Historic Environment Apprentice

Summary

We have the opportunity for someone to support the protection & promotion of heritage across the District. You will work within the Conservation Team in the Council’s Planning function & be responsible for supporting planning, delivery of our grant schemes & implementing our strategy. We are short of one person for this role - could it be you?

Wage

£19,429 a year

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Upon successful completion of probationary period, you will receive the Foundation Living Wage - £24,310 (Entrants aged over 21 years old will automatically receive the Foundation Living Wage rate)

Training course

Historic environment advice assistant (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

2 years 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Research and compile information on the historic environment through desk based or site-based investigations. This would include identifying and mapping Grade II listed heritage at risk entries and compiling the NKDC register, research, historical analysis, site visits/assessment and mapping of conservation areas and boundaries, and identifying, assessing and mapping non-designated heritage assets using the NKDC adopted criteria.
Apply the relevant legislation and policy to historic environment projects, casework or applications including helping to provide advice on heritage matters in relation to development proposals.
Assess the condition of the historic environment within broad but generally well-defined parameters, based on understanding of principles of conservation in the historic environment.
Respond to client or public requests and organisational requirements e.g. requests for advice from owners of Listing Buildings, or requests for record information about Listed Buildings from colleagues including in relation NKDCs own development projects.
Support internal and external funding and grant opportunities, including assisting in administration of NKDC Heritage Grant Scheme including presentations and grant offer issuing, responding to expressions of interest and researching external grant funding opportunities and helping to prepare bids.
Networking with NKDC colleagues and other apprentices.
Preparation and presentation of a corporate project to our Senior Management Team.

Where you’ll work

Council Offices
Kesteven Street
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7EF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

STRODE COLLEGE

Your training course

Historic environment advice assistant (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
Coordinate and administer casework and projects, manage projects for clients or organisations including using systems and processes specific to the historic environment sector
Demonstrate time management skills, prioritise workload, work under pressure and be able to meet critical deadlines
Write reports, specifications and briefs for projects that are complex and non-routine but well defined, e.g. Written Schemes of Investigation, Conservation Management Plans, listing and designation advice, desk-based assessments
Interpret technical information and documents on the historic environment, e.g architectural plans, design and access statements, listed building consent orders
Link, contextualise and apply legislation, policy, standards and guidance to projects, e.g. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, National Planning Policy Framework, Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, Ecclesiastical Exemption Order 2010
Assess and describe the condition of the historic environment, e.g conducting evaluation visits, desk-based assessment, assessments of significance
Problem solve and evaluate proposals for change and gauge appropriateness of proposed actions
Apply relevant historic environment sector standards to check and review work
Identify, compile and process data on the historic environment
Review and maintain records on the historic environment in accordance with relevant standards
Exercise appropriate judgement and decision making, escalating to/involving others when dealing with complex queries or sensitive cases
Recognise the potential for work in the historic environment to deliver public benefit, identify opportunities for research and to deliver new knowledge for society
Be responsible for mapping and working to data standards, carrying out information reviews or technical investigation on the historic environment
Work in a variety of outdoor and indoor site types safely, recognise and report risks in order to reduce the risk of incidents
Identify and use of range of methods and techniques to identify archaeological sites or building types, styles, technologies, materials and periods in practice
Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
Coordinate and administer casework and projects, manage projects for clients or organisations including using systems and processes specific to the historic environment sector
Demonstrate time management skills, prioritise workload, work under pressure and be able to meet critical deadlines
Write reports, specifications and briefs for projects that are complex and non-routine but well defined, e.g. Written Schemes of Investigation, Conservation Management Plans, listing and designation advice, desk-based assessments
Interpret technical information and documents on the historic environment, e.g architectural plans, design and access statements, listed building consent orders
Link, contextualise and apply legislation, policy, standards and guidance to projects, e.g. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, National Planning Policy Framework, Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, Ecclesiastical Exemption Order 2010
Assess and describe the condition of the historic environment, e.g conducting evaluation visits, desk-based assessment, assessments of significance
Problem solve and evaluate proposals for change and gauge appropriateness of proposed actions
Apply relevant historic environment sector standards to check and review work
Identify, compile and process data on the historic environment
Review and maintain records on the historic environment in accordance with relevant standards
Exercise appropriate judgement and decision making, escalating to/involving others when dealing with complex queries or sensitive cases
Recognise the potential for work in the historic environment to deliver public benefit, identify opportunities for research and to deliver new knowledge for society
Be responsible for mapping and working to data standards, carrying out information reviews or technical investigation on the historic environment
Work in a variety of outdoor and indoor site types safely, recognise and report risks in order to reduce the risk of incidents
Identify and use of range of methods and techniques to identify archaeological sites or building types, styles, technologies, materials and periods in practice

Your training plan

Remote delivery of qualification by Strode College
On the job training delivery by shadowing professionals

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

Any (Or equivalent to A Level) (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Ability to read maps
Ability to interpret drawings

Other requirements

A passion for heritage; the successful candidate will need to be sensitive to and aware of the significance of the historic environment and the needs of its stakeholders, upholding professional ethical requirements. You’ll also need excellent communication skills. Organised – as you will be completing your qualification as well as working. Motivated, driven, enthusiastic and willing to learn. You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

About this company

Shortlisted for the local government sector’s biggest accolades and recognised for our strength, stability and supportive working environment, North Kesteven District Council is going places. NKDC has been recognised as an Investors in People Gold Employer.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will gain valuable insight into the workings of various functions within Planning and Conservation. Successful apprentices may wish to pursue a role in Planning, Conservation or Heritage and are encouraged to apply when vacancies arise.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STRODE COLLEGE

Lyndsey Bath

lbath@strode-college.ac.uk

01458 844681

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312675.

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Closes in 12 days (Sunday 4 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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