Historic Environment Scotland
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
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Dear Applicant.
Thank you for enquiring about the training bursary placement post dealing with Heritage
Engineering and based at Knockando Woolmill. You should find the following enclosed with
this pack:
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An Application form
An Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
Bursary Placement Description and Person Specification
Historic Environment Scotland is charged with the objective of ensuring that our historic
environment provides a strong foundation in building a successful future for Scotland. Its
functions include management and presentation to the public of over 300 monuments in its
own care, and also helping other owners to preserve and maintain their properties.
Approximately 70 sites are staffed and charge for admission.
1. ELIGIBILITY TO STUDY IN THE UK & IMMIGRATION CONTROL
Please note that to be eligible to undertake the Skills for the Future bursary
placement you must be a UK citizen or other European Economic Area National, a
Commonwealth citizen, a British Protected Person or a citizen of British Overseas
Territories.
Entry to the UK is controlled under the Immigration Act 1971. Anyone who does not have
the right of abode is subject to immigration control. You should check whether there are any
restrictions on your stay or your freedom to take or change employment/studies before
applying for this post.
Applicants who are not eligible to study in the UK or who are subject to immigration control
are not able to undertake this placement.
2. SELECTION
Applicants who, from the information provided in their CV, appear best suited to this
appointment will be invited to a competency based interview.
Successful candidates will initially be offered the bursary placement subject to receiving
satisfactory references.
3. ESSENTIAL & DESIRABLE CRITERIA
The Person Specification in your application pack lists all the essential & desirable Criteria
for the post you are applying for. Applicants who fully meet all the Criteria will be invited to
interview.
Historic Environment Scotland -Scottish Charity No. SC045925
Registered Address: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Please note: Historic Scotland operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which
applies to all posts and guarantees an interview to any applicant with a disability
provided they meet the minimum criteria. The minimum criteria are all the essential
criteria (competencies and others) listed in the enclosed Person Specification.
4. HOURS
Full time.
5. ANNUAL LEAVE
Holiday entitlement is 25 days plus up to 11 days public holidays.
6. Bursary Payments
The stipend for this post will be £14,500 per annum paid in the form of a grant. Under
current regulations the grant is considered an educational bursary and is therefore non
taxable. Bursary holders must pay their own NI contributions and the grant includes an
amount to cover this. This grant is paid monthly from Historic Scotland direct to the bursary
holder.
7. PROBATION
Successful candidates will serve a 1 month probationary period. During the 1 month period
the bursary placement may be terminated by Historic Environment Scotland or the Bursary
Holder. Confirmation of the appointment will be dependent on the successful completion of
this probationary period.
8. DIVERSITY and EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY
Historic Environment Scotland is committed to providing services which embrace diversity
and which promote equality of opportunity.
9. INTERVIEW EXPENSES
Historic Environment Scotland does not pay interview expenses. Travel and subsistence
expenses incurred during the selection process are the responsibility of the applicant.
10. APPLICATION
A complete CV, the completed application form and equal opportunities form should be sent
to Historic Environment Scotland by the stated closing date.
The selection of candidates for interview and arrangements for the Selection Board will be
made as soon as possible after the closing date. All applicants will be notified of the
outcome of their application as soon as possible after the closing date.
Historic Environment Scotland -Scottish Charity No. SC045925
Registered Address: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
11. FURTHER ENQUIRES
If you require any further information please contact:
Gillian Ferguson
HLF Bursary Manager
Argyll’s Lodgings
Castle Wynd
Stirling
FK8 1EG.
Tel: 01786 431331
Email: hs.tradskills@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Historic Environment Scotland -Scottish Charity No. SC045925
Registered Address: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1SH