieu will be taken to cover this.
Responsibilities:-
- Perform general maintenance and repair tasks on the Estate
- Carry out routine property inspections to identify potential issues
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and resolve issues efficiently
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Provide customer service and communicate effectively with tenants and staff
- Work as part of a close Estate co-ordinating contractors and liaising with other Estate staff
Requirements:-
- Proven experience as a handyman, with expertise in a variety of maintenance tasks
- Broad knowledge of general building maintenance
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Discretion and respect for confidentiality are essential due to the nature of the Estate
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Ability to manage small maintenance projects, carrying out works as needed
- DBS checked
For further information please call Jackie 07979 501997 / 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
Posted on June 19, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper required for busy young family located in the village of Dedham on the Essex/Suffolk border.
The family have two children ages 4 and 1, so someone who is comfortable and enjoys being around children essential. ( Note that dedicated childcare will always be provided by either the part time Nanny or family)
We are looking for someone reliable, trustworthy and proactive who will relish organising and bringing calm and order to a busy household.
The position is between 6-8 hours, 2/3 days per week
The Position:-
- All housework of the family home including a weekly clean focused on the main living areas, kitchen, two bathrooms, hallway and main three bedrooms
- Generally keeping the house clean and tidy/organising/toys away etc
- Laundry and changing bed linen
- Batch cooking healthy family meals for the freezer ( approx 2 meals a week)
The Person:-
- Reliable, caring ,organised and kind with a good work ethic
- Experienced with housekeeping
- Fun, bright and bubbly with a happy disposition
- Non smoker
- Will hold a current DBS or be happy to apply for one
- Will live within 40 minutes of Dedham,Essex
Contact Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Groundsperson/Handyperson required for private country house located 3 miles from Newmarket and 12 miles from Cambridge.
We are looking for a reliable person who can work 12 hours a week over 3 days keeping the grounds of this house neat and tidy throughout the year.
The job will involve a variety of tasks from lawn care to pet care(2 dogs).
The Position:-
- All grass care using large garden machinery, strimming, edging etc
- Hedge Cutting
- Weeding, cutting back, replanting and watering
- Keeping driveways and paths clear and weed free
- Cleaning gutters of the property when required
- Leaf collection
- Liaising with tradesmen
- BBQ prep ( cleaning and putting away etc)
- Pet care for 2 dogs
- Car washing
- Patio and driveway pressure washing
- Ground maintenance including fencing repairs
- Season specific tasks
- Occasional errands
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a ‘can do’ attitude and a good work ethic
- Experienced with using large garden machinery
- Will have good horticultural knowledge
- Will have good DIY skills
- Will be polite and happy to liaise with visitors to property
- An animal lover as family have 2 dogs
- Car driver with own transport
- Within 40 minutes of property
Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Gardener/Handyperson required for private country house located approx 2 miles from Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk.
We are looking for someone reliable to work one full day a week assisting the Gardener with a variety of tasks to keep the grounds of this lovely property looking great at all times.
The Position:-
- Grass cutting
- Strimming
- Edging
- Weeding, cutting back
- Leaf collecting
- Spraying
- Hedge Cutting
- Chopping logs
- Keeping swimming pool area and tennis court clean and tidy
- Maintaining driveways
- General tidying and DIY tasks around the estate where necessary
The Person:-
- Reliable, easy to get along with and polite
- Will have good horticultural knowledge
- Happy to take instruction
- Happy to have a varied workload
- Experienced in basic DIY
- Experienced with large garden machinery
- Car driver
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on June 2, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Groom/Yard person required for lovely private family yard with 6 horses and 1 donkey to start asap.
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy person to work 3 mornings a week ( flexible)
No weekends required
The main duties will include:
- Mucking out
- Tack Cleaning
- Poo Picking
- Grooming
- Feeding
- Changing rugs
- Turning out in fields and bringing in
- Cleaning water troughs/buckets
- Keeping the yard tidy
This is a non riding position.
Previous experience with horses or working on a yard essential.
For more information please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on May 16, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part time experienced Gardener/Groundsperson required for established country house garden located between Lavenham and Boxford.
We are looking for someone to help temporarily while employer recovers from shoulder injury. Approx 2-4 hours a week
The position will involve grass cutting using either ride on or walk behind mower, strimming, weeding, hedge cutting, pruning, cutting back , driveway and path clearing and generally keeping the acre garden tidy during the summer months.
There is another part time gardener who works 3 hours a week but he does not have enough time to mow lawn and carry out general gardening.
The gardener will be local and be able to provide references for previous gardening roles.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on May 9, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Very experienced, part time Gardener required to take over existing gardener of 15 + years. The gardens are mature, formal and beautiful consisting of stunning flower beds, large box hedging, an orchard, vegetable and fruit garden, glass house, potting shed and very well maintained lawns.
