St Paul's Cathedral - Stonemason Apprentice (Level 2)

The Church of England; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul's Cathedral is offering a Level 2 Stonemason Apprentice position in London. Candidates passionate about stonemasonry will learn through a mix of on-site experience and formal education, contributing to the Cathedral's heritage. Benefits include a supportive work environment with a holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance of four times basic salary

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Flexible attitude and willingness to undertake maintenance tasks.
• Able to work at heights with relevant safety equipment.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to care and conservation of the Cathedral.
• Attend off-site training while gaining recognized qualifications.
• Work alongside skilled professionals in hands-on craftsmanship.

Skills

Passion for learning stonemasonry

Flexibility

Education

Willingness to attend college

Job description

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St Paul's Cathedral - Stonemason Apprentice (Level 2), London

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Client:

The Church of England

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about heritage, history, and hands-on craftsmanship? We’re offering a unique opportunity to learn the craft of stonemasonry through a structured apprenticeship programme. Working alongside skilled professionals and attending off site training, you will contribute to the care and conservation of the Cathedral while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

About the Apprenticeship

• This is a Level 2 apprenticeship lasting 24 months
• Training includes both on-site experience and college -based learning with the Building Craft College
• You will be supported by a mentor and assessed through practical and written work
• Upon successful completion of Level 2, there may be an opportunity to further extend the apprenticeship progressing to a Level 3

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will;

• Have the passion to learn the craft of stonemasonry
• A willingness to attend college and obtain qualifications
• Able to work at heights with relevant safety equipment where appropriate
• Be flexible in attitude and willing to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks

The successful applicant will also be expected to share in St Paul’s Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

In return you’ll find we are a welcoming place to work and we each take responsibility for our part in the Cathedral’s work, looking after St Paul’s for the next generation.

• Our holiday allowance is 25 days plus bank holidays;
• Our pension scheme allows for up to employer contribution;
• And as you might expect we have life assurance of four times basic salary and an employee assistance programme.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 6th July 2025 at 23:59 pm.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22nd July 2025.