Apprentice - External Communications

Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the day to day of communications output with a focus on multi channel content and impact tracking.

  • Communications delivery: campaigns, engagement, and collaboration with the team.
  • Content across channels: copy, social posts, and light visuals.
  • Stakeholder insight and measurement: gather input and report on performance to steer activity.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of communications activity and campaigns that drive engagement and contribute to organisational objectives, working collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.
  • Create content across a range of channels and formats, including writing copy and creating social media posts.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sharing information and gathering insights to support communications activity.
  • Help to monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of communications activity and campaigns.
  • Demonstrate a good knowledge of current affairs, the media and communications industry - including the importance of social media to maximise reach and engagement.
  • Use IT systems and software to support communications output. This may extend to the production of non-written content such as images, videos or creating graphics.

Requirements

  • 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
  • Minimum 2 A Levels / predicted grades August 2026) - Grade C or above, or the equivalent qualification)?
  • Good communication and basic IT skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
  • Good organisational and time management skills, with a reliable and professional approach
  • A positive attitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn and develop
  • The ability to work collaboratively, showing resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering your best
  • Right to work in the UK and meet the government's apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements.

Benefits

  • 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
  • 2 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
  • Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
  • Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England
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The West of England Combined Authority is made up of three of the local authorities in the region – Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Working with our partners, including the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership, North Somerset Council and other local service providers, our aim is to deliver economic growth for the region.

Founded in 2017
Bristol, England, GBR
374 employees (29 in marketing)
67% recommend to a friend

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Monthly Google Ads Budget
$12
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53.6%
Direct
35.2%
Referral
5.8%
Social
4.1%
Paid
1.3%

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