Summary
We have the opportunity for someone to support the protection & promotion of heritage across the District. You will work within the Conservation Team in the Council’s Planning function & be responsible for supporting planning, delivery of our grant schemes & implementing our strategy. We are short of one person for this role - could it be you?
Wage
£19,429 a year
Upon successful completion of probationary period, you will receive the Foundation Living Wage - £24,310 (Entrants aged over 21 years old will automatically receive the Foundation Living Wage rate)
Training course
Historic environment advice assistant (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 8 September 2025
Duration
2 years 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Research and compile information on the historic environment through desk based or site-based investigations. This would include identifying and mapping Grade II listed heritage at risk entries and compiling the NKDC register, research, historical analysis, site visits/assessment and mapping of conservation areas and boundaries, and identifying, assessing and mapping non-designated heritage assets using the NKDC adopted criteria.
* Apply the relevant legislation and policy to historic environment projects, casework or applications including helping to provide advice on heritage matters in relation to development proposals.
* Assess the condition of the historic environment within broad but generally well-defined parameters, based on understanding of principles of conservation in the historic environment.
* Respond to client or public requests and organisational requirements e.g. requests for advice from owners of Listing Buildings, or requests for record information about Listed Buildings from colleagues including in relation NKDCs own development projects.
* Support internal and external funding and grant opportunities, including assisting in administration of NKDC Heritage Grant Scheme including presentations and grant offer issuing, responding to expressions of interest and researching external grant funding opportunities and helping to prepare bids.
* Networking with NKDC colleagues and other apprentices.
* Preparation and presentation of a corporate project to our Senior Management Team.
Where you’ll work
Council Offices
Kesteven Street
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7EF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
STRODE COLLEGE
Your training course
Historic environment advice assistant (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
* Coordinate and administer casework and projects, manage projects for clients or organisations including using systems and processes specific to the historic environment sector
* Demonstrate time management skills, prioritise workload, work under pressure and be able to meet critical deadlines
* Write reports, specifications and briefs for projects that are complex and non-routine but well defined, e.g. Written Schemes of Investigation, Conservation Management Plans, listing and designation advice, desk-based assessments
* Interpret technical information and documents on the historic environment, e.g architectural plans, design and access statements, listed building consent orders
* Link, contextualise and apply legislation, policy, standards and guidance to projects, e.g. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, National Planning Policy Framework, Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, Ecclesiastical Exemption Order 2010
* Assess and describe the condition of the historic environment, e.g conducting evaluation visits, desk-based assessment, assessments of significance
* Problem solve and evaluate proposals for change and gauge appropriateness of proposed actions
* Apply relevant historic environment sector standards to check and review work
* Identify, compile and process data on the historic environment
* Review and maintain records on the historic environment in accordance with relevant standards
* Exercise appropriate judgement and decision making, escalating to/involving others when dealing with complex queries or sensitive cases
* Recognise the potential for work in the historic environment to deliver public benefit, identify opportunities for research and to deliver new knowledge for society
* Be responsible for mapping and working to data standards, carrying out information reviews or technical investigation on the historic environment
* Work in a variety of outdoor and indoor site types safely, recognise and report risks in order to reduce the risk of incidents
* Identify and use of range of methods and techniques to identify archaeological sites or building types, styles, technologies, materials and periods in practice
* Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
* Coordinate and administer casework and projects, manage projects for clients or organisations including using systems and processes specific to the historic environment sector
* Demonstrate time management skills, prioritise workload, work under pressure and be able to meet critical deadlines
* Write reports, specifications and briefs for projects that are complex and non-routine but well defined, e.g. Written Schemes of Investigation, Conservation Management Plans, listing and designation advice, desk-based assessments
* Interpret technical information and documents on the historic environment, e.g architectural plans, design and access statements, listed building consent orders
* Link, contextualise and apply legislation, policy, standards and guidance to projects, e.g. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, National Planning Policy Framework, Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, Ecclesiastical Exemption Order 2010
* Assess and describe the condition of the historic environment, e.g conducting evaluation visits, desk-based assessment, assessments of significance
* Problem solve and evaluate proposals for change and gauge appropriateness of proposed actions
* Apply relevant historic environment sector standards to check and review work
* Identify, compile and process data on the historic environment
* Review and maintain records on the historic environment in accordance with relevant standards
* Exercise appropriate judgement and decision making, escalating to/involving others when dealing with complex queries or sensitive cases
* Recognise the potential for work in the historic environment to deliver public benefit, identify opportunities for research and to deliver new knowledge for society
* Be responsible for mapping and working to data standards, carrying out information reviews or technical investigation on the historic environment
* Work in a variety of outdoor and indoor site types safely, recognise and report risks in order to reduce the risk of incidents
* Identify and use of range of methods and techniques to identify archaeological sites or building types, styles, technologies, materials and periods in practice
Your training plan
* Remote delivery of qualification by Strode College
* On the job training delivery by shadowing professionals
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
A Level in:
* Any (Or equivalent to A Level) (grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Ability to read maps
* Ability to interpret drawings
Other requirements
A passion for heritage; the successful candidate will need to be sensitive to and aware of the significance of the historic environment and the needs of its stakeholders, upholding professional ethical requirements. You’ll also need excellent communication skills. Organised – as you will be completing your qualification as well as working. Motivated, driven, enthusiastic and willing to learn. You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.