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.

Timber Frame Site Crew

West Midlands

Closes June 20, 2026

Trainee Seamstress

North East

Apprentice Sewing Machinist

North West

Closes May 27, 2026

Glass Hub Internship

South West

Closes April 30, 2026

Trainee Jewellery Polisher

West Midlands

Closes March 13, 2026

Trainee Master Setter

London

Trainee Pointe Shoe Maker

East Midlands

Spectacle Technician Apprentice

Spectacle Technician Apprentice