Responsibilities

• Build stakeholder relationships including developing contacts within the media, central Government, the public, internal colleagues, and various audiences.
• Support the planning and delivery of campaigns by undertaking tasks such as desk research, event co-ordination, and database management.
• Produce written content such as press releases, articles, social media content, bulletins, and blogs, that is accessible to meet the needs of different audiences and channels.
• Able to adapt communication styles as appropriate to the audience.
• Use qualitative and quantitative research to analyse and evaluate public affairs and communications activities and present findings to project stakeholders.
• Analyse and interpret complex subjects through different communication channels and identify areas for improvement.
• Input to and review communications programmes and plans.
• Undertake risk assessment and provide information to support stakeholder planning and strategy.
• Plan and deliver engagement activities for stakeholders, such as curating the content, supporting events, and collating feedback.
• Proofread and edit communications materials such as press releases, briefings, and social media content.

Requirements

• Be aged 16 or above and Be an Islington resident or Islington care leaver or Islington school leaver in the last 12 months
• Not already have a qualification at the similar level or above in this apprenticeship subject
• Not have extensive skills or experience in this apprenticeship subject.
• Pass the course entry tests for example in Maths and English
• Provide evidence of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ A-C in any subject

Benefits

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!