At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to deliver hands-on conservation and repair work on historic properties.
- Company: Be part of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, celebrating heritage and culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy employee discounts, free parking, and a health and well-being programme.
- Other info: Join us in a diverse and inclusive environment with exciting career opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by preserving iconic sites like Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
- Qualifications: Bring your traditional building skills and passion for heritage to our team.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Celebrating Shakespeare is at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to recruit two Conservation Builders to join our Estates department.
Part-funded through support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and the Michael Bishop Foundation.
As Conservation Builder you will deliver specialist traditional building work, repair and conservation to the Trust's historic and service properties.
Supporting the Estates team through hands-on conservation, planned works and public engagement.
To be successful in this role, you will possess highly developed practical skills in at least one traditional heritage craft, e. g. bricklaying, lime mortars, masonry, carpentry, joinery, plastering, roofing, painting & decorating.
You will have experience working with historic and traditionally built structures, including listed buildings, and have a strong understanding of traditional materials and building pathology, particularly lime-based systems and breathable construction.
This is an exciting time to join the Trust as initially you will contribute directly to a major specialist conservation project at Anne Hathaway's Cottage, carrying out high-quality traditional building repairs, fabric conservation and heritage-sensitive maintenance to support the long-term care of the site.
Working to the highest standards of craftsmanship appropriate to a nationally significant Grade I listed building.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 September 2026 with interviews taking place on Wednesday 23 September 2026 in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6QW.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) in our recruitment practices and in the working practices of our staff and volunteers.
Please download to view supporting documents below.
- JD - Conservation Builder with Logos - May 2026. pdf
- GI - Conservation Builder - FT, Perm - August 2026. pdf
Skills for the job
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Traditional Heritage Skills
- Understanding of building pathology
- Understanding of lime-based systems
- Understanding of traditional materials
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Conservation Builder in Stratford-upon-Avon employer: Shakespeare
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust offers a unique opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment, celebrating the legacy of Shakespeare while providing exceptional catering services at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, the Trust provides benefits such as flexible working hours, employee discounts, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to grow your career in hospitality while being part of a team that takes pride in delivering memorable experiences for our visitors.
