Job Description

Starting salary:

25,770

Contract type:

Fixed term contract for 18 months

Grade:

1

Location:

Ross Hastie Signs Ltd in Alloa

Working Hours:

35 hours per week: The usual hours of work for this post are: Wednesday to Friday 8am - 6.30pm (1 hour lunch) and Saturdays 10am - 5pm (30 mins lunch). However, there will be occasions where your 35 hours are spread between Monday to Friday for various events and training opportunities.

Interviews:

To be held in person on Week Commencing 18th August 2025



Thank you for your interest in the post of Signwriting Craft Fellow with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based with Ross Hastie Signs Ltd in Alloa, Clackmannanshire with travel across Scotland on various projects. This is a fixed term position for 18 months.


You will work closely with Ross Hastie, https://www.rosshastiesigns.com/ , supporting live projects whilst gaining experience in traditional signwriting, gold leaf gilding and commercial artistry. You will work on projects including shop fronts, windows, murals, artwork, signs, and paintwork restoration work on vintage vehicles. You will learn skills in lettering, the application of gold leaf, and paint systems, including choosing the appropriate paint for a project.


This post is part of a wider programme of Craft Fellowships across Scotland. Craft Fellows have the opportunity to gain practical experience, learn from experts in their chosen field or craft, increase their knowledge of the wider conservation sector, expand their professional network and have access to a wide range of learning resources from The Engine Shed, Scotland's dedicated Conservation Resource Centre.

Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme - 28% employer contribution 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions Support for further education and personal development Study leave for work related courses Flexible working hours (where appropriate) Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests) Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

Your responsibilities and duties include:


Carrying out work in a professional manner, whilst working on conservation/restoration projects and whilst representing HES at events, conferences, and training workshops. Health and Safety, not only for yourself, but also for anyone who might be affected by any of the work you are carrying out. It is important that you ensure that you and others are safe in all elements of your work. Using, caring for and maintaining various tools and equipment. All training related to this will be provided. Supporting and learning from Ross Hastie, whilst also taking responsibility for your own learning and personal development, and the recording and reporting of this to HES. Being an active member of the HES Craft Fellowship Programme, and getting involved with training, continued professional development opportunities, and the Craft Fellow network. Supporting with the delivery of training, education visits and outreach events both within the signwriting field and through HES's Engine Shed programme.

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to complete a

cover letter

which addresses:

1.

Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland

2.

How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words), using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.


Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience.

Essential Criteria:

An Interest in traditional building conservation and/or conserving historic structures Experience of using hand tools Ability to work independently and ability to follow instructions to complete a project. Experience of thinking critically and problem solving Creative or technical drawing skills Interest in historical art and design Comfortable working at height and working outdoors in varying conditions (reasonable adjustment will be considered where possible)




We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.


We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at recruit@hes.scot or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 and speak to a member of our People Team.


Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.