Joinery Conservation Trainee - Glossop, United Kingdom - Historic England

Historic England

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Glossop, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Summary

We are the public body that looks after England's historic environment. We champion historic places to help people understand, value and care for them. We have unrivalled opportunities for a variety of construction trainee and apprenticeships positions specialising in heritage skills.

You'll have the chance to be hosted by some amazing committed, dedicated and expert host construction organisations throughout your time with us.

Your programme of learning will be generously grant funded by the Hamish Ogston Foundation and led by Historic England

Working days will be Monday-Friday 8:00am-16:00 (40 hours)

Work Placement Description

As a trainee joiner you will be hosted by Restoration Projects Ltd.

Restoration Projects Ltd draw on three generations of experience in conservation projects, excelling at breathing new life into historic properties.

Your work will contribute to the management of England's unique historic environment, helping to ensure that it can be used, understood and enjoyed by a diverse range of people for generations to come.

Some of your learning will take place at our Summer School in August of 2024, where trainees will meet each other and Historic England staff, and practice conservation as an interdisciplinary activity.

Overall Purpose of the Placement:
This is a fixed term, 12-month trainee placement, funded by Historic England in partnership with the Hamish Ogston Foundation.

Placed with Restoration Projects Ltd, the Trainee will learn from a multi-skilled team which is headed by Managing Director Adam Bell.

The Trainee will have a fantastic opportunity to learn heritage skills along with opportunities for training and career progression.

The trainee will learn not only the craft of joinery from highly skilled experts, this position also offers wider experiential training through a dedicated Summer School where participants will have the opportunity to learn about heritage conservation principals and engage in decision making, observing and engaging in the works on a live Heritage at Risk restoration project.

Main Areas of Work:

To carry out work to contribute to the conservation, restoration, or creation of works and more following specification given by management and project leaders.
To gain experience in the craft of joinery repairs, creation and other required knowledge of the trade of works in order to meet the training targets as specified in the required Individual Training Plan and to be confirmed with the Skills and Training Manager.
To be accountable for their own development by undertaking and completing records in accordance with the Trainee Agreement
To follow specific instructions from your Host Organisation
To ensure that all work is undertaken in line with the Host Organisation's policies and rules and those of the Hamish Ogston Foundation Heritage Building Skills Programme.
To be accountable for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work
To champion and promote heritage craft skills, participating in any promotional work of the Hamish Ogston Foundation Building Skills programme.
Committing to development of skills through participating in training and development activities.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory codes of practice as advised.

The Trainee may be required to perform other duties or tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Host Organisation and will be expected to work within the Trainee Agreement.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Knowledge or interest in traditional building skills in particular joinery.

Skills:

Evidence of having worked with hand tools, ideally in this building skill area.
Proven ability to work outside and at heights, in a variety of weather conditions
Good communication skills.
Adaptable and flexible, with proven qualities as a strong team player, able to work closely with others, and ability to work on one's own initiative.
This role requires travel to various locations, including a ruralbased home office, therefore a Drivers Licence and own transport is essential for this role.

Experience

Proven ability working with wood or a related field which showcases transferable skills.
Proven ability to take responsibility for your own professional development.

Motivation

An eagerness, commitment and passion to move into a career within the built heritage sector in England.
Willingness to travel and locate between placement project sites.

Application and Selection Procedure

Please complete the required Application Form.

Historic England reserves the right to change a Placement Specification description after consultation with the Trainees and Host Organisation concerned.

Application Closing Date: 05/06/2023

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