Job Type: Live in

Live in, Stud Hand / Groundsman /Gardener- Nr Dereham -REF 710

We are looking for a full time, live in, experienced Stud Hand / Gardener / Groundsman to take care of the day-to-day maintenance/grounds of a lovely, private Equestrian yard. Previous experience with/around horses is an absolute must.

We are looking for someone who can do the following:

  • Mowing lawns, verges, driveways
  • Cutting hedges
  • Weeding
  • Spraying
  • Replacing fence posts and rails
  • Painting or repairing
  • Clearing gutters
  • Minor property repairs and tidy ups
  • Field maintenance including rolling and fertilising etc.
  • Using tractors to take large bale haylage to turned out horses.
  • Helping on the yard as and when required.
  • Letting dogs out of an evening
  • Sole charge of the property/yard when the family and team are away competing.
  • Opportunity to ride for the right person and if they are light enough and keen to
  • Opportunity to help at competitions if the person wishes to get involved

Excellent working conditions, beautiful cart lodge available for couple, single person with well-behaved pets

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then please get in touch.

Domestic Couple, Dereham, Norfolk- REF 705

We are looking for an experienced, well referenced, and wonderful domestic couple to work on a full time, live in basis at a lovely farmhouse/stud in Thetford. The couple need to be experienced around horses and looking after the paddocks, stables, and gardens.

Maintenance person – permanent

  • All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
  • General gardening – weeding and cutting back
  • Hedge cutting and chopping logs
  • Feeding and walking dogs when needed

Housekeeper/Groom – Maternity cover 1 year (may be permanent)- this is shared with one other person.

  • All stable duties-mucking out, feeding, tack cleaning, riding Arabian horses, putting horses on/off the walker, lunging etc
  • Happy to go on very long hacks helping to get the horses ready for competition
  • Good at turn out and happy to attend competitions inc staying overnight either B&B but often in caravan. Ensuing early start and late finish.
  • Crewing, Assisting with water and supplies and following a simple routing.
  • Housekeeping, cleaning house , ironing , washing, changing beds, shopping when needed, errands etc

Both positions are full time and will include a 5 day, working week.

Hours 8.00am to 5.30pm – weekends on a rota basis.

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Beautiful accommodation but only big enough for a couple.

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

LIVE IN, Mothers Help / Housekeeper / Girl Friday, Wymondham- REF 707

We are looking for a wonderful, live in, Mothers Help / Girl Friday to assist in the day to day running of a busy family with younger children/Grandchildren.

We are looking for an energetic, friendly, and fun person who can muck in and help where necessary, always with a smile!

Someone who is great around children is an absolute must.

You will be required to work Thursday- Tuesday when the house is at its busiest, 39 hours a week.

You will be required to do all housekeeping duties apart from ironing.

  • Laying the table, tidying up after meals/ loading and unloading the dishwasher
  • Keeping the house tidy (bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms and boot room)
  • Making and stripping beds
  • Playing with the children inside and outside
  • Taking the children to see the outdoor pets (donkeys)

Generally, someone with a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude who is not afraid to get stuck in would be ideal for this lovely vacancy. You will also be required to do the same hours at our clients holiday cottage by the coast when the family have their holiday.

Beautiful, 2-bedroom cottage available on site but away from the main house. Would suit couple or single person. Pets allowed. Would consider a horse for the right person.

Car driver essential due to rural location

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

Full Time Orchard Worker – Finchingfield, Essex REF 709

Full Time experienced Orchard Worker/Groundsman required to join one other person managing all the work within this small family farm with apple orchards.

This would suit someone who understands the demands of working with the seasons and offering the best care for the trees and fruit ensuring a fruitful harvest.

The position will require experience in the following areas:-

  • Pruning fruit trees
  • spraying when required
  • picking the fruit
  • packing the fruit
  • replanting when necessary

Accommodation available on site and good salary offered to the successful person.

References will be requested.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Full Time Head Gardener, Nr Newmarket – REF 701

Full Time experienced Head Gardener required for private Estate located close to the village of Wickhambrook, Suffolk.

Ideally the successful person will hold horticultural qualifications, however this is not essential as someone with a wealth of practical experience working within large gardens will be considered. Excellent plant knowledge is essential.

Use of large garden machinery will be required – ride on mower, tractor, strimmer, sprayer, hedge cutter ,chain saw etc.

The garden comprises several areas :-

  • Lawns
  • Hedging
  • Formal borders
  • Cutting garden
  • Vegetable garden
  • Greenhouse
  • Trees
  • Shrubs
  • Water gardens
  • Lakes/ponds
  • Moat and haha

The Head Gardener must be able to manage part time gardeners, offering advice and guidance ensuring the grounds are kept neat and tidy at all times. Someone who understands working with the seasons and has a genuine passion for horticulture.  Experience and creativity with planning landscaping projects would be an advantage.