The family would love to find someone enthusiastic who will be able to keep this fantastic 2 acre garden thriving all year round and really make it their own.
The person must be experienced and know exactly what they are doing, ideally having worked as a Gardener for a private estate previously. This garden requires a high attention to detail and would suit a gardener who strives for perfection.
Hours:
8 hours per week split between two mornings, the chance for slightly more hours if required.
Competitive salary on offer, preferably on a self- employed basis.
For further detail please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on May 3, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Companion/Cook/Housekeeper required to visit a lady twice a week for 4 hours each day – Tuesday and Thursday.
Their long time local lady has relocated and therefore the family would like to find someone reliable, kind and easy to get along to replace her.
The family all live near by , but like to know that their Mother has company most times of the day.
The house is in Whatfield-2 miles outside of Hadleigh, so car driver essential.
The Position will involve:-
- Preparing and serving lunch
- Making coffee and teas
- Carrying out light housework and general tidying( bed changing etc)
- Companionship
The Person:-
- Reliable, kind with a genuine caring personality
- Able to cook healthy, appetising meals for an elderly person.
- Happy to sit and chat with a cup of tea.
- Maybe iron or clean whilst providing company
Good hourly rate offered to successful person who can provide fully checkable references and a DBS
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on April 14, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Housekeeper/Cleaner required for large, family house located approx 2-3 miles outside Hadleigh ,Suffolk. We are looking for someone who can work approx 10 hours a week split over 2 days -ideally Tuesday and Friday or Monday and Thursday.
This would suit a housekeeper with previous private household experience who understands the demands of working within a family environment.
The family have 3 children and 2 dogs so a lovely, busy house with a variety of duties each day, which will include:-
- All housework to a high standard
- Laundry and ironing
- Bed changing
- General tidying, emptying bins, dishwasher etc
- Floor cleaning
- Bathrooms and kitchen cleans
The person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy with a real ‘can do’ attitude
- Friendly with an easy to get along with personality
- Experienced with all cleaning duties within a large house
- Happy to do washing and ironing
- An animal and child friendly person
- Car driver
- Non smoker
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Tel jackie 07979 501997
Posted on March 20, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Handyperson required for large private country house with grounds and outbuildings located near Bures on the Essex/ Suffolk borders.
The property is a rambling building with outbuildings and sheds. The owner has a number of boats which will need painting and varnishing at times.
This is a lovely position offering a variety of duties where no 2 days are the same.
The ideal person will be able to work one full day a week to carry out the following :-
- General DIY to mend gates and fences
- Painting both inside and outside the house , to include garden furniture
- Assisting the gardener with repairs to the summer house and other garden structures
- Jet washing paths and other areas around the property
- Clearing buildings and loading skip
- Sweeping the buildings and yards around the property
- DIY in the house – putting shelves up, coat hooks etc
- Occasionally helping to move sheep.
- Boat painting and varnishing.
The Person will be:-
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Polite and easy to get along
- Helpful and willing to assist around the property
- Experienced with DIY, to include painting, general repairs to the properties.
- A car driver
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997
Posted on March 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced housekeeper required for beautiful country house located close to Braintree Essex. We are looking for someone with excellent cleaning skills to cover the full time housekeeper’s time off.
The position will include all housework to a very high standard so this would suit someone who takes a pride in their work and who has a keen eye for detail.
Vacuuming, polishing, bathroom and kitchen cleans plus general tidying. The 5 hours may sometimes involve bed changing and laundry, depending on what needs doing.
The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy and a really friendly person to have around.
The family have 2 little children and a dog.
Good salary offered to the successful person.
Posted on February 28, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time, very experienced housekeeper required for a lovely family home near the coast.
The ideal hours:
8.30am-1.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (although this can be flexible).
The family have children (school age) and pets and on the odd occasion would really appreciate it if the person could walk their two energetic dogs and sometimes stay at the house with the two children if they are away.
We are looking for someone who is very thorough and happy to get stuck in and use their initiative.
All housekeeping duties will be required (keeping on top of the house throughout the week, washing, ironing, tidying things away, making rooms look lovely and neat).
Excellent references required. Non smoker and driver essential due to remote location.
For more information, please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on February 21, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Rural Recruitment are looking for a part time recruitment consultant to join the team.
This is a remote position although someone based in Suffolk or Norfolk would be preferable to make team meetings easier.
We are looking for someone to become an integral member of our business and help it continue to expand. There is plenty of scope in the role for an ambitious, driven and reliable person. Opportunity for more hours is certainly a possibility.
