Larstone Recruitment
A little about our business
Founded in 2010, Larstone Recruitment (formerly known as Rural Recruitment) is a national & global recruitment agency, delivering an exclusive and personal service, selecting the very best candidates for every role. Family run, with an emphasis on communication and proactivity, Larstone Recruitment specialises in sourcing staff for private homes and estates, commercial and corporate businesses, farming & agriculture, childcare and equestrian. Whilst our name has changed — our values, team, and commitment remain. We continue to provide a highly personalised service to clients and candidates throughout the UK.
Our Story
Larstone Recruitment was founded in 2010 by Jackie Frost, who identified a need for an agency specialising in all household & estate staff including butlers, grooms, PA’s, private chefs and gardeners. Larstone Recruitment has since grown organically, building it's profile both nationally and globally, with clients from all walks of life from UHNW individuals / families to single parents, farmers to corporate CEO’s. The broadening of the business has resulted in a diverse and extensive system that optimises service to both the employer, and the employee. After all, neither would exist successfully without the other.
Rebecca Rivett, Jackie’s daughter, joined the business in 2015 bringing a wealth of experience from the commercial recruitment sector, as well as equestrian and childcare.
Jackie & Rebecca pride themselves on providing a service that is available from 8am – 8pm (and often outside these hours!), seven days a week. This is one of the key differentials that clients and employees feel elevates Larstone Recruitment above the service of other agencies.
Alongside the bespoke service upon which Larstone Recruitment was founded, there is now a job board where clients can advertise their vacancies for a one-off fee, managing their own recruitment whilst benefitting from the Larstone network.
Why Choose Us?
We have a deep understanding of the unique requirements covering all sectors of recruitment.
Our ethos is focused on communication, integrity, proactivity and success.
A highly effective social media presence, with a uniquely targeted and bespoke system that continuously yields excellent candidates.
We have a reputation of excellence and reliability, predominantly thanks to our personal and exclusively bespoke service, with availability from 8am – 8pm (and later if required), seven days a week.
A proven track record of successfully recruiting across the UK and globally, with an extensive network of employers and employees across all sectors.
What Sets Us Apart
At Larstone Recruitment, we believe in a hands-on and approachable service. When you contact us, you’ll always speak directly to either Jackie or Rebecca and we are often available evenings and weekends. Our level of dedication ensures that your needs are met with the care and attention they deserve.
With our stringent processes, utmost discretion and professionalism, we are renowned for creating successful placements.
We have grown organically, and retained an authenticity as a business, resulting in a significant and engaged following on our website and social media channels.
We have a broad network of clients from all walks of life. We have placed both Nationally and Internationally and have signed many NDAs along the way, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality. We have successfully filled positions on an entirely private and non-advertised basis often in very sensitive situations.
We take pride in what we do, and are passionate about making long lasting placements. We continuously strive for perfection and have a ‘never give up mentality’. Our ultimate goal is to produce seamless recruitment eliminating the stress for our clients and candidates.
Meet the team
Founder
Jackie Frost
Before founding Rural Recruitment in 2010, Jackie built a successful career as a full-time Personal Assistant and Farm Secretary, and earlier in her career, she held management roles within prominent London hotels.
Jackie is passionate about rural life and enjoys the tranquillity and beauty of the countryside. She can often be found walking her beloved Borderpoo, Arthur, as well as running, cycling, and enjoys her annual walking holiday on Exmoor. A regular visitor to London, Jackie loves taking in the latest theatre productions and cherishes quality time spent with her family and friends.
As a mother of two, many years were spent juggling a career, school runs, pony club, housework and cooking for the family. Jackie is therefore sympathetic towards many of her client’s requirements in the private household sector.
Partner
Rebecca Rivett
Rebecca graduated with a first-class degree in Equine Sports Science in 2011, going on to work as a senior nutritionist within a market leading horse supplements company. Moving to Norfolk ignited a change in career, as a commercial recruitment consultant for a large regional agency. This experience has proved invaluable.
Prior to university, Rebecca was a full-time nanny/mothers help for a family of 4 children and 6 ponies, alongside competing up to 1* British Eventing.
Rebecca has two children of her own, India & Saffie, with a support team of two ponies, and a collection of chickens and ducks. Time is also made for running, cycling and anything fitness related and occasionally for her husband Ben and the family dog, Fergus the Irish Terrier/terror.
Rebecca has a full-time nanny and part time housekeeper, and therefore understands employing staff you can rely upon and trust.
Marketing Manager
Merelina Davies
After graduating with a degree in graphic design in 2006, Merelina started her career in the automotive industry. Design work was initially print based across a variety of different media from advertising and brochure design to motor show stand graphics. Working in the sales and marketing teams, and as the digital world grew, Merelina's job role expanded to include material for websites, social media, email campaigns and media screens.
Merelina has been working with Jackie and Rebecca since 2022, helping to promote the company and job vacancies.
Outside of work you will often find Merelina playing games with her two children in the garden, or them "helping" her with the vegetable patch and greenhouse. Inside their house she has enjoyed designing each room, especially the children’s rooms where she can let her imagination run wild.
Chief wellness officer
Fergus
Contact Us
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the services we provide or the vacancies we currently have available.