Reliability and a good work ethic essential to fit in with the other staff on the Estate.

Competitive salary offered and the possibility of accommodation for the right person

Car driver

Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879

Housekeeper / Companion / Cook, Norfolk- REF 677

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

Our client is looking for someone who would enjoy working within a small, quiet household in a beautiful, rural area. Due to remote location, a car driver is essential.

5 days a week required including a Sunday. Two days off during the week.

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

On site accommodation available within the main house (shared kitchen).

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

Car driver essential. Non- smoker.

Excellent working references.

We are looking for a trustworthy, calm and easy going person.

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

Housekeeper / Mothers Help- Langham, Bury St Edmunds – REF 697

We are looking for an experienced and wonderful Part Time Housekeeper / Mothers Help to assist with the daily chores, lightening the load for a very busy working mum and mother of three.

The hours required are between 12-20 per week, based over 3-4 days. There may be the occasional weekend required but this is quite rare, especially during the pandemic.

You will be expected to do all housekeeping duties to a high standard apart from ironing, as this is sent away.

The main elements are:

  • Stripping and making beds
  • Organising the washing
  • General cleaning of the large family home
  • Unloading the shopping
  • Polishing

There will be the odd occasion when you will be asked to watch or entertain the children (1 nursery age and 2 school age).

This is a lovely position and would suit someone who enjoys working amongst a busy family, within a beautiful, large house in the heart of Suffolk.

Housekeeping or Mothers Help experience a must.

It is essential that you are great with children.

We require outstanding working and character references for this position.

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

Accommodation available for any overnight/weekend requirements

Grower & Gardener – West Norfolk, REF 693

We are looking for an experienced Grower / Gardener to manage and maintain a large organic kitchen garden, situated in 21-acres of unspoilt, natural beauty within a wonderful Estate in West Norfolk.

This is a new and exciting opportunity that would suit a passionate professional, capable of successfully producing/growing seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs all year round.

The ideal person will need to have a solid background in vegetable gardens and biodynamic practices, experience producing organic vegetables at a commercial level would be a huge advantage. The person needs to be able to work with nature, allowing it to flourish to be considered for this position.

As the Grower, you will be required to:

  • Manage and maintain the kitchen garden
  • Assist and collaborate on the food offering direction and vision
  • Assist the Head Gardener in managing a team of gardeners and growers
  • Liaise closely with the kitchen team in developing the cropping plan and timings, aiming for a continuous supply of vegetables all year round.
  • Liaise with the kitchen team about seasonal vegetables and harvesting
  • Work in conjunction with the kitchen team regarding times of glut, processing, freezing and fermenting
  • Create a productive garden, focusing on soil health, fertility, diversity, crop rotation, companion planting etc
  • Confidently buy seeds (organic and true bred varieties)
  • Assist the Head Gardener with budget management, purchasing and ordering
  • People management

We are looking to find someone who is hard working, trustworthy, honest and willing to go that extra mile.

Excellent working references will be required for this position. Car driver essential due to location.

Qualifications for this position are not essential but would be a real advantage.

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655 07979 501997879 or Jackie on

 

Full Time Competition Groom – Colchester REF 688

Full Time experienced competition Groom required for small private yard with 3 event horses who compete  in the UK and Abroad.

The ideal person will work 5 days a week during the off season, increasing once eventing starts again. Days off will be given in lieu or made up for after competitions finish.

This can be live in or live out and there is a cosy apartment offered on site if required.

The horses are beautiful and a pleasure to look after, so the successful groom will be required to carry out high standard care with attention to detail.

Excellent turn out abilities required ( clipping, plaiting,trimming, mane pulling etc) and the ability to prepare horses for travel and be very experienced at grooming whilst at events.( organising tack, studding up, washing off etc)

Lorry driver (7.5T) essential to drive at home and in Europe.

A good rider would be preferred who can exercise(hacking only) fit horses.

A competitive salary will be offered.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Full Time Live In Home Help,Housekeeper,Cook, Driver – Hertfordshire REF 679

Full Time Home Help required for private household located near to Ware in Hertfordshire .

This position would suit someone who would enjoy a quiet life in a lovely country house both working to keep a tidy house and also being a companion .

Someone who can cook healthy meals and perhaps bake cakes on occasions. A love of the countryside and walking would be perfect.

Safe car driver essential to drive the Employer to lunches, parties and other activities. Shopping and other errands would also be required.

Non smoker only

DBS certificate

The position is approx 48 hours per week over 6 days with a day off during the week.

The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy with a friendly, easy to get along with personality.

