National Historic Ships UK: 2 Opportunities

Traditional Sea Farer Training Opportunity
Fixed-Term Traineeships for 12 Months
October 2018 – 4th July 2018
Bursary Payment: £12,000 pa

We are looking for people who are passionate about a career working on historic boats to take part in this unique programme. This traineeship is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop the traditional skills for maintaining, conserving and operating historic boats. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and in partnership with eight host organisations, this programme is ideal for someone seeking a career as a professional seafarer. Over the year you will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of environments, including traditional boats, maritime museums, educational environments and spend a season aboard a historic boat at sea.

Museum Ship Keeping Training Opportunity
Fixed-Term Traineeships for 12 Months
October 2018 – 4th July 2018
Bursary Payment: £12,000 pa

We are looking for people who are passionate about a career working in maritime  heritage to take part in a unique programme. This traineeship is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to the traditional skills for maintaining, conserving and interpreting historic boats. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and in partnership with eight host organisations,  this programme isideal for someone seeking a career as a maritime curator, ship- keeper or conservator. During the year you will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of environments, including maritime museums, traditional operating boats and educational environments.

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