Stone Mason x 2

Job Description

Summary Were looking for two Stone Masons to join our Masonry Specialist Craft Team based at the National Trusts Masonry Workshop at Hardwick Hall, near Chesterfield in Derbyshire. If youre interested in a career in Stone Masonry, we can offer some of the most beautiful places and buildings in the UK to work on, as well first-class professional development, which comes with being an organisation at the forefront of preserving theUKs precious past and delivering innovative solutions to make our environment sustainable for the future.If you have any questions about the role, please contact: .uk What its like to work here This is an opportunity to be part of a specialist crafts team delivering quality stone masonry work. The team has a base at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire and works at National Trust properties in the Midland and East of England Region. Hardwick Hall is a Grade I listed Elizabethan masterpiece, set within a diverse listed parkland. The Hall is a symmetrical delight of stone and glass, the stone used to construct the Hall was quarried on site and a team of Stonemasons have been based atHardwick since its construction in 1597. The Stonemasons yard is located a short distance from the main hall, with picturesque views of the surrounding parkland. What youll be doing You dont have to be a Master Craftsperson to apply. If you have experience in stonemasonry, a strong work ethic, like to work and learn as part of a team and have the social skills to match then we would love to hear from you. The Specialist Craft Teams are new within the National Trust, and thus were looking for someone who is dynamic and willing to learn and evolve as new ways of working are established. As part of your role, youre encouraged to voice your ideas of how theteam can improve over time.The team can be commissioned to undertake any manner of traditional stone masonry work on our historic buildings and structures across the region. Youll be working on anything from stonemasonry pieces in our banker shop to being out on site pointing andfixing the stones that have been worked to paving and rebuilding historic structures within the region.Youll be expected to engage with property visitors when undertaking work on site, including answering their questions and helping with engagement events when required. Who were looking for Wed love to hear from you, if you have:

• Experience in Stonemasonry and historic buildings
• Good people skills enabling strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Willingness to undertake additional training offered by the National Trust to maintain and develop skills
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, and compliance requirements
• Ability to demonstrate and share good work practices and sound knowledge
• Willingness to be flexible as sites will be at National Trust properties across the Midland and East of England Region.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You dont need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Flexible working whenever possible
• Free parking at most locations
• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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