Good salary offered.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

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

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

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

5 days a week required including a Sunday.

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

On site accommodation available

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

Car driver essential. Non- smoker.

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

Part Time experienced Housekeeper – Cambridgeshire REF 676

Part Time LIVE IN Housekeeper – Cambridgeshire
REF 676
Experienced housekeeper required for private country house located approx 8 miles from Cambridge.
The ideal person will have previous private household experience and be fully confident with all housework including laundry and ironing. Help with food preparation on occasions particularly for dinner parties and lunches.
There is a flat and a good salary offered for 30 hours of work per week.
Monday to Friday 9am-12.30 and the afternoon 2.30 to 5pm
 NO WEEKENDS.
Car driver essential and non smoker only .
Start date available asap.
Tel Jackie 07979501997

Full Time Competition Groom – Nr Newmarket, Suffolk REF 674 FILLED

COMPETITION GROOM – NEWMARKET REF 674
Experienced Groom required for successful ,small, family event yard located between Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds.
This is a live in position with cottage on site.
The ideal person will have previously held a professional groom position with competition horses. Horses compete from 5 year old classes to 4*.
Excellent turnout skills required ( clipping, plaiting, trimming etc)
Good rider preferred who is happy to  hack fit horses alone and in company. Fabulous facilities with plenty of off road riding.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a small, energetic team providing first class care to the gorgeous, elite equines.
Lorry driver would be a great advantage but not a deal breaker but car driver essential.
Friendly, enthusiastic person who gets on well with everyone.
Partner and well behaved dog would be welcome . There may be space for own horse ( not a competition horse)
Generous salary offered to the perfect person.
Te; Jackie 07979501997   www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Head Groom – Leicestershire REF 667

HEAD GROOM – LEICESTERSHIRE REF 667
Full Time Head Groom required for hunting yard in rural Leicestershire.
Accommodation available and competitive salary.
Other staff member employed.
All yard duties to a high standard and the ability to turn horses out to a very high standard ( clipping, plaiting, trimming etc)
Bandaging, basic first aid and confident handling of horses on the ground.
Well behaved dog welcome.
Lorry driver would be an advantage but not a dealbreaker
Interviewing now for start date asap.
Tel Jackie 07979501997

Full Time Live In Groom/Rider – Nr Bury St Edmunds REF 666

Experienced Groom/Rider required for beautiful family stud located near Bury St Edmunds.
The ideal person will be a real team player with enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine love of working with horses.
There are mares, foals, youngstock and Eventers ,ranging from BE80 to horses based with top level event riders.
All yard duties required to a high standard and must be confident handling a variety of horses on the ground.
Someone who can clip, plait, trim , bandage, wash off, tack up, turn in and out of the field, lunge, long rein ,hack and carry out late checks.
Lorry driver with HGV would be preferred( but not a dealbreaker) and car driver essential.
A good rider who can exercise the young horses and help maintain fitness with the competition horses also a necessity.
Good working hours and conditions- 5.5 day week to include weekend days.
Good salary offered to the successful person and a comfortable mobile home ( not shared).

Full Time Orchard Worker – Finchingfield, Essex REF 663

Full Time experienced Orchard Worker/Groundsman required to join one other person managing all the work within this small family farm with apple orchards.

This would suit someone who understands the demands of working with the seasons and offering the best care for the trees and fruit ensuring a fruitful harvest.

The position will require experience in the following areas:-

  • Pruning fruit trees
  • spraying when required
  • picking the fruit
  • packing the fruit
  • replanting when necessary

Accommodation available on site and good salary offered to the successful person.

References will be requested.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

COUPLE – Between Bury St Edmunds and Thetford REF 651

Full Time experienced Couple required for private household located in rural location between Bury St Edmunds and Thetford .

The position will cover the following:-

  • All housework within the family home
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Some cooking ( small family meals , baking and cooking for the freezer)
  • A certain amount of care required for one family member ( companion, driving to appointments, being around when family out)
  • General Gardening
  • Groundsman duties
  • General building maintenance

This would suit a couple who have within a family environment previously and can supply excellent references.

Accommodation could be available

Tel Rebecca 07771655879

 

Full Time Head Groom – Near Colchester Essex – REF 644 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Full Time experienced Head groom required for private yard located in the most beautiful location on the Essex/Suffolk border near Dedham.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to manage this lovely yard with 10 Grass liveries and 3 private horses ( 1 Eventer, 1 hunter and 1 allrounder)

The groom needs to be friendly, organised and have excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, owners and other staff.

The ideal person will have previously worked as a Groom and be confident in handling horses on the ground and also be happy hacking the hunter and allrounder.

