PR and Communications Apprentice Unique Homestays

We’re looking for a PR & Communications Assistant who is organised, a great communicator, keen to learn, creative, and who will enjoy supporting the Press & PR Officer (and wider marketing team) with essential tasks.

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Closing date: 28 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£17,500.00
Working week

This is an office-based role in Cornwall from Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Total hours per week: 37.5
Expected duration

14 Months
Possible start date

01 Sep 2024
Date posted

25 Jun 2024
Apprenticeship level

Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
Reference number

VAC1000249739
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

The PR & Communications Assistant will be required to undertake (but not limited to) the following occupational duties as part of their role:

Administrative support – support the Press & PR Officer (and wider marketing team where necessary) with key administrative tasks e.g. spreadsheet management, uploading content to the back system, writing/circulating meeting notes/actions etc.
Research - conduct research to help the team’s various marketing activities e.g. seeking out suitable influencers and brands to partner with, travel trends to be aware of, and possible awards to nominate the business for

Contributions:

Be creative and proactive with ideas to assist with the various marketing activities e.g. concepts for press pitches, journal articles, or content for social media.
When appropriate, assist with relevant writing tasks e.g. pulling together press pitches in line with a particular topic e.g. “the best homes to book for the summer holidays” or relevant journal article
Reporting - assist with reporting on an ongoing basis e.g. monitoring the successes of various marketing campaigns e.g. influencer partnerships, and reviewing referrals (where our enquiries/bookings are coming from) etc.

The training you will be getting

You will develop a wide understanding of Public Relations and the impact it has on businesses
As a Public Relations & Communications Assistant, you will follow a Level 4 Public Relations Assistant apprenticeship standard, with a PRCA Qualification.
This will involve “on the job” training, virtual visits from an Apprenticeship Coach, an internal line manager to provide ongoing guidance, online learning, and creating a portfolio of evidence
Attendance to 50+ high-quality PRCA industry-training courses.
Functional Skills in maths and English if required
The apprentice will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if he/she has the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the PR & Communications Assistant Standard

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

The potential career path of a successful applicant will form part of discussions during the apprenticeship – future employment opportunities may be available on completion.

Typical job titles include:

PR & Communications Assistant

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language or Literature (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Desired
A Level or equivalent English, Creative Arts or Humanities (Grade Pass) Desired

About the employer

Unique Homestays is an exclusive marketing and bookings agency, with a portfolio of the most showstopping luxury private holiday homes across the UK and Ireland. The clue is in the name – we are passionate about unique homes with unique histories, by unique owners, in unique locations. Whilst operating across the whole of the British Isles, our office is based in Cornwall and the team comprises a 41-strong collective of experts. In addition to the marketing team, we have passionate teams in the fields of interior design, property management, finance, bookings, and technology. Our role within the marketing team, of which you will be part of, is to help tell the story of each home through bespoke marketing activities – from press & PR to social media to influencer marketing to copywriting to brand collaborations to events management. Effective marketing is fundamental to our business, and our marketing team are passionate about generating positive results for the brand and properties of which we exclusively manage; whether that be creating publicity by generating a fantastic piece of press coverage in a national newspaper, securing an exciting TV opportunity, or crafting a visually-impressive reel on Instagram. The marketing team at Unique Homestays are independent, experienced experts in their respective fields, but adopt a very collaborative approach with their working. More so than ever, we are currently bringing on some very exciting new arrivals, so now is a brilliant time to join the team to experience the dynamic, fun, and creative environment in full force.

Employer

Unique Homestays

http://www.uniquehomestays.com/

Address

STANLEY LAIN HOUSE

TREBUDANNON

NEWQUAY

TR8 4LP

Contact

Amanda Mills

careers@uniquehomestays.com

01637881183

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Training

Training provider

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Public relations and communications assistant

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th July 2024, however recruitment will close early should we find the right person. To be considered for this role please send a CV and cover letter to careers@uniquehomestays.com explaining why you would be perfect for the role.