Technical Education and Training (TET) Evaluation & Impact Trainee

Job Description

Starting salary: £27,740 pro rata, per year

Contract type: Fixed term for 18 months

Grade: 1

Location: The Engine Shed, Stirling FK8 1QZ

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Interviews: To be held on Week Commencing 17 August 2026

The TET Evaluation & Impact Trainee will be part of the Technical Education and Training department, managed by the TET Programme Delivery Manager. This post involves working across departments within TET and wider HES, as well as external sector partners.

The TET Evaluation & Impact Trainee is part of a wider programme of Traineeships at HES.

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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

• Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme – 28% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays
• Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
• Support for further education and personal development
• Study leave for work related courses
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
• Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

This is a training and development role for someone starting their career in administrative impact monitoring and reporting. It will build on basic knowledge and provide opportunities to learn.

This role is all about measuring the impact of what we do and communicating this with others, so we are looking for someone who has good organisational skills, effective written and spoken communication and is driven and self-motivated.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Supporting with monitoring and evaluation activities such as surveys and data returns.
• Attending appropriate training, events and meetings to facilitate the gathering of qualitative data, information and feedback.
• Data input, analysis and interpretation of data contributing to the production of reports, case studies and development of programmes for internal and external audiences.
• Contributing to internal meetings and briefings by presenting monitoring, evaluation and research data and findings, in a clear and accessible manner.
• Collaborating with those responsible for systems, databases and tools to meet impact evaluation requirements.
• Providing cover for other colleagues at busy times and in cases of absence, by undertaking such duties and responsibilities which are appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Key requirements of the role

In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to complete a cover letter which addresses:

1. Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland
2. How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words), using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.

We require you to provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience. Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidance first before completing, as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Essential Criteria

• Great attention to detail and a methodical working approach.
• Able to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to simplify complex information.
• The ability to be a good team worker and to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Find out more about desirable skills and experience in our full job description.

Diversity and Equality

We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.

If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at or call our Head Office at and speak to a member of our People Team.

Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have the current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.