Lead Specialist Craftsperson

In line with our redeployment policy,we’llprioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

We're looking for a Lead carpenter / Joiner with traditional carpentry skills to join our Specialist Craft Team, working on our extensive property portfolio. As a Carpenter / Joiner, you will have a broad knowledge of both traditional and modern construction, along with an appreciation of conservation methods of listed and traditional buildings, associated materials and maintenance techniques. You’ll have the knowledge and confidence to assist less experienced team members and play an active part in the training and the development of apprentices within the National Trust.

Reporting into the Building Supervisor, you’ll work within a carpentry / joinery team including an Apprentice Carpenter and a Facilities Support Services Coordinator. Through delivery of conservation repairs, the team will help to look after our most significant and historic buildings across London and the Southeast.

We’re a small but highly proficient team who all help each other and other teams within the National Trust when needed, therefore you will need to be knowledgeable in other trades.

Your contractual place of work will be in West Wycombe. You will be spending your time travelling to other National Trust places to work onsite or at our workshop.

From bench joinery to site joinery, your role will be varied. The scope of work you will be doing will be varied and includes condition reports detailing recommended repairs, fabrication / installation of specialist bespoke joinery such as windows and doors and other items. Conservation repairs to historic woodwork onsite, timber repairs to existing joinery and preparation for redecoration.

Part of our work is also to engage with our visitors and showing them the conservation work that’s being carried out. This often improves the visitors’ experience at the property and raises the profile of the traditional skill.

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• Trained Specialist Craftsperson e.g. Mason, Carpenter, Joiner, with a qualification in City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Able to demonstrate advanced crafts skills.
• Up to date knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Familiar with the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of repair techniques for old buildings.

Additional criteria for all other candidates

• Able to record accurately work assessments, work undertaken and record hours, materials and costs either electronically or via paperwork.
• A background of previous work in the trade.

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

Hughenden - RO, Hughenden Park, High Wycombe, HP14 4LA

Lead Specialist Craftsperson - Career Level

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Closing Date: 18 January 2026

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