Job Type: Summer

Two Holiday Nannies required (21st-26th June 2025) – Brancaster, Norfolk- REF RR1934

Posted on April 4, 2025 by -

We are looking for 2 lovely, Holiday Nannies to help this summer from Saturday 21st June -Thursday 26th June 2025.

The hours can be quite flexible but the family would ideally like help each day and the odd evening babysitting. They have two houses which are next to one another.

The family will be staying in beautiful Brancaster, perfectly positioned for lots of beach days and building sand castles.

The relatives all team up each year and get their 8 children together who all get on brilliantly and have lots of fun. Their ages range from 6 months-5 years and  they would love 2 nannies on hand each day who can competently provide some extra help/extra pair of hands for the week, mucking in where needed. Whether that be helping with breakfast lunch or supper, playing with the children, helping with the 6 month old etc.

This would suit someone who is local to Brancaster, adores children and is happy looking after babies and toddlers.

If you are free and able to help during this period, we would love to hear from you. Childcare experience is a MUST. Clean driving licence, up to date DBS check and checkable references paramount.

This is a lovely opportunity for someone who loves children and is looking for work during the summer holidays.

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

Temporary Holiday Housekeeper/ Home Help/ Cook, Burnham Overy Staithe – RR1727

Posted on July 11, 2024 by -

We are looking for a wonderful kind, fun and capable temporary housekeeper/ home help for a family holiday in Burnham Overy Staithe for 2-3 weeks in August.

  • 10th August until 27th/28th.  Weekends of 17th and 24th are key.

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking some temporary work with a lovely family for a few weeks in the summer. The family are hoping to find someone for 4-5 hours in the morning from around 9.30am to help clear breakfast, prepare lunch and leave something for their supper. There will also be some light housekeeping duties to include hoovering, dusting, tidying away etc. popping a wash on, making beds and loading and unloading the dishwasher. They would also love someone flexible who is happy to pop to the shops as and when needed to keep the fridge well stocked for guests.

The hours may vary slightly from day to day depending on the families needs and the amount of guests they have staying. There family of 4 will be there all the time but there could be a maximum of 12 people at any time, with guests coming and going throughout the holiday.

The position will include;

  • Keeping the house clean and tidy
  • Preparing meal plans with the client, clearing away from breakfast, preparing light lunch and leaving something basic for supper
  • Popping to the shops as and when needed to make sure the house is well stocked for guests
  • Cooking simple wholesome family meals (there is an Aga to cook with)
  • Bed changing will be required but ironing is not

The ideal person will be;

  • Polite, fun and willing to muck in with the family
  • Someone experienced in cleaning and cooking
  • Happy to be flexible and willing to run small errands such as popping to the shops
  • Easy to get along with and helpful to the family to make their holiday as lovely as possible!
  • Happy around dogs
  • A car driver is essential

For more information please email Rebecca  info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

GCSE Tutor (full or part time)- Newmarket RR1700

Posted on June 13, 2024 by -

Experienced, fun and lovely private tutor required on either a full or part time basis.

The family are located in Newmarket, Suffolk and are looking for someone who can help their two children with all GCSE topics in the comfort of their own home.

The children are 14 and 16 years old and really need someone who can give them plenty of confidence and support.

The opportunity to travel to Dubai with the family is also an option, however when they are overseas sessions can be done remotely.

If you think you could help this lovely family please get in touch.

Contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Temporary Mothers Help (July-September), Southwold, Suffolk – REF SP1663

Posted on May 2, 2024 by -

Temporary mothers help needed from the end of June to the beginning of September to help look after 3 boys during their school summer holidays near Southwold, Suffolk.

This would suit a university student on their summer holidays or perhaps a gap year student looking for summer work or a Nanny looking for temporary work over the summer.

We are looking for someone fun with lots of energy, enthusiasm and a ‘can-do’ attitude to entertain 3 boys ages 7 (twins) and 5 during their summer holidays. The family live 10 minutes away from Southwold beach and have a beach hut that the children can use. The boys love being outside, so someone to entertain them playing football/ sports/ games etc would be ideal!

Other duties would include:

  • Light cooking for the children
  • Keeping areas within the house clean and tidy and making sure toys are put away etc.
  • Keeping on top of the children’s laundry
  • Driving the children to local areas of interest/ day trips/ beach days etc.
  • Joining in with other family members as and when required, especially the children’s cousins who live locally

The hours would be 11am- 7pm either 4 or 5 days a week with an early finish on a Friday (a little flexibility can be shown).  A local person would be great who would be happy to do the occasional overnight stay.