15- 20 hours a week plus extra hours to cover staff holidays and school holidays.
Core Hours:
3.00pm -5.30 / 6.00pm (Monday- Wednesday)
5 hours (Thursday)
3.00pm -5.30 / 6.00pm (Friday)
The person needs to have:
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of building good relationships
- A polite, friendly, approachable and professional way about them
- Brilliant IT skills, capable of learning how to use/navigate in-house systems and job boards
- A good use of the English language and grammar
- Knowledge of the equine industry (paramount)
- A discreet and confidential manner
- Excellent professional references
This would suit someone who doesn’t have commitments either end of the day and is able to take calls and respond to emails outside of school hours and during all school holidays.
The Role:
- Registering new clients and candidates
- Sending out terms and conditions of business
- Using bespoke, in-house CRM system to log all data / correspondence
- Liaising with clients and candidates from all walks of life
- Writing adverts
- Posting adverts on various job boards
- Arranging interviews and trial days/periods
- Obtaining references and DBS checks
- Negotiating salaries, working hours
- Arranging start dates and checking that both client and candidate are happy
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to rebecca@ruralrecruitment.co.uk. Please do not call in the first instance.
Once CVS have been received and reviewed we will get back to you.
Posted on February 15, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time Temporary Groom required for small private yard located in Offton approx 20 minutes from Ipswich. Easy access from Hadleigh, Bildeston, Stowmarket and Sudbury.
We are looking for a reliable person who can cover this short period starting afternoons only on the 27th February 2023 and then mornings and afternoon from 3rd March until 13th March.
The family have 4 horses – 2 live out. The hours will be 7am to 9am and then back again 3pm to 5pm approx.
The Position:-
- All yard work to a high standard
- Top class care of all horses as if they are your own
- Feeding morning and evening
- Hays and waters
- Poo picking the field
- Keeping the yard clean
- Checking horses for injury/illness and reporting to owner/vet etc
The Person :-
- Reliable, trustworthy and very experienced with horses.
- Happy to work alone
- Confident handling horses on the ground, rug changing , leading to the field etc
- Car driver with own transport
- Able to provide fully checkable references
- Local
Tel jackie 07979 501997
Posted on January 27, 2023 by Rebecca Rivett -
2 waiters / waitresses required for the 11th of February 6pm-10:30 pm for a private dinner party near Great Witchingham , Norfolk
Previous experience would be an advantage
- Confident talking to the party
- Serving food and drinks
- Clearing the table
- Smart dress code
Rate of pay £12 p/h
For more information contact Georgie 07920770284
Posted on October 25, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Gardener required for private country house located in the pretty village of Briningham approx 4 miles from Holt, North Norfolk.
The ideal gardener will preferably be RHS qualified and have a good horticultural background. We are looking for someone who can manage these lovely gardens which include formal lawns, borders, fields and woodland.
Good plant knowledge essential to be able to maintain, improve and develop the gardens.
Machinery use and Maintenance also required.
The Position:-
- All lawn care using large garden machinery
- Hedge cutting
- Weeding, pruning, cutting back, replanting, mulching etc
- Future plans for a greenhouse
- Vegetable growing
- Woodland work at times
The Person:-
- Reliable, punctual with a good work ethic
- Enthusiastic with a genuine passion for horticulture
- Good with machinery
- RHS qualified or have excellent horticultural knowledge
- Local and a car driver
- Happy to work in all weathers and understand the demands in the garden within each season
A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.
Please contact Georgie 07920770284 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.
Posted on October 20, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Mother’s Help / Groom required for a busy family of 5 located approx 10 miles from the North Norfolk Coast. A lovely opportunity for someone to be part of the family in the country.
The ideal person would be available to work Monday to Friday 3-7pm (these hours are essential for the family) and ideally 7-10am also, this could be between 1-5 mornings a week and is flexible, offering between 20-35 hours. The morning help would be a real bonus but is not a deal breaker.
The Position: –
- Helping with the morning routine (getting children up, helping and tidying away after breakfast, walking the dog, feeding ponies etc)
- Taking children to school and picking up when needed
- Staying with youngest child whilst Mummy does the school collection in the afternoon, lots of playing, fresh air etc before siblings return home
- Helping with supper, homework, bath and bedtime routine
- General housework duties including hoovering, ironing when time allows
- Walking the family dog
- Can be a live in position in a lovely family home if required although someone live out would be preferable
- Help with children’s pony’s and animals (Feeding, Changing of rugs etc)
The Person: –
- Reliable and flexible who enjoys being in a busy country household
- Must love children, dogs , chickens and horses
- Non smoker
- Be a safe car driver with a clean license
- Have a happy, warm, kind and caring way about them
A very good hourly rate of pay will be offered to the right candidate on a self-employed or employed basis.
