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Architectural Assistant Trainee

Architectural Assistant Trainee

Historic Environment Scotland • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Description

Starting salary:27740
Contract type:12 month fixed term
Grade:1
Location:Longmore House Edinburgh

Working Hours:35 hours per week
Interviews:To be held week Commencing 27 July and 3 August 2026

Thank you for your interest in the post of Architectural Assistant Trainee with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in Longmore House is 12-month fixed term position which is part of the wider Conservation Trainee Programme. The Architectural Assistant Trainee will develop a broad skillset spanning architectural design conservation practice and professional workplace competencies.

For more information about the post and information about the team please access the full job descriptionfor this post. Please note that if you dont have Office 365 installed on your device this can be opened using your browser.

Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

  • Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme 28% employer contribution
  • 25 days annual leave pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays
  • Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
  • Support for further education and personal development
  • Study leave for work related courses
  • Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
  • Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
  • Free entry to English Heritage Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

This Architectural Assistant Trainee role is to support the National InvestmentProjectsTeam (our team of architects and architectural technologists) through practical experienceacademictrainingand engagement with other trainee roles within HES.

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to complete acover letterwhich addresses:

1.Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland

2.How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words) using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.

Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life home life education or volunteer experience.Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidancefirst before completing as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Essential Criteria:

  • Strong interest in architectural design within the historic environment
  • Ability to demonstrate strong design skills through good communication and presentation techniques

  • Competent in the use of office-based software: Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and visualisation software: AutoCAD SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite

Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in ourfull job description.

We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age race gender or gender identity religious beliefs marital status sexual orientation disability or support of our Gaelic Language Plan we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.

We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format please reach out to us via email ator call our Head Office at 0 and speak to a member of our People Team.

Please note that at this time we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.

To submit your application online please read our How to Apply section followed by Apply Now button to begin your application.





Required Experience:

Intern


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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