Building Craftsperson

A fantastic opportunity to join The London and Southeast (LSE) National Trust Specialist Craft Team (SCT). We are looking for a Carpenter / joiner with traditional carpentry skills to work on our extensive property portfolio. To be successful in this role, it is essential you have a broad knowledge of different building types of both traditional and modern construction, along with an appreciation of conservation methods of listed and traditional buildings, associated materials and maintenance techniques.
**Interviews for this role will be held 26th - 27th June & 29th - 30th June.**

What it's like to work here:Working as part of a team this role is an opportunity to join the Specialist Crafts team delivering conservation Carpentry work across the London and South East (LSE). The post will be based out of Park Farm, West Wycombe. Through delivery of conservation repairs, the team will help to look after our most significant and historic buildings. The existing team consists of two specialist crafts masons and business services coordinator.

What you'll be doing:As a Carpenter / joiner you’ll assist with projects on site and the day-to-day conservation repairs to our In-hand properties by liaising with the wider team to ensure planned works are delivered. You’ll undertake traditional Carpentry tasks which will include Conservation repairs to joinery on site, such as windows, doors, floorboards, gates etc and all elements of timber work. We have our own wood workshop to help deliver projects. Other works may include roofing, traditional lath ceiling works and fitting new joinery where required. Being able to assist with other trades is also a key point to working in a small team.

To do this all successfully, you’ll need to be proficient in all traditional hand/power tools and traditional materials and work in a good safe and professional manner. You'll also be taking an active part in the training and the development of apprenticeships within the National Trust. Part of our work is also to engage with our members and visitors. This can include talking to visitors and showing them the conservation work that’s being carried out. This often improves the visitors’ experience at the property.

**Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.**

Who we're looking forWe're looking for a great teammate with traditional Carpentry skills, who is self-motivated to produce work to a high standard, with a passion for heritage conservation work.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

- Practical traditional Carpentry skills.
- Experience of working on heritage/conservation projects Good people skills enabling positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Familiarity with the use of workshop machinery / equipment and practical certificates as required (see role profile for specifics).
- Demonstrate a willingness to undertake additional training offered by the National Trust to maintain and increase skills.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Compliance requirements.
- Capable of assessing, passing on and demonstrating good work practices and sound knowledge.

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)