Communications Specialist - Apprentice

Atlas Copco; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Burgess Hill is looking for a Communications Apprentice to create engaging content and support leadership communications. The role involves promoting events, contributing to community projects, and measuring communication success. Ideal candidates should have a flair for creativity, strong communication skills, and a passion for learning in a dynamic environment. This position offers mentorship and a Level 3 PR & Communications Assistant qualification as part of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Health and well-being support

Mentorship and support from experienced professionals

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• Creative thinking and attention to detail required.
• Experience in communications, PR, and employee engagement desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging content for newsletters and digital screens.
• Support leadership communications, including presentations.
• Measure success by gathering feedback and using analytics.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in communications, PR, and employee engagement

Creative thinking and attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks

Enthusiasm to learn and develop

Education

Degree in a relevant field such as Business, English or Marketing

Job description

Your role

Are you creative, organised, and passionate about communication? Do you want to start a career where your ideas help connect people and make a real impact?

Join us and gain hands‑on experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification!

Why This Role Matters

Great communication brings people together. In this role, you’ll help shape how information is shared across our site, ensuring employees feel informed, engaged, and connected. From eye‑catching digital screens and newsletters to impactful events and campaigns, you’ll be at the heart of creating messages that matter and help to build a sense of community at the Global Technology Centre.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and deliver engaging content for newsletters, digital screens, and social platforms.
• Support leadership communications, including presentations and town halls.
• Write and share urgent updates such as safety alerts and important announcements.
• Promote events and initiatives that celebrate our people and culture.
• Help organise and support events, from team celebrations to visits from senior leaders.
• Contribute to wellbeing and community projects, including charity and recognition programmes.
• Measure success by gathering feedback and using analytics to improve communication.
• Assist with change projects, ensuring messages are clear and supportive.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Experience in communications, PR, and employee engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in a relevant field such as Business, English or Marketing – would be desirable, but not essential.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop through the apprenticeship program.

In Return, We Offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well‑being support
• Level 3 PR & Communications Assistant qualification
• Practical experience in a dynamic, global organisation
• Mentorship and support from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that impact employee experience

Location

You will be based at our Vacuum Technique Business global headquarters in Burgess Hill, Sussex, a short journey from the vibrant diverse seaside city of Brighton and Hove.

Selection Process

The closing date for this role is midnight, Friday 30th January 2026. However, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close for applications sooner. If you’re successful in progressing to the next stage, you be asked to complete an online competency assessment. The final stage of the process will be an in‑person selection day to be held in February or March in Burgess Hill.

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value‑added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.

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