Other essential requirements are :-

  • clipping
  • plaiting
  • trimming
  • pulling tails and manes
  • bandaging
  • preparing for travel and competitions
  • preparing for hunting and able to look after upon their return.
  • many other general yard duties

There is a Sunday groom and also someone who helps with poo picking the paddocks. Other staff employed on the Estate so not an isolated position.

Other grooms live locally and there is a good social life or the chance to live a quiet life if preferred.

Car driver essential due to location and lorry driver would be great but not a deal breaker

Really lovely self contained accommodation on site.

Competitive salary offered to the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Full Time Groom – Colchester, Essex REF 625 –

Full Time experienced competition groom required for small, family eventing yard located approx 15 minutes from ~Colchester, Essex.

This position comes highly recommended from previous long term grooms.

A maximum of 2 beautiful event horses to care for, who currently compete at intermediate level so a wonderful opportunity to be fully involved.

The ideal person will have previously worked with competition horses and understand the demands of the eventing/training season.

Accommodation available on site in cosy self contained cottage.

The requirements for this role are as follows:

  • Reliability and a good work ethic
  • Friendly personality
  • Excellent turn out skills – clipping plaiting etc
  • The ability to ride fit competition horses ( hacking and schooling)
  • Lunging
  • Competition day grooming- tacking and studding up, washing off etc
  • Bandaging for travel and stable
  • To be able to muck in and muck out !
  • Lorry Driver

Car driver essential due to the location and lorry driver would be a great advantage.

As there are only 2/3 horses to care for there will be times when the successful person could work within the house etc. to make up hours.

 

Tel jackie 07979501997

Full Time Nanny/Mothers help- Holt, North Norfolk REF 642 FILLED

We are looking for a fantastic Nanny/Mothers help near Holt, Norfolk.
This is a Full Time position (4-5 Days a week) 9.30am-6.30pm or 9.30am-12.30pm / 2.30-6.30pm for those who live locally.
You will be required to help with our clients two lovely children age 2 years and 3 months of age along with other household duties (tidying, basic cleaning, washing, ironing, cooking children’s meals, going on daily outings with the family).
We are looking for a very friendly, reliable, energetic person who has a genuine love for children. You do not need to be qualified but you must have experience with children.
This is a wonderful position for someone, located in a gorgeous part of Norfolk.
Accommodation is a possibility for the right person.
References will be requested.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879 or Jackie on 07979 501997 or email info@ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Orchard Worker/Groundsman – Essex REF 640 NOW FILLED

Full Time experienced Orchard Worker required to maintain an apple orchard and also carry out groundsman duties within the grounds.

Grass cutting so use and maintenance of large garden machinery essential. Tractor driver would be an advantage.

Accommodation on site with excellent facilities .

Located in rural Essex but within easy reach of train station.

Car driver essential.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

Gardener/Groundsman/Driver – Near Colchester Essex. REF 633 – No longer available

Experienced Gardener/Groundsman/Driver required for private country house located on the Essex/Suffolk border in beautiful countryside.

The current gentleman is leaving sadly after 9.5 years and Our Client is looking for someone to step into the role who is reliable, trustworthy with a wonderful friendly personality.

The ideal person will be able to manage the gardens carrying out all grass cutting, trimming, weeding, hedge cutting and generally keeping the grounds in good condition and looking lovely.

Must be able to operate and maintain garden machinery.

Someone with good plant knowledge who understands tending plants, restocking where necessary etc. Ideally horticulturally qualified or with proven horticultural experience.

This is a 40 hour per week position split over 5 days – 9am to 5pm with half and hour lunch break. During the winter months this will be 9am to 4pm and driving will make up the hours.

Alternatively it can be a 32 hour week split over 4 days.

Very competitive salary offered to the successful person who can provide excellent references.

Car Driver essential due to location and the family require a driver from time to time.

There is a cottage available if required.

There is the chance to work with the current Gardener so a start date early August would be preferred.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Full Time Experienced House Manager – Oxfordshire REF 629 – NOW FILLED

Full Time  House Manager with previous private household experience required for busy young family located near Banbury Oxfordshire. Self contained accommodation available along with generous salary.

The ideal person will be reliable, friendly with a really good work ethic and the ability to roll up their sleeves and assist the housekeeping team as and when necessary

Main Duties will include:-

  • Diary Management and communication with team and family members( keeping everyone up dated)
  • First point of contact for all visitors and contractors ( meet and greet, prepare meeting spaces and ensure transportation for guests is arranged).
  • Keeping the house stocked ( carrying out periodic audits of household stock, order all cleaning products)
  • Project Management of the House Maintenance ( keeping household manuals up to date, scheduling maintenance works and supervising contractors on site) .
  • Team Management ( Supervision of all household staff -housekeepers, private chefs, groundsman- maintaining correct staffing levels, planning for holidays and sicknesses. Assisting housekeeping team with cleaning and overseeing their work ensuring house is maintained to highest standards.

Applicants from a military background would be warmly welcomed.

Interviewing now for start date asap.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

COUPLE ( House Manager/Estate Groundsman) Banbury, Oxon REF 628- NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Full Time live in couple required for private household located near Banbury, Oxfordshire.

2 bedroom self contained apartment and competitive salaries offered to the successful couple.

We are looking for a couple with fully referenced experience working within a private country house and with an understanding of working within a busy family environment.

HOUSE MANAGER

  • Diary Management and communication with team and family members( keeping everyone up dated)
  • First point of contact for all visitors and contractors ( meet and greet, prepare meeting spaces and ensure transportation for guests is arranged).
  • Keeping the house stocked ( carrying out periodic audits of household stock, order all cleaning products)
  • Project Management of the House Maintenance ( keeping household manuals up to date, scheduling maintenance works and supervising contractors on site) .
  • Team Management ( Supervision of all household staff -housekeepers, private chefs, groundsman- maintaining correct staffing levels, planning for holidays and sicknesses. Assisting housekeeping team with cleaning and overseeing their work  ensuring house is maintained to highest standards.

The ideal House Manager will have proven private household experience with longevity in previous roles. The ability to manage a team and be very hands on whenever necessary.  Excellent organisational skills are a must and the ability to manage complex schedules and keep all relevant parties updated. Applications from those with a military background will be warmly received.

 

ESTATE GROUNDSMAN 

  • Grass cutting and hedge trimming – keeping machinery and tools in good order
  • A wide range of garden duties
  • Driving the family – keeping vehicles clean and refuelled
  • Setting up and maintaining outdoor furniture
  • Tennis court and swimming pool maintenance-recreational vehicle maintenance
  • Cutting and collecting wood for the fireplaces
  • Animal welfare for family animals and wild animals on the Estate
  • Assisting with lifting and moving items around the Estate
  • Security on the grounds and supervising contractors on site
  • Keeping Main driveways and paths swept -collect rubbish and empty bins
  • To be aware of health and safety requirements.

The Estate Groundsman must be a good team player, easy to get along with and someone who sets high standards. As with most Groundsman there is a lot of working along so someone who is happy doing this is essential.

For further information

tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Full Time Experienced Groom/Rider – Brentwood, Essex REF 623

Full Time experienced Groom/Rider required for private showjumping yard located near Brentwood Essex.

We are looking for someone who has worked with top competition horses previously and understands the demands of high level competing.

The horses compete both Nationally and Internationally.

The ideal person will be able to ride really well particularly on the flat to assist with schooling the young horses.

Opportunity to compete for the right person.

All yard duties to a high standard and the ability to work well within a small established team all who enjoy their work and have a passion for horses.

A bright, enthusiastic personality essential with a good work ethic and the attitude to muck in and muck out when necessary.

Accommodation available on site and a very generous salary will be offered the successful person.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

 

Full Time Live In Head Groom – hadleigh Suffolk REF 622 FILLED

Full Time Live In Head Groom required for hunt yard located just outside Hadleigh Suffolk. REF 622
3 bedroom accommodation offered to reliable, enthusiastic groom who can manage a yard of 6 hunt horses to a very high standard.
Excellent turnout skills ( clipping, plaiting, trimming, mane pulling etc) essential .
Experienced, confident rider who can maintain fitness of the hunters throughout the season. Opportunity to hunt.
Must work well within a small dedicated team but must also be happy working alone when required.
A bright , cheerful person who is organised and understands the demands of the hunting season.
Lorry driver required.
Interviewing now for start date asap.
Tel jackie 07979501997

Full Time Competition Groom – Newmarket REF 603 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Full Time experienced Competition Groom who has previously worked with Event horses.

Excellent opportunity for eventing enthusiast to be involved in a very successful family team.

We are looking for someone to come in as Head Groom managing a small private yard of 7 horses all competing regularly at levels from BE Novice to 4*.

They compete both in the UK and abroad and the rider is progressing quickly so needs the groom to understand the demands of top competition.

The ideal person will be able to carry out all yard duties to a very high standard and be able to work with fitness and nutrition regimes for the horses.

Someone who can prepare the horses and the lorry for travel to competitions and training -bandaging and rugging etc.

Also the ability to assist at events- studding up, washing off and cooling down. Having the tack cleaned and ready. Generally helping where required on the day.

Clipping and plaiting experience and generally excellent turn out skills required.

A good rider essential who is happy hacking fit competition horses.

The yard has excellent facilities within a beautiful setting and includes full size manage, cross country course and plenty of off road riding.

Lorry driver with HGV licence would be a huge advantage

This position comes with a competitive salary and on site accommodation.

Well behaved dog would be considered and possibly space for own horse.

Interviewing to begin soon for start date late March/early April 2020.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Experienced Housekeeper – Near Cambridge REF 615 UNDER OFFER

Experienced Housekeeper required for family with country house located 6 miles south-west of Cambridge.

This is a live in position and self contained accommodation and a competitive salary will be offered in exchange for the following:-

  • 5.5 hours work per day ( 3 hours am and 2 hours pm)
  • All housework including laundry and ironing
  • Cooking for 2
  • Driving to collect sopping and other errands
  • Feeding and walking 1 dog
  • Generally helping where needed

The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy and a lovely friendly person to have around.

A ‘can do’ attitude is essential as is being bright and amiable.

Current super housekeeper leaving after 3 years and highly recommends this position.

Car driver and non smoker only.

Start date to be agreed.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

FULL TIME GROOM/RIDER – HADLEIGH SUFFOLK REF 613- FILLED

Full Time experienced Head Groom required for private hunting yard located just outside Hadleigh Suffolk.

This is a live in position with lovely self contained accommodation  offered along with a competitive salary.

We are looking for someone preferably with previous hunting yard experience who understands the demands of managing a yard of 5 hunters.

Must be able to turn horses out to a very high standard-clipping, plaiting, trimming etc.

The ability to ride well and to get and maintain horses fitness throughout the year.

The opportunity to hunt for the right person.

The family also have 4 point to pointers so experience working with TBs would be a great advantage, which also makes the role interesting and varied.

Current groom relocating but highly recommends this position.

Lorry licence ( 7.5 T) would be great but not a dealbreaker if all other boxes are ticked.

The family are located in a beautiful location and there are many other grooms within the area who have are all very social so this is not an isolated position. Also part time grooms are also employed so there will usually be at least two people on the yard.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Full Time Sports and Amenity Operations Manager – Hertfordshire REF 607

Full Time Sports and Amenity Operations Manager required to join an establish business of Natural Turf Specialists based in Hertfordshire.

The ideal person should be a confident ,practical individual who can be hands on operating machinery but also be just as happy liaising with clients and covering an element of sales.

Key Roles :-

  • Work closely with Sports Director and Technical Sales Manager in order to ensure sports work is carried out in a timely and professional manner
  • Develop relationships with current clients and generate opportunities with new clients
  • Manage,schedule and implement the operations as required to the companies high standard policy
  • Participate in the practical aspects of the work as and when required
  • Visit sites, assess works and formulate quotations

The Ideal Candidate will :-

  • Have a good attention to details
  • Work well within a team and manage staff and works to successful completion
  • Have a proactive, can do attitude, flexibility with seasonal workloads
  • Have a passion for sales
  • Be an effective people person and develop strong professional relationships
  • Be computer literate
  • Be well organised
  • Have a clean driving licence

Remuneration:-

  • A competitive annual salary will be offered ( plus discretionary performance and sales related bonus)
  • Company vehicle
  • Statutory holiday ( 28 days including bank holidays)
  • Statutory pension
  • Accommodation can be available with a charge for rental, utilities and rates.

Interviewing can be arranged immediately for start date to be agreed.

References will be requested.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

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

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

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

Nanny/Mother’s Help

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PA

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

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

Secretarial skills and excellent computer skills essential.

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

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

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

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person.

Accommodation can be available if required.

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

Car driver and non smoker only.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

 

 

 

Full Time Groom – Bury St Edmunds REF 593

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

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

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

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

Assisting the head groom and other grooms where necessary.

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

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

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

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

Interviewing now for start date to be agreed.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

Full Time Butler – Newmarket Suffolk REF 586 NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accommodation offered and a competitive salary to the successful person.

Tel Jackie  07979501997

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your Accommodation

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

Well behaved pet welcome

 

To apply telephone Jackie 07979501997

TEMP Grooms / Yard Staff – Near Newmarket – REF 562

Full Time Grooms and Yard Staff required for pre training yard located approx 20 minutes from Newmarket towards Haverhill.

We are looking for staff to cover holidays/sickness for the month of January and into February 2020.

This can be purely yard work ( mucking out and sweeping) for those who would prefer not to handle the young TBs or a mixture of yard work and grooming, leading the horses etc.

This is a very physical job so people who are interested need to be fit and healthy and able to fit in with the young energetic team.

Lovely environment with great facilities so look at it at a great way to get fit in a fabulous place.

Car driver essential due to rural location.

Immediate start available.

Tel Jackie 07979501997

 

Full Time Grooms – Chippenham, Cambs REF 564 FILLED

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

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

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

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

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

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

There is shared accommodation if required.

