Apprentice Stonemasons (2 positions available)

Gloucester Cathedral is looking for 2 passionate and committed individuals who are seeking to complete their apprenticeship in the field of Heritage Masonry and Conservation. The successful applicants will undertake a structured traineeship in the Gloucester Cathedral Workshop as full-time members of our outstanding Stonemason Team.

1 x Fixed Term, 2 years:

£21,638 per annum for Level 3 Qualified candidate

Entry requirement for this position will be NVQ3 Stonemasonry or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.

1 x Fixed Term, 4 years:

£19,128 per annum for Level 2 Qualified candidate, rising to £21,314 on completion of Level 3 in 2024

Entry requirement for this position will be NVQ2 Stonemasonry or an equivalent Level 2 Diploma.

The training will include:

• Completion of the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship Foundation degree validated by the University of Gloucestershire

• Assisting in carrying out both general maintenance and specific project work on the Cathedral’s masonry

• Using a variety of dedicated stone cutting and lifting equipment

• As part of the Stonemason team, acting as an occasional ambassador for Gloucester Cathedral and its heritage to promote the heritage craft of stonemasonry

Please note that the successful candidate must be able to undertake the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship Foundation degree starting in September 2023  (https://cwfcathedrals.co.uk/courses/foundation-degree-course-content/). Our recruitment programme ensures that candidates are linked into this.

Please click here to download the full job description:

Please click here to download the CWF Prospectus 2023:

Please click here to download the Cathedral application form:

Please click here to download the CWF application form, which contains details of the statement in support of application and written task:

To apply, please complete the application form which should be submitted along with your statement in support of application and the written task. Please forward your application and supporting documents to Alice Clark, HR Advisor, at recruitment@glosdioc.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 26 June 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 5 July 2023

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.