Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it’s like to try out different jobs? We know it can sometimes be hard to find a job and volunteering isn’t always practical or affordable, so Brave Island is really excited to have teamed up with a range of different organisations to offer a number of paid placements which will be available over the next two years.
The Heritage & Archaeology Ranger Team (HART) Placement is a six month opportunity hosted by The National Trust. We’re looking for a young person who is passionate about the past and loves the outdoors. The HART placement holder will help the National Trust team to discover, record, look after and share the incredible archaeology across our coast and countryside.
Here’s a little bit more about what the role involves, key dates and how to apply.
What’s involved:
- Map-reading, navigating in the landscape, identifying and recording the condition of archaeological features
- Updating the National Trust Historic Buildings, Sites and Monuments Record (HBSMR) database
- May include working with countryside or welcome assistant teams to enhance the condition of archaeological features
- May include supporting archaeological research and fieldwork
- May include assisting in the delivery and development of archaeological presentations, events and activities for visitors
- Become familiar with and then following the National Trust’s Health and Safety Policy at all times.
- Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines
We want all our placement holders to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when working with us. So, placement holders will…
- Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
- Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website
This role will suit you if you…
- Have an interest in History, archaeology and landscapes
- Enjoy spending time in the great outdoors
- Work well as part of a team
- Are a good communicator who likes sharing your enthusiasm for history with others
- Are comfortable using tablets and computers
- Have an inquisitive mind
By getting involved you could…
- Develop archaeological skills
- Help to record and conserve our heritage
- Help us to look after this special place for everyone, forever
- Connect with new people and be part of an enthusiastic, varied team
- Spend time in the outdoors and be physically active
- Enjoy new experiences and learn something new
- Support our core staff to achieve our conservation ambitions for archaeology
All National Trust placement holders will be asked to:
- Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst working with us
- Complete training required of all National Trust volunteers and any role specific training
- Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity
You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, forever.
Practical info: This placement is open to those aged 18-25 at the start of the placement. It is one day per week for 6 months, and you will be paid a stipend of £100/day. This placement is mostly based between National Trust’s head office on Strawberry Lane in Mottistone, and The Needles Battery at Alum Bay. Please read the information pack below for all the practical info, and email megan@ventnorexchange.co.uk if you have any questions. Please answer all questions below to apply, if you have a CV you would like to upload feel free using the choose file button, but you don’t have to.
Opportunity Date & Time: This placement starts at the beginning of March, and finishes at the end of August. The day of the week and exact time will be confirmed with you if you are selected for this role, as we will try and be accommodating of your schedule where possible.