We are looking for someone responsible, loyal, fun and energetic who can be flexible and muck in with the family’s activities.

Car driver essential.

An excellent hourly rate will be offered for the right candidate.

For more information please email a covering letter and CV to Sophie at info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

TEMPORARY – Groundsperson/Handyperson- Stoke by Nayland -Ref 1366

Posted on June 12, 2023 by -

Temporary Part Time Groundsperson/Handyperson required for the summer months to assist gardener on private country estate between Sudbury and Colchester.

We are looking for someone reliable who would enjoy working outside for a few weeks during the summer in the most wonderful location. Someone willing to take instruction with a ‘can do’ attitude. A good team player, polite and easy to get along with.

You would be required to cut grass using large ride on mower, strim areas around the estate and generally keep on top of tidying.

Carrying out basic DIY and painting would also be required, helping move furniture and generally assisting where needed.

Car driver preferred as rural location.

This would suit a gap year student or someone looking for work in their college holidays. You will need to be physically fit as there will be some lifting required at times.

This can be Monday to Friday and full time( temp) may be considered if preferred.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

 

Temporary Holiday Mothers Help- Blakeney, Norfolk – (7th-13th August & 26th-31st August)- REF 1351

Posted on May 30, 2023 by -

We are looking for someone who is able to offer an extra pair of  hands to a client of ours who is staying in Blakeney, Norfolk for their summer holiday and Birthday.

The required dates are as follows;

  • 7-13th August daily 4-8pm
  • 26-31st august
  • 26th ideally spend the night or be happy to stay very late, arrive 3pm and baby sit the school age children.  If the person can drive, then it would be fantastic if they could collect the three older children from Kings Lynn train station in the early afternoon and bring them to Blakeney. Fuel will be covered.
  • 27th if the person ended up staying the night, then stay for morning and leave around 12pm
  • 28th 12-3pm
  • 29th 10am-2pm
  • 30th 4-8pm
  • 31st 8.30-11.30am

If you are able to help with any of the above then we would love to hear from you.

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

 

Part Time Gardener – Near Boxford, Suffolk Ref 1338

Posted on May 16, 2023 by -

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

 

 

TEMPORARY Nanny/Mother’s Help (July & August-12 days total) – Thetford, Norfolk- Ref 1327

Posted on May 5, 2023 by -

TEMPORARY  Nanny/Mother’s Help required for approx 4 weeks from the end of July 2023 to 1st September 2023.

The family home is located approx 13 miles North of Thetford and 6 miles West of Watton.

The dates required  are as follows:

  • 25, 26, 27 July (6 hours a day)
  • 1, 2, 3 August  (6 hours a day)
  • 14, 15, 16 August (6 hours a day)
  • 29, 30, 31 August (6 hours a day)

The family have a lovely little boy who will be 18 months old this summer and they require the Nanny to cover his childcare over this busy time.

The position will involve sole care at times so an experienced childcare provider essential.

The Nanny will be reliable, kind, caring with a fun, bubbly personality.

Someone who is energetic to play with this little boy and make his days enjoyable at all times. A car driver essential and ideally someone who would enjoy trips to the beach or other outside children’s activities.

The ability to cook healthy children’s meals will also be required and someone who is happy to do light housework during nap time.

The family have 2 dogs, so animal person preferred.

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Rebecca 07771 655879 or info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Temporary Mother’s Help / Nanny (26th June-1st July) Brancaster, Norfolk Ref 1301

Posted on March 29, 2023 by -

Lovely, temporary Mother’s Help / Nanny required to offer an extra pair of hands to a large family on their summer holiday on the North Norfolk coast.  The family would love to find someone who can do the full 6 days from Monday 26th June to Saturday 1st July.

The person needs to be confident with children of all ages and be happy offering an extra pair of hands around the house too for the week.

There may be occasional babysitting in the evenings if the person is happy to do so.

The children’s ages range from 8 months to 3.5 years.

Qualifications are not essential however experience looking after younger children is an absolute must.

Excellent references will be required.

If you are available to help we would love to hear from you. Please email info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk or call Rebecca 07771 655879

 

TEMPORARY – Nanny / Mother’s help (6th July – September)- Holt Ref 1239

Posted on March 7, 2023 by -

Experienced Nanny/Mother’s Help to work during the school holidays July 6th to September 8th 2023

Working hours will be 7/8 am till 7pm.

  • Household chores relating to Children
  • Preparing and serving children’s lunch / supper
  • Assisting with homework
  • Organising playtime
  • Getting boys ready for bed
  • Tidying the children’s areas
  • Washing children’s clothes
  • Keeping kitchen clean and tidy

Car driver and non smoker essential

Good hourly rate offered to the successful person who can provide excellent, fully checkable references.

Contact  Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

Summer Nanny Cover- Burnham Thorpe / North Norfolk (This July & August 2022)- REF 1061

Posted on July 5, 2022 by -

We are looking for an experienced Summer Nanny to help for the below dates with three lovely children aged between 3.5 years – 11 years.

Dates:

  • 15th – 27th July (the family can manage with just one week if that’s easier)
  • 7th-13th August

Superb working environment with other members of staff in the house so not an isolated role.

Good hourly rate of pay. This can be live in or live out for the dates specified depending on the persons location. Accommodation would be within the main house with an ensuite.

  • Hours for live out would be: 9.00am-6.00pm
  • Hours for live in would be: 7.00am-7.00pm

The family are based in Burnham Thorpe, and they would be looking for the cover nanny to do the following:

  • Helping children get up and dressed in the morning
  • Assisting with breakfast
  • Playing with them (access to gorgeous gardens, tennis court, pool etc)
  • Driving them to the beach
  • Lots of local outdoor activities
  • Supervising mealtimes
  • Helping with bath time, story time and occasionally bedtime

If you have experience looking after younger children, are well referenced with an up-to-date DBS check and are free to help for the dates specified then we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Hicks & Brown Trade Stand Staff required- REF 1054 (Game Fair 29th-31st July) & Burghley Horse Trials (1st-4th September)

Posted on June 27, 2022 by -

Hicks and Brown are currently looking for two sales team members to work at this year’s Game Fair (29th-31st July)  and Burghley Horse Trials (1st – 4th September). We are ideally looking for two people who can do both events if possible.

The role will require setting up the tradestand before the event, selling during the show, stocking up, tidying of the stand and breaking down at the end. Hicks & Brown require staff to be able to commit to a whole show, not just part of one. Lovely, hardworking, friendly individuals who ensure the Brand is represented to the highest level is imperative. Relevant sales experience is required.

A day rate is paid plus all accommodation, food and drink provided throughout.

For further details please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

 

 

Jackie Frost & Rebecca Rivett BSc (Hons)

Partner

Temporary chef required for luxury Norfolk retreat- West Lexham / Norfolk- REF 1050

Posted on June 10, 2022 by -

We are looking for temporary help throughout the summer months.

2-3 nights per week predominantly operating wood fire pizza oven and creating seasonal summer dishes for guests and parties.

For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

Fantastic working environment

Exceptional facilities with a wonderful, fully equipped kitchen

Great rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Holiday Nanny / Mothers Help- Gresham / Norfolk – REF 1043

Posted on May 25, 2022 by -

We are looking for a lovely, local person to help look after a school age child on a part time basis throughout the longer school holidays, especially the summer.

2-3 days a week would be ideal.  The person will often have sole charge when the mother is working and will therefore need to be very responsible, reliable, trustworthy, and well referenced.

Main responsibilities:

  • Day trips or activities at home/in the garden
  • Baking, crafts etc
  • Cooking meals
  • Light housework such as tidying away

Car driver essential

DBS check would be preferable and can be obtained at interview stage

Someone with a genuine love for children paramount

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

Holiday Nanny required 23rd JUNE – 10th JULY 2022 (Nr Wymondham & Burnham Overy Staithe/ Norfolk) REF 1036

Posted on May 18, 2022 by -

We are looking for temporary help for two and a half weeks over the summer holidays from 23rd June until the 10th July.

Half of the work will be at the family’s main house near Wymondham/Norfolk and the remaining days will be at their gorgeous holiday house near the coast in Burnham Overy Staithe/ North Norfolk.

The person will be required to look after the families 5-year-old.

