Lincoln Cathedral is seeking three Apprentice Stone Masons to join its team to work on the fabric of one of Europe’s largest medieval cathedrals.

In this role you will work towards and complete your stonemasonry apprenticeship through college tuition in academic facilities and onsite training.

The apprenticeships are open to all, but you should be enthusiastic and committed to your chosen career and demonstrate an interest for the care of buildings, the workplace, and the environment around you.

As a successful applicant you will at a minimum have a level 2 stone masonry qualification with a minimum of one years’ experience in banking and fixing in the heritage construction environment. Skills required for the role include excellent verbal and communication skills, organisational skills, and the ability to solve problems.

More information here.

Celebrating excellence in retrofit and reuse in the built environment

The AJ Retrofit Awards, brought to you by The Architects’ Journal, recognise and celebrate the design expertise behind the vital renewal and repurposing of existing buildings, setting a precedent for ways to slash the industry’s carbon footprint in the process.

With a huge spend on upgrading housing, commercial and industrial buildings, retrofit plays a major role in the future of UK construction.

ENTER NOW for your chance to be recognised as leading the way in retrofit design.

Be one of the first 25 award entrants and receive a free AJ Retrofit Live ticket! AJ Retrofit Live is the AJ’s new conference taking place on 23 November at 155, Bishopsgate, London.

Early bird deadline: 14th October – £292.50 per entry + VAT

Entry deadline: 11th November – £325 per entry + VAT