Land of Lead & Silver - Trainee
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/04/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/04/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 2 £ 22,737 - £23,114 per annum
Employment Location:
North Pennines National Landscape Offices, Stanhope
Further Information
We have a trainee opportunity for a period of 12 months to join the North Pennines National Landscape.
The Land of Lead and Silver Project focuses on the lead and silver mining and processing heritage of the North Pennines, and on the skills required to record, conserve, maintain & interpret this heritage for future generations. It starts with the stories associated with this heritage & will tell these stories in ways which connect with new audiences, building support for this heritage & recruiting volunteers for the future.
The project includes a capital programme of works for heritage at risk, work to engage new audiences, training for volunteers & capacity building for the voluntary sector, all of which will build a developing sense of place in the central North Pennines as the Land of Lead & Silver, and help support a vital visitor economy.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will undertake training opportunities with the North Pennines National Landscape and its partners to learn about the community engagement and interpretation related to the historic environment in a protected landscape, predominantly providing support to the Land of Lead and Silver project.
We are also running an online Q&A session for anyone who would like to meet the team before deciding whether to make an application. This will be held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024. If you would like to be sent the link, please email: andie@northpennines.org.uk
We encourage you to contact Andie Harris, Project Manager - Historic Environment via email at andie@northpennines.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a subject related to history or conservation of the historic environment (or other subjects may be accepted if the candidate can show significant intent to work in this area), or an expectation of being awarded by March 2025.
Knowledge of heritage conservation issues and experience of an archaeological dig or other historic recording project are essential.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Thursday 9 May 2024.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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This job is closed for applications.