Apprentice Communications Assistant

To help establish new and innovative ways of communicating with customers, residents, businesses and partners. Work in a manner that embraces the One Council ethos To provide support and work closely with Sefton Council Early Years and Early Help services and other teams as appropriate for communications projects. To assist in the development, upkeep, monitoring and analysis of Sefton Council’s Early Years and current social media platforms and web-based products. To assist with implementation of communications activity which:

- Reflects the Council’s vision and key priorities and messages

- Promotes the Council’s services and enhance its reputation

- Is targeted to the appropriate audiences

To help maintain the Council’s website internally and externally including creating and optimising content. To promote the Council’s corporate identity and act as a brand guardian. To ensure that all documentation, and electronic data is produced to a consistently high standard.

Training:
Level 3 Multi Channel Marketer  The training will be delivered at the workplace

Training Outcome:
Apprentice will receive on programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract Job seeking support is also included

Employer Description:
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. May be required to attend appointments outside of core working hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience