Apprentice PR & Communications Assistant

Together Housing Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Housing Group seeks a motivated Apprentice PR and Communications Assistant in Blackburn. This role offers a unique opportunity to start a career in public relations while studying for a Level 4 qualification. The apprentice will support communication operations, manage records, and assist in content creation, all within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working environment

Wide range of training opportunities

Attractive pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Financial and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for public relations and effective communications.
• Experience using IT for educational or work purposes.
• Ability to manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the communications function.
• Assist with content creation for internal and external channels.
• Monitor media coverage and update communication channels.

Skills

Communication

Information Technology

Time Management

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4-9 or A*-C

Level 4 Public Relations and Communications Assistant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as anApprentice PR and Communications Assistantbased inBlackburnor Halifax. This role is ideal for someonewho likes to find the good in everything , tells a great story and want to positively influence others. The role would be great for someonelooking to start their career in public relations, stakeholder management orcommunications while studying towards a Level 4 Public Relations and Communications Assistant qualification (the course will be online).

As an apprentice, you will support the day-to-day operations of the communications function, helping to keep records organised, monitor media coverage using specialist platforms, and update both internal and external communication channels.Together Housing's supportive team of communicators will guide you through developing your skills, giving you a chance to be involved in planning, writing and distributing content and campaigns. You'll help the team find good news stories, handle challenging ones and organise meetings with partners and politicians.

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***Please note this role is a 2 year fixed term contract.

Together Housing Group:We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities for the Apprentice PR and Communications Assistant...

• Study for the PR and Communications Assistant Apprenticeship
• Keep the various databases, records and task board on the Communications Microsoft Teams channel updated.
• Some content creation for external and internal channels. Predominantly written content.
• To provide administrative assistance for campaigns and events run by the Communications Team.
• To process orders on the business finance system and track spend.
• To provide support in terms of customer campaigns, focusing on Together Housing Group residents.
• Utilise the media monitoring platform to track media coverage and general housing policy updates. Use the platform to produce a monthly report on mentions in the media, supported by the PR Officer. Use the platform to log and track press releases.
• Work with the Internal Communications Officer to update internal channels such as the SharePoint, Viva Engage intranet, Yammer and Stream.
• To undertake administration duties to support the smooth running of the department.
• To assist with sending briefings, schedules and other information to external suppliers, partners and politicians.
• To organise meetings for the Communications Team with internal and external colleagues.
• You will have access to computer information and confidential material etc. and will be responsible for the security and management of it under the provisions of the Data Protection Act. Training and ongoing guidance will be provided to undertake these duties.

We are looking for someone who has...

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4-9 or A*-C
• A passion forpublic relations andeffective communications, campaigns and for finding and telling a story.
• Experience of using Information Technology for educational or work purposes, including Microsoft Office
• Experience of managing own workload either in education or employment
• Ability to use effective communication, both verbal and written

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Apprentice PR and Communications Assistant role...

Please note this role is a 2 year fixed term contract

• Salary: During the first year of the apprenticeship, the compensation will be £7.55 per hour, equating to an annual salary of £14,526.20. PLEASE be aware that this is regardless of age.
• In the 2nd year salary Under 18, £7.55 per hour and annually, £14,526.20. £10 per hour, annual salary £19,240.00 (Aged 18-20) or (for those aged over 21) £12.21 per hour, annual salary £23,492.04
• Studying towards the level 4 Public Relations and Communications Assistant qualification
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies

• Your working hours will be 37 hours per week

• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on theEmployee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

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