Historic Environment Higher Level Apprentice

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Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
Contract
Full time (37 hours per week), 24-month fixed term apprenticeship
Salary
£23,657 - £24,790 per annum
Location
Bainbridge, near Leyburn, with travel across the National Park
Deadline

We’re offering a rare chance to join the Historic Environment Team as a Higher Level Apprentice. Over two years, you’ll gain hands-on experience and work towards a fully funded MA in Field Archaeology through Bishop Grosseteste University (Archaeological Specialist Apprenticeship Level 7).

 

The Role - as part of your apprenticeship, you’ll:

  • Learn about the historic environment of the Yorkshire Dales, including archaeology and historic buildings and landscapes;
  • Develop the skills to assess heritage value and provide informed, balanced conservation advice;
  • Learn to provide heritage advice in relation to the planning process and agri-environment schemes;
  • Develop your skills in archaeological fieldwork, including field and building survey and excavation; and
  • Contribute to the management and use of the National Park’s Historic Environment Record (HER).

 

About you - we’re looking for someone who is:

  • Enthusiastic about building a career in heritage, archaeology and its conservation;
  • Interested in how heritage is managed, protected, and interpreted;
  • Willing to enhance archaeological field skills in excavation, building surveys, and learn about HER data management; and
  • Ready to work towards CIfA (Chartered Institute for Archaeologists) membership.

 

What you’ll gain

  • A postgraduate qualification (MA) in Field Archaeology;
  • Specialist skills in archaeological fieldwork, Geographic Information System (GIS), and heritage data management;
  • Transferable research, analysis, and communication skills; and .

 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.

For an informal conversation about the role, contact Sarah Whiteley, Senior Historic Environment Officer, on 01969 652361 or sarah.whiteley@yorkshiredales.org.uk 

The job vacancy can be found here:  https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authority/vacancies/

Closing date: 11.00pm on Monday 30 June 2025

Anticipated interviews to take place during week commencing 14 July 2025

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