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Are you passionate about crafting captivating stories and building strong connections between brands, organisations, and their audiences?
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of developing and executing effective public relations and communications strategies that enhance the reputation and visibility of our organisation. Working alongside seasoned PR and communications professionals, you'll learn to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape, build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, and deliver impactful campaigns that drive desired outcomes.
| Location | London |
| Programme Duration | 24 months |
| Qualification & Level | Level 4 Apprenticeship Qualification - Public relations and communications assistant |
| Weekly Working Hours | Apprentices will work a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday |
| Office Type | The positions will be based in a corporate office |
| Training Breakdown | Blended and Work-based Learning. Including, Face to Face workshops, digital learning and self-study. |
| Required Skills & Qualifications | For the apprenticeship programme we prioritise applicants eligible to government funding for their apprenticeship and for this you need to:
PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 24 month fixed-term contract. You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship |
What are the core components of this apprenticeship?
As a PR and Communications Assistant Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience and training in areas such as:
Content Creation: Developing engaging written and non-written content, such as press releases, social media posts, and multimedia assets.
Campaign Planning & Execution: Contributing to the creation and implementation of comprehensive PR and communications campaigns.
Stakeholder Research & Engagement: Researching and analysing stakeholders to inform effective engagement strategies.
Media Monitoring & Insights: Monitoring media channels and using insights to inform future PR and communication efforts.
Performance Evaluation: Evaluating campaign performance against KPIs and using these insights to drive improvement.
Stakeholder Relations: Sharing content with relevant stakeholders and media to maintain positive relationships.
Administrative Support: Assisting the team with administrative, logistical, and time-sensitive tasks.
Event Coordination: Organizing and coordinating stakeholder meetings and events.
Sustainability & Performance: Contributing to the organisation's sustainability and performance goals through communication activities.
What will I learn as I progress through my course?
- Building and cultivating strong relationships with media contacts
- Leveraging the latest digital platforms and tools to deliver impactful online campaigns
- Developing strategies to effectively manage reputational risks and mitigate the impact of crises
- Aligning PR and communications activities with the organisation's overall business objectives, through strategic communications
- Identifying and collaborating with influential third-parties to amplify key messaging
- Utilising analytics and metrics to measure the impact of communications initiatives
- Ensuring all PR and communications activities adhere to relevant industry regulations and codes of conduct
What qualifications will I gain?
Level 4 Apprenticeship - Public Relations and Communications Assistant
What are my career prospects after graduating?
Your journey as a PR and Communications Assistant Apprentice opens the door to a variety of exciting career opportunities, including roles such as:
PR Executive / Communications Coordinator / Communications Assistant / Social Media Manager / Media Relations Specialist
Successful apprentices may also choose to progress on to higher-level qualifications or related programs.
Application Process and Timeline
(Applications open 1st November 2024)
(Assessment centres for this role are expected to take place between Feb - May 2025)
(The start date for this programme is July 2025)