Good salary offered to the successful person{s)

Interviewing now for start dates asap.

Tel jackie 07979501997

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

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

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

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

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

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

The equines are as follows

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

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

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

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

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

Generous salary offered to successful person.

Tel jackie 07979501997

www.ruralrecruitmenteastanglia.co.uk

 

 

Housekeeper – Bedfordshire REF 556 – FILLED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Help with entertaining would also be required.

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

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

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

Car driver and non smoker only.

 

 

 

Couple- Housekeeper and Gardener – Hertfordshire REF NO 554

Couple required for farming family based in Hertfordshire.

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

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

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

Housekeeping

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

Gardening and general

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

 

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

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

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

Live In Couple – Bury St Edmunds – REF 547

REF 547

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

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

Gardener

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

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

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

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

Housekeeper

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

All housework to a high standard including laundry and ironing.

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

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

The Household

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

Your Accommodation

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

Well behaved pet welcome

 

To apply telephone Jackie 07979501997

Full Time Housekeeper- Nr Newmarket

Full Time experienced Housekeeper required for large private country Estate near Newmarket.
This is a live in position and a self contained cottage is offered as well as a competitive salary.

The ideal person will have previous private household experience and be able to carry out housework to a very high standard. Be able to work using their own initiative and be able to take instruction. Someone with a keen eye for detail who takes a pride in their work with a ‘Can Do’ attitude .
Laundry and ironing also part of this role.

An animal lover would be perfect as the family have dogs who will need walking and feeding on occasions.

Car driver essential due to the rural location and also for shopping for the household.
Being on site for security of the house when the owners are away.
The successful person will also be required to cook for the family and small dinner parties.

A good knowledge of garden produce would be an advantage so fresh ingredients can always be available for recipes.

There will be babysitting required at times.

There are other staff employed on the Estate so this is not an isolated position. They include a part time housekeeper, Nanny, Groom and a team of Gardeners.
We are looking for a reliable, friendly person who can interact well with family and staff.

Apply now to arrange an interview – start date to be agreed.

 

Live in Couple REF 542

Live in couple required- between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds.
We are hoping to find an experienced and capable Gardener / Housekeeper couple. The gardener will be expected to work part time or full time looking after the gardens and grounds of a beautiful farm house.
They will be required to operate a variety of garden machinery, cut hedges, lawns, manage and maintain gardens and flowers and be happy driving family members to local appointments and outings.

The housekeeper will be required to work on a part time basis doing all housekeeping duties to a high and thorough standard.
This would suit a couple looking to live in a gorgeous farm cottage in a rural, quiet setting. The ideal couple would be happy and content spending most of their time on site, enjoying the beautiful surroundings, walks and country live style.
All applicants must have excellent references, be extremely trustworthy, loyal and friendly.
Interviewing now.
For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879

Housekeeper /Nanny required- Located just 5 minutes from the centre of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk REF 537 (FILLED)

We are looking for a part time (30-35 hours a week) live in or live out Housekeeper /Nanny.

Monday to Friday
Possibly the odd weekend

Housekeeping duties to include (Approximately 16-20 hours a week):

All cleaning (4-6 bedroom house, dog room, boot room, play room, sitting room)
Laundry (washing, ironing)
Changing linen (4 bedrooms in use)
Organising all children’s school uniforms and sports kit

Childcare to include (14 hours a week):

3pm-7.30pm
School runs
Helping with Homework, reading, crafts
Cooking healthy children’s meals
After school activities
Bath time
Bedtime
Outdoor play

Perks:

Lovely, independent accommodation available if required
Flexible working hours during the day (housekeeping element)
Use of family car
PAYE
Permanent position

We are looking for an experienced housekeeper who is happy to help with 3 school age children at the end of each day.
This is a wonderful position and would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy household.

Dog lover essential

DBS check a MUST with excellent working references

The ideal person will have a background in housekeeping and a  genuine love for children, be very organised, friendly and approachable.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, ideally before Christmas.

If this sounds like the job for you then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Contact Rebecca on 07771 655879

Part time Mothers Help / Housekeeper- REF 535

We are looking for a lovely Mothers Help / Housekeeper to do a mix of childcare and cleaning/laundry.

We are hoping to find someone with a genuine love for children and a caring and kind personality.

We are looking for 15-30 hours a week of help, either on a live in or live out basis.

Childcare is required every afternoon (Monday-Friday) from 3pm-6pm with school runs, cooking children’s meals, helping with homework and bedtime.

Additional hours can be offered when our client is in London for the day or has meetings to attend.
Our client has 3 wonderful children from 1-7 years old.

You will be required to do the family shop, keep fridges stocked, do basic laundry, watch the children and keep everything tidy.