In the school holidays the hours could change slightly and be more daytime based.
For more information about this position please contact Georgie 07920770284 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on October 17, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Due to a change of circumstances, we are looking for a Part time Housekeeper again to commit to 10 hours a week at a wonderful Norfolk family home near Bale.
The hours will ideally be split between two days (Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday). 1.5-2 hours of ironing included within the 10 hours
Previous housekeeper was with the family for 6 years.
Beautiful large property and wonderful working environment.
We are looking for an excellent and very thorough Housekeeper to keep the house looking wonderful throughout the week. Previous experience working for a private family as a Housekeeper would be an advantage and is preferred.
Excellent references required and car driver essential due to remote location.
We are looking to find a reliable, friendly, self-employed cleaner who will look after and love this beautiful house as much as the family do.
For more information, please contact Georgie 07920 770284 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on October 7, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Part Time experienced Nanny / Mother’s help to work Monday to Friday in a busy household with 3 boys close to the North Norfolk Coast.
We are looking for someone reliable and professional to work either two options.
Live out Nanny/ Mother’s help working 12-7pm or Live-in 7:30am-6:30pm (with 2 hour break).
Ideally this is a live in position in a beautiful house with your own Bedroom & Bathroom.
Car driver essential as the youngest child will need collecting from school in the afternoons three days a week.
The main duties would be as follows;
- School Collection 2-3 times a week
- Making supper and cooking for the family
- Grocery Shopping
- General cleaning of house
- Sole responsibility of one child in the afternoon whilst mother goes to after school activities with two boys
The person:-
- Reliable, trustworthy with a calming demeaner
- A good, careful driver with a clean license
- Will have a genuine love of working with children especially boys
- Will enjoy cooking healthy meals
Good Hourly rate for the successful person
Please contact Georgie on 07920770284 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on September 5, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Very experienced cleaner required for immaculate house near the beautiful coast of Blakeney.
4 hours a week
£13-15ph on a self -employed basis.
The person must be extremely thorough with an exceptionally high attention to detail. The owners already use robotic hoovers so this position entails cleaning behind, above and up high, making sure that nothing is left unturned.
Beautiful working environment in a lovely private country house.
Excellent references a must, non-smoker, ideally DBS checked or willing to have one done.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on August 19, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced, part time Housekeeper required for 3 bedroom town house in lovely Bury St Edmunds.
4-6 hours a week, can be one day or split over two
The job will include the following:
- General housekeeping duties – cleaning, hoovering, mopping, ironing, bed changing, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms thoroughly
- Preparing room for guests
- Emptying bins/dishwasher
- Watering plants in court yard
- Running general errands/shopping (driver preferred)
Salary £15ph depending on experience
Excellent working references
Previous housekeeping experience important.
Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on July 26, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Experienced Housekeeper required for busy Norfolk family of 5.
This is a part time position, 15 hours a week split over 3 days. The hours can be flexible.
It would be great to find someone who is looking for a permanent position on a self employed basis that can offer flexibility for this lovely family.
Main requirements will include:
- All house work
- Laundry
- Ironing
- General Errands
- Emptying bins, dishwasher, washing etc
- Occasional school drop off or collection if urgently needed
- Stay in house / house sit when family are away
- Working in a house with dogs (2 medium sized breeds)
We are looking for someone who has previous housekeeping experience and has worked for a private family previously.
For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk
Posted on April 17, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Wonderful Part time Housekeeper / Cleaner required for gorgeous Norfolk family home near Bale.
10 hours a week split between two days ideally (Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday). 1.5-2 hours of ironing included within the 10 hours
Current cleaner leaving after 6 years with the family.
Beautiful large property and wonderful working environment.
We are looking for an excellent and very thorough Housekeeper / Cleaner to keep the house looking wonderful throughout the week.
The person must have previous private cleaning experience and excellent references.
We are looking to find a reliable, friendly, self-employed cleaner who will look after and love the house as much as the family do.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879
Posted on April 4, 2022 by Rebecca Rivett -
Wonderful part time Nanny required for small, friendly family with two young boys aged 1 and 3.5 years. This position is based on the outskirts of Newmarket/ Suffolk in a rural location.
The ideal hours are:
- Monday all day
- Tuesday AM
- Wednesday all day
The person must have a genuine love for children and be kind, caring and fun. This is a self-employed, permanent position.
The eldest child starts big school in September so the school run will be included from then on, therefore a car driver with a clean licence is essential.
You will be required to cook healthy meals for the children, encourage them to do lots of fun activities inside and outside, general tidying up baking, drawing, colouring etc.
For more information about this lovely part time position please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879
