ICE Yorkshire and Humber are seeking a new voluntary regional representative on the Panel for Historical Engineering Works (PHEW).
The role involves visiting regional sites, recording/checking details and submitting reports to the archives section in London. In Yorkshire and Humber there are just over 200 recorded Historical Engineering Works (HEWs), and the representative would continue to update the information on these, as well as identifying additional works that are worth recording.
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust
Deadline: 25 April
This placement has been developed to act as a transitional role for those seeking employment in the heritage and events industry, by providing the opportunity to gain the necessary experience, skills and understanding of all or some of the aspects involved in organising a heritage festival and working within a heritage organisation. Your role will support the Events & Development Coordinator with the planning, delivery and evaluation of Glasgow Doors Open Day.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Edmund’s Church and the Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust (BLHT) have secured significant funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to conserve the Montagu Monuments in St Edmund’s Church, Warkton, Northants. The project will also set in place permanent access and learning arrangements for the public, professionals, pupils, students and the local community.
These four monuments are outstanding marble sculptures produced between 1750 and 1830 and set in a beautiful 18th century chancel purpose-built as an extension to a medieval Parish church.
Two work placements are being funded through the project
Research Assistant, Architecture & Engineering at National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
The National Center for Preservation Technology & Training (NCPTT) is an office of the U.S. National Park Service. NCPTT advances the application of science and technology to historic preservation. Working in the fields of archeology, architecture, landscape architecture and materials conservation, the Center accomplishes its mission through training, education, research, technology transfer and partnerships.
Summer internships at NCPTT provide students and recent graduates an opportunity to undertake laboratory or field research in archeology, architecture, engineering, collections management, historic landscapes, and materials science.
Positions will begin on or about June 2, 2014 and end August 8, 2014. Applications will be accepted through February 16, 2014 and positions will be announced at the beginning of March.
The Prince’s Regeneration Trust have secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to conserve the fabulous Montagu Monuments and aspects of Warkton Church in which they reside. Hugely important, the project will include two unique work placement opportunities – but time is short, so we are looking for interested people NOW!
Heritage Skills HUB is working with the Trust to manage the following work placements:
1) Digital (video) record – Someone to undertake a digital record project of the process to dismantle, clean and re-assemble the most important monument – to John, Duke of Montagu. Work is to start in February, so this placement is required as soon as possible. This would be an ideal project for a digital media student or recent graduate with an interest in the historic built environment or building conservation graduate with strong digital media skills.
2) Conservation Experience – The opportunity to gain exposure to other elements of the project including the exterior works to drainage, ironworks and hands-on cleaning of the monuments. This placement will start later in the Spring, although expressions of interest are sought now. This project will be of interest to a building conservation student or recent graduate or post-graduate looking to enhance their specialist work portfolio.
Site management will be undertaken by Skillingtons who are the contractor responsible for the project, although Project Management of the work placements will be managed by the Heritage Skills HUB with support from the Prince’s Regeneration Trust and Skillingtons.
Funding is available for accomodation, transport and sustenance. In the first instance, please email cathie.clarke@heritageskillshub.org
Last year, Heritage Canada The National Trust assisted in the creation of 63 student jobs and 3 internship positions in such areas as historic research, heritage site interpretation, Doors Open events, and much more.
Applications for both YCW in Heritage Organizations and YCW at Building Careers in Heritage will be accepted until February 3, 2014.
The Young Canada Works program is a joint collaboration between Heritage Canada The National Trust and the Department of Canadian Heritage designed to provide students and recent graduates with work experience in the built and natural heritage sectors. YCW is also set up to aid employers in creating and funding jobs and connecting them with a pool of eligible students from around the country who are looking for work.
Public Relations Intern
This is an unsalaried post designed to provide experience in the heritage and charitable part of the public affairs sector for three months. It would suit a graduate at the start of their career with a degree in a subject that enables them to engage readily with this sector.
The role will be based at the offices of Cratus Communications Unit 5 Park Works, 16-18 Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6BG.
The appointment will last for three calendar months. Start date to be negotiated. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
E-journal Editor
This is an unsalaried home-based post. The post and journal are intended to give the Trust greater academic weight in the field of academic research on battlefields. This post would suit someone with experience of (academic) e-journals and familiarity with the heritage sector would be an advantage. The editor will work with the Trust’s research portfolio holder. The time-scale and commitment are subject to negotiation.
