Description Job Description Starting salary: £24,454 Contract type: Fixed Term for Four Years Band: Apprentice Location: Rothesay Depot, with occasional requirement to work at Glasgow Cathedral during the first year Working Hours: Monday - Friday, average 35 hours per week (annualised hours) During your apprenticeship you will split your time between attending college, and gaining hands-on experience at our sites. You will learn how to carve and shape stone, build stone and tamp and point masonry with mortar. The experience will set the foundation for a rewarding career in the trade. We are excited to invite you to our open days at Rothesay Castle on March 29th and 31st from 11am - 2pm. Join us to learn more about the role of a stonemason at Historic Environment Scotland. For more information about the post and information about the team, please access the full job description for this post. Rothesay Apprentice Stonemason JD.pdf Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme – 28% employer contribution 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions Support for further education and personal development Study leave for work related courses Flexible working hours (where appropriate) Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests) Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties Key Responsibilities of this role To learn the trade of stonemasonry will involve producing templates and moulds, dressing, and building stone, setting out stonemasonry structures, repairs to stonemasonry structures and general routine maintenance of Historic Environment Scotland properties in care. The successful candidate will learn about the trade of stonemasonry on projects at Historic Environment Scotland sites or on work placements with contractors undertaking stonemasonry/conservation projects. You will be required to obtain SVQ levels 2 and 3 in Stonemasonry via college studies and successfully complete the CITB stonemasonry skills test. You will be required to maintain a record of your studies and achievements throughout your apprenticeship. You may also be required to successfully complete additional training on subjects such as erecting mobile scaffolding, care, and maintenance of powered respirators, use of abrasive wheels etc. You will be required to work to high standards in the work you produce and in a safe manner always ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues. Key requirements of the role: In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to complete a cover letter which addresses: 1. Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland 2. How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words), using examples of where you have used these skills in the past. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience. Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidance first before completing. Essential Criteria: A basic understanding of the meaning of conservation A basic understanding of what a stonemason’s works activities are Find out more about desirable skills and experience in our full job description Rothesay Apprentice Stonemason JD.pdf We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers. We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at recruithes.scot or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 and speak to a member of our People Team. Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post. To submit your application online, please read our ‘How to Apply’ section followed by ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application