Communications Apprentice

Communications Apprentice

Midlands/East of England - Home based (Travel as required across our geography)

Up to £18,661.50 per annum

Temporary, Full Time

 

 

 

Our client is looking for a Communications Apprentice to join their award-winning Communications Team at Longhurst Group.

 

This newly-created role is a fantastic opportunity that will equip you with the skills and experience to take forward in your career. By joining in this role, you will study and work towards a Level 4 Publications and Communications Assistant qualification.

 

As their Communications Apprentice, you’ll work closely with their team of experienced professionals across both their internal and external platforms, helping us to engage the Group’s workforce of more than 1,200 colleagues and thousands of customers across the Midlands and East of England.

 

The Group’s vision is to improve the lives of their colleagues, customers and the communities they serve.

 

They have a fantastic story to share - by joining their ambitious and creative Communications Team you’ll be an integral part of helping them to do just that.

 

Some of the key tasks you’ll be taking on will include:

 

· Creating and sharing engaging daily content on their busy Facebook Workplace platform

· Helping to deliver The Lowdown - their weekly roundup of news from across the Group

· Supporting on their external communications and marketing campaigns.

 

 

They’re looking for apprentice that’s enthusiastic, creative and keen to learn about working for a busy Communications Team at one of the leading housing associations in the Midlands and East of England.

 

 

In return, you’ll receive:

 

· A competitive Apprenticeship salary

· A friendly work environment with an experienced team to help and support you

· Full access to our internal training and development offer.

 

 

This is an 18 month, 36.25hr per week level 4 apprenticeship role. While the role is primarily based from home, it may include the opportunity for you to also attend face to face meetings, as required.

 

Interested? That’s great! They can’t wait to hear from you.

 

 

Their offer

 

When you join them, you’ll enjoy:

 

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Pension scheme

· Life cover (as part of pension scheme membership)

· Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan

· Free eye tests

· Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.

· Family-friendly carers leave plus other paid leave

· Employee Assistance programme

· Wellbeing support

· Free flu vaccinations

· Carers Networking Group - a platform to support Unpaid Carers

 

 

How to apply

 

To apply, please upload your application detailing why you feel this role would be a good opportunity and where your skills align.

 

Please note, if we receive a high volume of application, they reserve the right to close this advert early.

 

 

Vetting Requirements

 

The important things – Given that you may be working with their customers, they need to complete pre-employment checks before you join them. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer)

 

They can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Original proof must then be provided by day one upon successful candidature).

 

 

Equal Opportunities

 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, they are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

 

They pride ourselves on looking after their colleagues and, as part of their commitment, they’re an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.

 

They aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join their Group.