Public Relations & Communications Apprentice

Lambeth Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lambeth Staff Benefits

Job summary

Lambeth Council is recruiting a Public Relations and Communication Apprentice (Level 4) in London. The starting salary is £31,086 per annum incl LW, for a 20-month apprenticeship. The role supports delivering engaging communications to staff and residents and helps create campaigns, videos and blogs.

You will use a range of digital tools and assist in organising events, with eligibility including 16+ years, living in England and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or over at start of apprenticeship and eligible to work in the UK.
• Live in England and not be in full-time education.
• Evidence of communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexible with changing priorities and tech-savvy.
• People-focused approach and kindness in everyday work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering internal and external communications.
• Help create campaigns, videos and blogs.
• Support in organising events and engagements.
• Utilise tools to support communications activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Tech-savvy

Adaptability

People-focused

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email and IT tools

Job description

Job Description

Public Relations and Communication Apprentice (Level 4)

Starting salary £31,086 per annum incl LW

20-month Apprenticeship contract

About Us:

It's an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, which stretches from the iconic landmarks of London Eye and Waterloo in the North to Streatham in the South. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces, and world-famous institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching work environment.

We're working to deliver bold ambitions for our communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth.

A refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours will help us deliver on these ambitions.

About the Role:

In this role, you will assist in delivering communication and engagement to keep our employees and residents informed, connected, and engaged with Lambeth Council.

Using technologies and tools to support your work, you will assist in creating engaging communications, including campaigns, videos, and blogs, and in organising events.

To be considered for an interview, your CV and supporting statement must evidence:

• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A collaborative approach to work to achieve higher objectives.
• Active user of technology and tools.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• People focused, putting people and kindness at the heart of everything you do.

Eligibility Criteria to apply:

UK government funding rules require that to do an apprenticeship you must:

• be 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship
• live in England
• not be in full-time education and,
• have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.

You cannot claim funding if you already have a qualification in the same subject at the same level or have significant experience.

The incumbent must meet the minimum skill level to undertake the level 4 apprenticeship. This will be determined by an initial assessment from the training provider usually assessing current working literacy and numeracy skill levels. The offer of employment is conditional on candidates meeting this minimum requirement otherwise the offer will be withdrawn.

You must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Be a resident of Lambeth, have gained your qualifications in the borough, or be a current or previous recipient of Lambeth Care Leaver Services.

As part of the council's corporate parenting role and responsibility we prioritise our opportunities for our looked after children and care for experienced young people. We offer a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion on any information not covered in this advertisement, please get in touch with Sherry Fernandez at [e-mail].

Please cleck here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59 pm on Monday 5th October 2026.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.