Exact hours and days required:

23rd – 30th June near Wymondham/Norfolk: 8:30 AM to 1 PM Exception of Sunday 26th 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

then the below in Burnham Overy Staithe:

2nd & 3rd July 10 AM to 3 PM

4th – 8th July 8:30 AM to 1 PM

9th & 10th July 10 AM to 3 PM.

Main responsibilities 

  • Helping with morning routine (getting dressed, cleaning teeth)
  • Doing breakfast and clearing away
  • Preparing lunch and keeping the kitchen nice and clean
  • Putting on a wash and taking out if required
  • Trips to the playground, walks, playing with toys, going to the beach. General fun time.
  • Occasionally going to the shops for food when necessary

If you are free and able to help during this period, we would love to hear from you. Childcare experience a must. Clean driving licence, up to date DBS check and checkable references paramount.

This is a lovely opportunity for someone who loves children and is looking for work during the summer holidays.

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

 

Temporary Mother’s Help -Coddenham, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk -REF 1002

Posted on April 6, 2022 by -

Temporary Mother’s Help required for 2 school age children ( 12 and 11) during the summer holidays – July And August 2022.

The family live in Coddenham so quite close to Ipswich and they are looking for someone who can either work full time or part time providing reliable child care .

The Person:-

  • Reliable, punctual and completely trustworthy
  • Kind, caring with a genuine love of working with children
  • Fun, bright with the ability to create and put into place activities- both outside and inside.
  • Safe car driver with clean licence to take children to various clubs and activities
  • Will be able to cook healthy meals for children
  • Will be happy to generally tidy the house and maybe do washing etc
  • Will have fully checkable references and a DBS

A generous hourly rate will be offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Tractor Driver- Private Farm in Wymondham- REF 908 (filled)

Posted on December 2, 2021 by -

Experienced Tractor Driver required from March 2022 through to November 2022 at a busy private, family farm near Whymondham, Norfolk.

The person MUST have previous experience, be reliable, capable and trustworthy.

This is a full time, temporary position. Accommodation available for the right person. Competitive pay.

For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879

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

Posted on June 28, 2021 by -

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

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

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

Qualifications are not essential although they would be an advantage.

Glowing references will be required.

Car driver essential due to location.

Polite, well -present person a must.

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

Temporary Housekeeper / Cook (26th July- 31st July)- Nr Fakenham- North Norfolk- REF 767 (filled)

Posted on June 28, 2021 by -

We are looking for an experienced  Housekeeper / Cook who can work from 8.00am- 3.00pm on Monday 26th July- Sunday 31st July.

The ideal person needs to be easy going, flexible and happy to muck in. We are hoping to find someone who will make this staycation as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. A can do, upbeat attitude would be best suited for this position.

The person will be required to help with:

  • Washing up
  • Preparing and clearing breakfast/ lunch for both adults and children
  • Washing and ironing
  • General tidying throughout the day
  • Shopping if necessary

If you have the experience required for this temporary, summer position then we would love to hear from you.

**Private Holiday Nanny (URGENT) – Bircham/Norfolk – REF 764** FILLED

Posted on June 23, 2021 by -

We are looking for a lovely, temporary nanny in Norfolk from Sunday 4th July to Friday 9thJuly, 9.00am-6.00pm.

The person ideally needs to be confident with young children from 5 months to 4 years.

The Nanny will be required to offer an extra pair of hands for the week, helping with 3 wonderful children, enjoying days out at the beach with the family, exploring the Norfolk coast, eating in/out and bedtime routines.

Qualifications are not essential however experience looking after younger children is an absolute must.

Excellent references will be required.

If you are free between the stated dates and are able to help, then we would love to hear from you.

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

Posted on April 6, 2021 by -

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

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

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

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

Car driver essential due to location.

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

Good hourly salary offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Endurance Rider/Groom required- Near Dereham REF 709 (Maternity Cover, 1 .5 years) Now Filled

Posted on February 12, 2021 by -

**NOW FILLED**

We are looking for a full time, live out, experienced Rider/Groom to manage the day to day running of a lovely, private GB endurance yard. Previous experience with endurance horses is not essential, however the person MUST be a competent rider (racing, eventing, show-jumping, dressage, hunting, polo etc).

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who would enjoy spending long hours in the saddle, training and prepping top class Arabian horses for endurance races. You will be a major part of the team and will be involved in all aspects of the job including competition.

Due to the size of the horses, the person ideally needs to be lightweight (80/85 Kgs max)

We need someone who is happy to spend long periods of time in the saddle (hacking, cantering) – this could be laps on a canter track or long rides around the forest.

