Communications and Engagement Apprentice
Location: Aylesbury
Working for one of the largest employers in the County, you will gain a wealth of skills including planning, content creation (including video and podcast), copywriting, evaluation and stakeholder engagement, as well as experience of campaign delivery and event management. Setting you up for a career in communications and engagement.
About us
Our apprenticeships are designed to give you the hands-on experience needed in a real job that brings out the best in you, with real responsibilities, real challenges, real projects and scope to grow your career.
We are a dynamic and creative corporate communications and engagement team that provides professional communications advice and support to internal and external stakeholders, using a range of disciplines including public relations, media relations, social media, design, consultation, campaigns and internal communications.
Training will be provided by Ginger Nut Training. Ginger Nut’s delivery is based on a remote, blended model of one-to-one tutor sessions every 4 weeks, group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support where required. Apprentices are allocated a tutor to guide them through the training, conduct regular meetings and prepare for End Point Assessment.
About the role
In this role you’ll report into the Strategic Internal Communications Lead and contribute to the work across all disciplines of the communications and engagement team while studying to achieve the Level 3 apprenticeship throughout the duration of your time with us. We’ll ensure you have the support and time during your working week for study and assessments- which means no evening or weekend study is required!
You will work towards being able to undertake the range of duties listed below:
* Support the communications team with the planning and delivery of communication plans and campaigns, including researching, developing and implementing creative ideas and solutions
* Assist with the evaluation and reporting of communication activities, using various tools and methods to measure and demonstrate impact and effectiveness
* Create and deliver high-quality written, visual and audio content for various communication channels, ensuring it is creative, accurate, accessible, consistent and aligned with the council's brand and tone of voice
* Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and support the management of communications mailboxes
About you
Skills required:
* Creative thinker
* Able to analyse and evaluate information to identify what works well
* Able to multi-task, organise own work and achieve deadlines
* Able to communicate well verbally and in writing
* Able to use initiative and work independently
* Good standard of written work with accurate spelling and grammar
Personal Qualities:
* Real ambition to develop your skills and experience
* You think outside the box and enjoy creative problem solving
* Comfortable working as part of a team and playing an active role
* Able to get on well with a range of people
* Enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking
* Willingness to learn and to undertake a range of different tasks as required
Eligibility Criteria:
Qualified to Level 2 or above in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE grades A* - C/9-4 or equivalent), or Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship Qualification.
Please note: You will not be eligible for this post if you have a degree in the same subject as this apprenticeship, or other qualifications in the same subject at an equivalent level.
Other information
Location: The Gateway, Aylesbury
Advert closing date: 23 February 2025
Duration of Apprenticeship: 19 months
Salary:
Your initial apprentice salary will be £12,347 per annum for your first year and will go up to National Minimum Wage if you are 19+ when you start the 2nd year of your apprenticeship. All your training will be funded by us. As well as the salary, our apprentices are eligible to:
* Paid holiday package
* Receive a range of restaurant, shop & gym discounts through our Employee Benefits scheme
* Apply for a TOTEM Card (formerly called the NUS Extra card)
Reality Check:
This is a full-time position working a 37-hour week Monday to Friday.
Our apprenticeship roles are on a fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship. This particular Level 3 apprenticeship will last about 19 months.
You will be required to work from the office two days per week, so you will need access to transport to be able to commute as required.
We cannot guarantee a permanent position following completion of the apprenticeship; however, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career within communications and engagement, gaining a recognised qualification, valuable experience and transferable skills to support their next career move.
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Our values
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
* a fair and inclusive culture
* the chance to really make a difference to those around you
* health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
* a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
* ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
* opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
About the Service Area
The Deputy Chief Executive directorate is central to Buckinghamshire Council’s journey to establish itself as one of the best councils in the country. With a clear focus on service improvement through transformation and a drive to build better relationships with the local community, the directorate is fast-paced; but extremely rewarding. Our teams are not only proactively delivering on projects and plans but also reacting to developing situations. If you are ambitious, innovative, and would relish the opportunity to influence change - a role within our service area could be your next career move.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements.
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