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.
Opportunities
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Furniture Making Apprenticeships
South East
Closes May 20, 2026
Leather Cutter / Trainee CNC Machine Operative
West Midlands
Apprentice Bookbinder
East Midlands
Closes July 31, 2026
Apprentice Craft Technician: Ceramics
West Midlands
Closes April 2, 2026
Apprentice Upholstery Cutter and Sewing Machinist
West Midlands
Apprentice Craft Technician: Ceramics
West Midlands
Closes April 10, 2026
Trainee Memorial Mason
North East
Timber Frame Site Crew
West Midlands
Closes June 20, 2026