Garrowby Estate is a traditional agricultural estate extending to 13,250 acres, located 13 miles east of York.  The Stud is nestled in the attractive parkland surrounding Garrowby Hall and enjoys a private and peaceful setting accessed via a private drive from the A166 York to Bridlington road.

Founded in 1962 by Lord Halifax and his father, the Stud has produced a steady stream of top class racehorses of which the best was Shirley Heights the winner of the 1978 English and Irish Derby.

At the current time, in addition to the family’s own breeding stock, the Stud welcomes boarding mares and foals as well as young stock and horses out of training sent for a rest by leading local owners and trainers

The Position

A vacancy has arisen for a stud hand to help with the day to day tasks of looking after the horses in our care. The successful candidate would be working under the Stud manager to undertake a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Leading stock to and from their paddocks
• Mucking out
• Feeding
• General care of the horses
• Assisting visiting veterinary staff and the farrier as required.
• Minor maintenance work around the Stud
• Tractor driving for rolling and mowing if appropriate
• Meeting and greeting visiting owners and trainers

It is possible that a job share would be considered.

Accommodation consisting of a bedsit flat is available if required.

Remuneration, Working Hours & Holiday Entitlement

The commencing salary will be dependent on age and experience. Salaries are reviewed annually with the first review being due in June 2022.

The successful applicant will be entitled to join the pension scheme and the employer will contribute 6% of salary.

The working day commences at 8am. The successful candidate will need to be flexible regarding the daily hours worked, but will be guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week. This is a 6 day a week position and it must be understood that the successful applicant will have to work alternate weekends making the work pattern 5 days one week, 7 days the next.

Holiday entitlement is 35 working days including Public Holidays.

The successful applicant will be expected to commence work as soon as possible.

Applications should be made in writing with a full CV to:

Mrs S Richardson, Halifax Estates, Estate Office, Bugthorpe, York, YO41 1QG or by email to Srichardson@halifaxestates.co.uk

ASSISTANT GROUNDSKEEPER (CARETAKER/HANDYPERSON/DRIVER)

Location:                   Garrowby Hall, East Yorkshire, YO41 1QD

Accommodation:   2-bedroom flat provided on site

Hours:                        Basic – 40 hours per week; plus out-of-hours duties

Salary:                        To be discussed at interview

Holidays:                  29, including Bank Holidays

JOB DESCRIPTION

We require a cheerful, motivated and experienced person to assist the Head Groundskeeper to look after the Hall, garden and grounds with the support of our Estate teams.  The role is varied and involves grounds maintenance (including some parkland and ponds), gardening, property/vehicle maintenance, driving duties and being ‘on call’ out-of-hours (1 in 3 rota).  Out-of-hours duties include fire laying, bins removal, ad hoc driving, premises security and being on call to respond to burglar alarms, fire alarms or other emergencies (e.g. plumbing leaks).

 

During a day’s work you may need to fix a dripping tap, mow the lawn, clean the swimming pool, change the air filter on a motorcycle, move furniture, collect guests from the station and check on plants in the greenhouse…

You must be happy to work alone and to move off jobs before they are finished if something more urgent needs doing.

Skills required:

• At least 3 years’ experience in grounds maintenance
• Basic DIY (e.g. joinery and plumbing repairs)
• Basic vehicle/machinery maintenance
• Gardening and outdoor tidying skills

You should be experienced in the use of pesticides, chainsaws, ride-on mowers and hedge-trimmers. Relevant certificates/qualifications are advantageous but not essential. A full UK Driving Licence is required and you must be competent pulling a trailer.

How to apply

Please email kim@garrowby.com with your CV and a covering email explaining why you are the right person for the job.  Applications must be received no later than 12 noon on Friday 29^th October 2021

Lord Irwin is looking to employ a unique individual for the long term.

Job description

The successful applicant will provide secretarial, administrative and management support for Lord Irwin’s personal and business interests.  This will involve organising certain aspects of his daily life and that of his three children (5-11y/o) and will extend to the family’s business interests which include farming, shooting and property.  A substantial part of the role will involve the running of Garrowby Hall alongside its housekeeping and maintenance staff.

Requirements

You will be an efficient and organised self-starter, with an ability to prioritise and a keen attention to detail. You will be adaptable and flexible as the job is wide-ranging. You will be a discreet, flexible and confident individual capable of managing others. You will be IT-literate with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. You will be able to prepare and manage financial budgets. You must have excellent interpersonal skills to assist the smooth running of the household and to manage staff relationships. As the role is based at Garrowby Hall, it will be necessary to feel relaxed in a small, rural community. You will have a full UK driving licence.

The contracted hours will be 38.75 per week - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm with 45 minutes for lunch.  However, it will at times be necessary to work outside these hours to properly fulfil the role, for which time off will be given in lieu.

The annual holiday entitlement will be 29 days including Bank Holidays.

Remuneration package

To be discussed at interview.

How to apply

Please submit your application to Rebecca Oddy at office@garrowby.com by 5pm Wednesday 3^rd November 2021. Your application should include a CV and a covering email explaining why you are the right candidate. Your covering email should include an indication of salary expectations. Please write ‘Lord Irwin PA’ in the subject line of your email.