PR & communications apprentice

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Headland Full time

Application deadline: 4th August 2024

Salary: £25,642.50

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pm

Duration: 19 months

Start date: October 2024

Fancy joining one of London's fastest growing communications agencies?

Headland Consultancy's apprenticeship programme will give you an unrivalled grounding in Corporate, Public Affairs, Financial and much more. If you're a self-starter who's obsessed with current affairs and loves to collaborate with others, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for two Apprentices to join us in October this year.

The potential career path of a successful applicant will form part of discussions during the apprenticeship. For any apprentice that successfully completes their apprenticeship, they will be eligible to apply for the position of 'Trainee Account Executive'.

What you will do in your working day

We're looking for apprentices who want to get stuck in from day one and really make a difference to their teams. The role will best suit someone who wants to fast-track their career in communications and hit the ground running. It's a fast-paced environment where you'll learn quickly and be supported every step of the way

Headland's PR Apprentice will be required to undertake (but not be restricted to) the following activities as part of their role:

Writing: Writing for business communications, communicating effectively with PR clients, writing for the media (including articles, news releases, blogs, and case studies)Social/digital media: Understanding when and which social media channel is appropriate and how it can be incorporated into a communications campaign. Using social media in a strategic and effective way for companies and brandsMedia liaison: Understanding how the media operates, dealing with day-to-day inquiries from the media, pitching stories and/or products to the media, building relationships with the media (i.e. journalists), creating media lists, monitoring press clippings, sending/receiving press selection productsMedia monitoring: Monitoring the news on a daily basis, flagging relevant articles to internal teams and clientsClient liaison: Be a key member of the team answering calls from clients when they ring Headland's switchboard number, and meeting and greeting clients in person when they visit Headland's officeDeliver PR campaigns: Supporting the team in creating new campaigns, working to deliver a strategy for a client or organisationEvaluate PR campaigns: Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of PR campaigns and measuring their impact
Research & data analysis: Conducting research for the team and/or clients and reporting key detailsPresentation: Planning, structuring and delivering presentations internally & externallyEvents: Planning, organising and co-coordinating events, meeting the objectives of the briefBudgets: Taking charge of small finance processes related to PR campaigns

Workload management

The PR apprentice will also be required to demonstrate workload management by undertaking the following activities:

Time management: Planning, organising, taking the initiative and prioritising workload to ensure deadlines and objectives for both work activities and apprenticeship training are met. Ensuring email/online diaries are kept up to dateMeetings: Arranging internal and external meetings, ensuring rooms are suitable and attendees' needs are catered for (including teas/coffees/ adequate IT set up for video calls etc.), and ensuring the office is adequately stocked with necessitiesCareer development: Taking responsibility for personal learning and professional development

Working with people

The PR apprentice will also be required to demonstrate the following in their ability to work with people:

Professional relationships: Developing professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, effective listening and verbal/written communication. Ensuring supervisors and coaches are aware of work-in-progress and are briefed when any problems arise. Working with teams to achieve goals and promote a motivated work environmentProactivity: Working within teams to provide support by proactively taking on tasks, and completing tasks with a positive attitudeNetworking: Building a professional network of other PR professionals whilst maintaining a positive company and personal image

The training you will be getting:

You will develop a wide understanding of Public Relations and the impact it has on businessesAs a Public Relations and Communications Apprentice, you will follow a Level 4 Public Relations Assistant apprenticeship standard, which is a nationally recognised qualification route with a DiplomaThis 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 evidenceFunctional Skills in maths and English if requiredThe apprentice will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if they have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the PR & Communications Assistant StandardThe apprentice must follow company and training provider procedures at all times What we're looking forGCSE or equivalent English Language 9-4 (A*- C) is essentialGCSE or equivalent Maths 9-4 (A*- C) is essentialA Level or equivalent English 4 (C) and above is essentialCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsExcellent written skillsGenuine interest in PRMotivated and committedFlexible and willing to learnProactive self-starterCreative and curiousInterest in current affairsAmbitious, collaborative and inventiveSocial media skills You may be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients. BenefitsLaptop and mobile deviceFree PRCA Membership26 days annual leave, plus public bank holidays on topLife InsurancePrivate Medical InsuranceCompany Pension – employer contribution is currently at 7.5%Cycle to Work schemeSeason ticket loanFree lunch at our lunch and learn sessions (called Headspace) and full access to our office snack cupboardCompany Events – including our summer parties, Christmas parties, monthly agency drinks and many other social events The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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