We are looking for a capable, well referenced, friendly person who is fabulous with children, has an up to date DBS check, is well presented, calm under pressure and flexible.

Our client lives in a beautiful, rural spot in Suffolk so a car driver is essential.

Clean driving licence a MUST please

If you would like to know more about this wonderful position then please call Rebecca on 07771 655879

Handyperson / Housekeeper / Security- REF 533 (FILLED)

Enthusiastic, energetic and practical person required for a rural private country house near Cambridge – Cambs/Suffolk/Essex border.

We are looking for a person with a ‘can do’ attitude who can help inside and outside and we can create a job spec to suit your circumstances.
This is a live in position and a self-contained apartment will be available to the successful person
The duties are very varied but will include the following:

– Being responsible for the holiday cottage bookings (shared with an agency) and changeover – housework, laundry, ironing and set up to ensure it is immaculate for new guests. The holiday cottage is on site – no travel required.

– Helping in the garden with tasks such as mowing, leaf blowing, strimming, pool maintenance, log chopping and edging.

– General help within the main house such as polishing, cleaning inside windows, changing lightbulbs and fire laying.

– Security of the property during owners’ absence and caring for the two dogs including walking.

– Flexibility to help at weekend entertaining when required and undertaking local errands.

– General buildings and outside maintenance of garden machinery, car cleaning and sheds.

We are able to provide 30-40 hours a week but this role has the opportunity to increase over time.

We are a busy family with grown up children and looking for a reliable, trustworthy and positive person who can work on their own initiative but also be happy taking instructions. It is suitable for a single person but we are also happy for a couple to share this role or to have a person whose partner is employed locally. The accommodation provided is (small) dog friendly.

Uk driving licence and car required as rural location

Please contact Jackie on 07979 501997 for more information

Rider / Groom- REF 519 (FILLED)

We are looking for keen and enthusiastic Rider / Groom to work at one of the world’s most prestigious pre-training and rehabilitation yards in Lambourn.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is a good rider, currently competing at Novice level or above (BE, BS, BD, Pony Club, Hunting, Polo etc) that is keen to venture into the racing industry, or work in an environment where they can be recognised.
Previous racing experience would be an advantage but is NOT essential.

There is plenty of scope and progression available for those who really want to improve and develop.

Excellent Accommodation available
Fantastic facilities
Beautiful, exciting yard with everything on site (gallops, treadmill, pool etc)

Hours:
7.30am-4.30pm
37.5 hour week, alternating weekend working
Top rate of pay plus overtime, excellent benefits package

We are looking for a reliable, hard- working, motivated and capable rider / groom.
If this sounds like the chance you need then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

Please call Rebecca on 07771 655879

*You must be able to ride; this is not a beginner’s position*.

Wonderful, Live in, Part Time opportunity- MOTHERS HELP/GROOM REF 517 *Interviewing now*

We are looking for a lovely, energetic person to help with 3 school age children and 3 small pony club ponies (12h-14h).

5 hours a day (Morning and Evening help required).

Pony help element to include:

• Exercising ponies (riding, lunging, ride and lead etc)
• Mucking out and poo picking
• Grooming and helping get ready for shows and rallies
• Helping the children ride their ponies after school
• Turning ponies in and out of the field, rugging up etc

Mothers help element to include:

• Afternoon help with the children
• Occasional school runs / after school activities
• Occasional babysitting / Housesitting / shopping

The perfect person would be:

• Light enough to ride small ponies although this is not essential
• Confident with all horse care including lunging, in hand walking, stable duties
• Able to do the ponies in the morning and help with the children at the end of the day
• Energetic, fun to have around, flexible, reliable, trustworthy, well-presented and friendly
• GREAT with children and animals
• Up to date DBS check
• Clean driving licence a MUST
• Clean record
• Excellent reference

This position could work well for someone who has their own business on the side or someone studying, wanting to work around their degree/course hours etc.

The job comes with a gorgeous on site annex in a beautiful, rural, country setting.

For more information please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879

Local Gardener / Handyman- Bury St Edmunds REF 516 (No Longer available)

We are looking for a reliable gardener either on a self -employed basis or payroll.
This is a full time position and you will be required to do all aspects of gardening and ground maintenance predominantly, but must be happy and capable of helping with the families various animals occasionally (in particular dogs and horses).

We are also looking for someone with a clean driving licence who is happy to drive family members to local appointments as and when required.

This position would suit someone who lives between Thetford and Bury and is looking for an “out doorsey” position in a lovely, rural setting. Other staff members will be working alongside the selected applicant so this is not an isolated role.

We are hoping to find someone who is hard working, friendly and well referenced.

Excellent references a MUST

Car Driver essential

For more information, please contact Rebecca on 07771 655879