Apprentice Stonemason

Complete your apprenticeship in the field of Heritage Masonry and Conservation

Apprentice Stonemason Full Time: 39 hours per week
Fixed Term September 2025-August 2026
£22,222 per annum for Level 2 Qualified candidate

Gloucester Cathedral is looking for a passionate and committed individual who is seeking to complete their apprenticeship in the field of Heritage Masonry and Conservation.

This fixed term contract is for those who have completed NVQ2 Stonemasonry or an equivalent Level 2 Diploma and who wish to benefit from a year’s apprenticeship based at Gloucester Cathedral whilst undertaking the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship Foundation Certificate (Level 3) on a one -year contract starting in September 2025.

The successful applicant will join the Gloucester Cathedral Workshop as full-time members of our outstanding Stonemason Team and may have the opportunity to continue their apprenticeship after the completion of the Foundation Certificate.

The role will include:

• Assisting in carrying out both general maintenance and specific project work on the Cathedral’s masonry

• Using a variety of dedicated stone cutting and lifting equipment

• As part of the Stonemason team, acting as an occasional ambassador for Gloucester Cathedral and its heritage to promote the heritage craft of stonemasonry

Please note that the successful candidate must also apply for the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship Foundation Certificate (Level 3) starting in September 2025. The course prospectus and application form can be found alongside the Cathedral employment application form. Our recruitment programme ensures that these applications link up.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for the Stonemason apprenticeship, please read the job description and CWF Prospectus for further information.

Job DescriptionCWF ProspectusApplication FormCWF Application Form

To apply, please complete both application forms and forward both your CWF course and Cathedral applications and supporting documents to recruitment@glosdioc.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 7th May 2025

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

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