The Welsh Government's historic environment service, Cadw, is searching for three new trainee stonemasons to join and train alongside its team of professional stonemasons.
With roughly one third of Wales's buildings constructed from traditional materials, solid stone, brick or pre-1919 timber framing, the demand for skilled stonemasons and conservation professionals has never been greater.
These characterful buildings shape towns and streets across Wales, yet there’s an increasing struggle to find craftspeople with the expertise to care for them properly.
This one-off traineeship will see three stonemasons recruited to work alongside Cadw's in-house professional heritage skills team, Cadwraeth Cymru. The trainees will undertake a dedicated two-year training programme leading to an NVQ3 qualification in Heritage Masonry, gaining hands-on experience whilst being mentored by expert conservation masons.
As well as practical training, the trainees will have opportunities to engage with the public and participate in events showcasing heritage skills.
The closing date for applications is 27 November 2025 and details can be found on the Cadw website: Work for Cadw.