matchMAKER

The latest work-based training and entry-level employment opportunities

If you are looking for an apprentice or trainee in heritage crafts, or if you are a potential new recruit looking for an opportunity with a heritage crafts employer, then matchMAKER is the one-stop shop for you!

matchMAKER is a partnership between Heritage Crafts and Soane Britain. For over 28 years, Soane Britain has collaborated with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain to preserve traditional skills and nurture them for future generations.

Trainee Frame Maker

South West

Closes June 27, 2025

Apprentice Painter and Decorator

North East

Closes May 19, 2025

Leather Craftsperson Apprentice (3 places)

South West

Closes July 18, 2025

Sewing Machinist Apprentice

South West

Closes May 23, 2025

Sewing Apprentice (2 places)

North West

Closes July 14, 2025

Musical Instruments Conservation Internship

Scotland

Closes May 23, 2025

Heritage Engineering Technician Apprentice

West Midlands

Closes May 30, 2025

Apprentice Sewing Machinist

East Midlands

Closes May 26, 2025