Jobs

Thank you for your interest in the post of Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland, based at our Melrose Abbey Depot. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment.

You will be joining a dedicated team where you will contribute to the conservation of historical monuments under the care of Historic Environment Scotland in The Scottish Borders and the surrounding area.

As part of the Monument Conservation Unit, you will have responsibility for the on-going conservation, maintenance and presentation of Melrose Abbey and other Historic Environment Scotland monuments within the Melrose District Area, including Jedburgh Abbey, Dryburgh Abbey, Kelso Abbey, Hermitage Castle and Smailholm Tower.

At Melrose the spring working hours are:
Monday–Wednesday 07:30am – 04:30pm
Thursday 07:30am – 04:00pm
The summer working hours are:
Monday–Thursday 07:30am – 05:00pm
Friday 07:30am – 02:30pm
The winter working hours are:
Monday–Thursday 08:00am – 04:15pm

Application Deadline: Wednesday 31/05/2023