Good turn out skills is a must (plaiting, trimming, grooming, washing).

You will get the chance to crew at local, National, and International competitions (training available throughout).

There are lots of opportunities to learn with this job, if you have got the enthusiasm required to join this exciting team then please get in touch.

Full time, 5.5-6 days a week, gorgeous working environment, and competitive salary.

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

Nursery Nurse Assistant- Now until September (FILLED)

Posted on July 2, 2019 by -

**General Nursery Nurse Assistant required- Summer opportunity July-September 2019**
 
A lovely children’s day nursery located in the village of East Bergholt is looking for an additional nursery assistant for the summer, starting immediately on a full time basis until September.
 
Easily accessed from both Ipswich and Colchester.
Full time position, 32 hours a week, usually over 4 days and no weekends required.
 
Qualifications in Childcare would be advantageous but are not essential. Salary dependent on experience. ALL applicants MUST be reliable, friendly and great with children from birth to 7 years old as well as a real team player. Glowing references will be required for this lovely position. Must have a genuine love of working with children.
 
We are looking for someone who is really fun, enthusiastic, smiley with lots of energy.
 
Interviewing now.
 
For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or apply directly through our website www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Summer Riders (FILLED)

Posted on May 31, 2019 by -

EXPERIENCED SUMMER RIDERS REQUIRED – THETFORD, Norfolk – (Endurance horses)
 
We just need 2 more temporary, FULL TIME experienced riders from now until the end of August 2019.
We are looking for 2 additional reliable, confident groom/riders who are happy exercising Arab horses, keeping them fit, so must be prepared to do a lot of time in the saddle.
Yard duties also required. 10 stone max weight.
Shared accommodation can be provided for the right person.
 
Only good riders with Endurance, Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping, Racing, Hunting experience will be considered.
 
Competitive salary and great working environment.
Contact Rebecca 07771 655879

Groom / Rider vacancies- Hadleigh / Newmarket / Thetford

Posted on May 21, 2019 by -

We have a variety of lovely groom / rider positions in Suffolk /Norfolk.

If you are an experienced horse person who can ride to a good standard and carry out all yard duties including turn out (grooming, trimming, plaiting, clipping etc) then we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 for more information.

Rider / Groom- Live in

Posted on May 21, 2019 by -

Live in Rider /Groom required for maternity leave (summer contract). Start date ASAP!

Main body of work in Suffolk but the successful candidate will be required to relocate for the summer months to a beautiful property in Surrey (very nice free accommodation available).

We are looking to find an experienced rider / groom to join a satellite farm in Suffolk as part of a small busy team, the main company having a reputation as one of the most prestigious Thoroughbred breeding and racing operations in the world.
The Successful candidate would be able to help look after, tack up, exercise and ride some of the 18 horses who all live out. Experience in operating farm machinery such as quads, walking machines, treadmills would be helpful. Competing is an option as there is a mix of privately owned dressage, jumping and show horses.

During the summer months the family relocate to Surrey where the duties would be similar except the job would include helping with pony rides and lessons for beginners. The position comes with excellent remuneration package based on a 40 hour week. It is a live in position with a modern 3 bedroom house on site.

For candidates that were to show exemplary work ethic a fixed position could be discussed within the company.

We need someone who is reliable, flexible, happy to relocate for the summer, hard- working and excellent with horses.
This would suit someone who doesn’t have any ties, who enjoys working with lovely horses in a beautiful setting.

Interviewing now.
Excellent references a MUST.

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

Summer Riders & Yard staff required- Great Bradley / Suffolk

Posted on April 15, 2019 by -

We are looking for experienced / capable riders and yard staff to help out this summer at a large and successful pre-training yard on the outskirts of Newmarket.

Flexible hours and days of work on offer. Great rates of pay. Excellent working facilities.

If you are looking for extra hours this summer either in the saddle or on the ground then we would love to hear from you.

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

Summer Nursery Assistants required –East Bergholt/ Suffolk

Posted on April 15, 2019 by -

We are looking for extra pairs of hands this summer to help out at a lovely, local children’s day nursery.
No qualifications required but childcare experience, baby sitting, mothers help etc would be preferred.
DBS check essential for this temporary position.

If you are looking for work this summer and have a genuine love for children then this could be ideal for you.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or email info@ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk