Church and Community Support Adviser Apprentice ELY DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Diocese of Ely to work with individual churches and the Ely Church Buildings partnership in their efforts to engage with the wider community and gain support and affection for church buildings, which will be offered as a level 4 apprenticeship programme.
Closing date: 30 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£26,000.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend working may be required.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jan 2024
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Date posted
14 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000211101
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
The successful candidate will be working with individual churches and the Ely Church Buildings Partnership in their efforts to engage with the wider community’s support and affection for church buildings by:
- Building capacity for local communities to support and use church buildings
- Working to support the Ely Church Buildings Partnership
- Promoting the sustainability of churches and churchyards more widely
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide technical, research and logistical support to Historic Environment professionals working with heritage assets in the planning and development process, and on the legal and policy frameworks for their protection.
The training you will be getting
There is no formal qualification included within this apprenticeship programme but on successful completion the apprentice will be provided with a certificate of achievement for the apprenticeship programme which is equivalent to a national certificate at Level 4.
Apprentices will complete online and remote learning on a monthly basis with additional monthly one to one tutor support and employer guidance to learn and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to show competency within the standards which have been approved by the sector.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
There is no guarantee of ongoing employment with the Diocese, however experience and apprenticeship completion will provide an excellent start to a career in Historic Environment Support.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4 or Above) Essential
About the employer
Employer
ELY DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE

About disability confident
https://www.elydiocese.org/about/
Address
DIOCESAN OFFICE
BISHOP WOODFORD HOUSE
BARTON ROAD
CB7 4DX
Training
Training provider
STRODE COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Sharon Pickford
spickford@strode-college.ac.uk
01458 844594
Apprenticeship standard
Historic environment advice assistant
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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