PR & Communications L4 Apprenticeship

Summary

Public Relations and Communications Assistants combine marketing, sales, and content creation to influence customer behaviour and communicate with their audience. In partnership with award winning PR agency experts Smoking Gun PR they will share their wealth of experiences and knowledge running integrated PR campaigns for high profile clients.

Annual wage: £23,400 a year
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Training course: Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm Occasional Weekends and Event attendance outside of core hours and days.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 February
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Assist with creating and executing PR campaigns to raise awareness of Lagan's Foundation.
Support the management of our digital PR activities, including all social media platforms.
Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to secure coverage and grow our presence.
Participate in influencer marketing and outreach to enhance brand visibility.
Assist with reputation management and crisis communication strategies.
Track and report on PR campaigns and provide insights to the wider team.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote Lagan’s Foundation’s events and initiatives.

Where you’ll work

Flexspace Bolton

Manchester Road

Bolton

BL3 2NZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

APPRENTIFY LIMITED

Your training course

Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Use IT systems and software to support campaigns.

Build stakeholder relationships including developing contacts within the media and presenting to them in both formal and informal settings.

Support campaigns by undertaking tasks such as desk research, event co-ordination, and database management to ensure compliance with agreed service or performance levels.

Produce written content such as news releases, articles, social media content, bulletins, and blogs, that is accessible to meet the needs of different audiences and channels.

Able to adapt communication styles as appropriate to the audience.

Support the production of non-written content such as film production management, producing short user generated style content, live video streaming, social image creation, and infographic production.

Distribute content using social media channels.

Use qualitative and quantitative research to analyse and evaluate public relations and communications activities and present findings to project stakeholders.

Analyse and interpret complex subjects through different communication channels and identify areas for improvement.

Input to and review communications programmes and plans with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.

Undertake risk assessment and provide information to support stakeholder planning and strategy.

Plan and deliver engagement activities for stakeholders, such as curating the content, supporting events, and collating feedback.

Proofread and edit communications materials such as news releases, graphics and video, and social media content.

Support team and colleague development through buddying or coaching.

Contribute to activities which focus on improving sustainability within the organisation.

Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.

Your training plan

1 classroom training per month in Manchester

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 (C))
Maths (grade 4 (C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Candidates must have their own reliable car, suitable for work-related travel, with valid business use insurance. The vehicle should be well-maintained and in good condition to ensure safety and efficiency when carrying out duties.

About this company

Lagan’s Foundation, a charity supporting families with children who have heart conditions and feeding issues, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a PR and Communications Apprentice. This apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to start a career in public relations and communications, offering real-world experience and industry-led training through our partnership with the multi-award-winning provider, Apprentify. You will play a vital role in promoting our work, managing our communications, and contributing to the overall PR strategy while gaining valuable skills that will help you thrive in the world of public relations.

http://www.lagans.org.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Gain hands-on experience with a dynamic and purpose-driven charity. Receive industry-led training from award-winning experts. Opportunity for career development within Lagan’s Foundation after the apprenticeship. 28 Days holiday incl Stat holidays

After this apprenticeship

PR & Comms Officer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LAGAN'S FOUNDATION

Recruitment

Applications@lagans.org.uk

01204800300

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282870.

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Closes on Tuesday 10 December

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