For both positions, please send your CV to national.coordinator@battlefieldstrust.com For further information contact the Trust’s National Co-ordinator Dr. Peter Burley on the email address above or call on 07969 861 256.
The residence is open to professionals from all creative businesses, nationalities and ages. This includes working craftspeople, designers, visual artists, architects, industrial designers, performing artists, composers, musicians, curators, producers, journalists, writers and researchers.
Further details: LINK
The Diocese of Gloucester is looking for a student or recent graduate to work with the Church Buildings officer over the summer months. The church buildings team is responsible for providing general advice on the conservation, maintenance and sensitive adaption of church buildings, and the work experience/internship will involve supporting this work in a variety of ways.
Candidates should be able to commit to a period of around 8 weeks, and whilst out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed, for the right candidate we may be able to consider a short term paid position. A current valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle would also be an advantage.
Further details: Natalie Hill on 01452 835593 or nhill@glosdioc.org.uk
Position: Built heritage Intern
Period of post: 1 year
Working with the current Built heritage Conservation Officer, this post represents a unique opportunity to undertake built heritage case work in Argyll and Bute that enjoys an outstanding and highly varied built heritage in one of the most scenic areas of the UK. The post has been created for a period of one year to support the work of the current Built Heritage Officer who has been tasked in preparing a comprehensive Built Heritage Strategy for Argyll and Bute.
Further details: LINK
The Cathedral and Church Buildings (CCB) Division team are offering two students or recent graduates the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team of experts advising on the conservation and adaptation of ecclesiastical buildings.
Those placed in this work experience scheme are given a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of how the Church of England cares for its 16,000 churches and 42 cathedrals, 12,500 of which have listed status.
The Division are looking for hard working and enthusiastic individuals who are willing to take a hands-on approach to a range of duties within the Division. In return candidates will be introduced to the different strands of the Divisions work and have the opportunity to shadow staff on casework and in other meetings. Candidates should ideally be able to commit to a period of 8 weeks over the summer but a shorter placement may also be possible.
Those wishing to apply should submit a CV with a covering letter explaining their interest in the position by Friday 24 May 2013. The position is based in Church House, Westminster, London. For more information please contact Diana Coulter, diana.coulter@churchofengland.org
Icon, the Institute of Conservation is pleased to announce twelve new internships of 12 months beginning in October 2013, eight of which are funded by HLF and the remaining for by PZ Conservation, National Trust for Scotland (Bute), Fitzwilliam Museum – Cambridge and Historic Royal Palaces – London.
Subjects include Medieval manuscripts conservation, Ceramic and Glass, Preventive Conservation, Books and Archive materials, Time based media, Digital Preservation and Textiles. Applicants must be able to demonstrate eligibility to live and work in the UK for the duration of this placement.
Deadline for applications starts 2 June 2013.
Further details: LINK
War Memorials Trust, the charity working to conserve war memorials across the UK, is looking for volunteers to support its Conservation Team: a condition survey volunteer and a support volunteer for the Conservation Officer in Scotland. Both roles are based in the Trust’s London office, near Victoria Station.
The condition survey volunteer will prioritise the surveys received from memorial custodians and the public. The support volunteer will make information about Scottish war memorials held at the London office available to the Conservation Officer in Scotland. Both roles will also involve contributing to War Memorials Onlineand researching the history of memorials for listing applications.
These roles offer the opportunity to help the preservation of the UK’s unique war memorial heritage, to learn about the conservation of a vast diversity of historic structures and contribute to the commemoration of the First World War centenary.
Further details: LINK
Skills for the Future Bursary
We know that one of the biggest barriers to training or re-training is cost – it’s often difficult for an individual to fulfil their potential or get the experience and qualifications they need if they have to pay for it themselves.
At the National Heritage Training Group we’re determined not to let funding stand in the way of personal development, and that means we’ll do everything we can to help our trainees with a tax-free bursary of up to £1,000 per month, payable for up to 12 months.
For many trainees this bursary makes the difference between following their dream or staying in a job they don’t enjoy, or it can provide a liveable income if you’re currently unemployed. We can also often help with funding for some of the specialist tools your training might involve.
Structural Carpentry placements at McCurdy and Co
We hope that the Building Traditional Skills bursary funded training opportunities might be of interest to current or recently past carpentry students who wish to advance their training in structural carpentry.
The placements are initially at McCurdy and Co workshops in Berkshire and then on the Jacobean Wannamaker theatre adjacent to the Globe in Southwark, London.
Further details for all opportunities: LINK
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