Communications and Events Apprentice

Provide administrative support across all Brand and Communications functions Acquire a working knowledge of how to edit the website and support all teams in keeping their information up to date Assist with administration for a range of events including the internal ‘behind the science’ day and public engagement events such as talks and activities at the Cambridge Festival Undertake routine tasks such as compiling metrics from our social media channels and website use to help us create more impactful communications Assist with photography and filming, either supporting external professionals or training to use these techniques Book rooms, order refreshments, assist with scheduling, and help to provide an informative and welcoming service Assist with the set up and administration of the new Patient Involvement Programme Work with the Events Coordinator to understand the programme of events and assist them where necessary in meeting visitors and providing a professional service Draft and prepare internal communications, including information for screens and learning how to structure and send newsletters As part of the Brand and Communications team, contribute to the ongoing development of processes and projects

Training:

The practical period is the time dedicated to the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours for your apprenticeship which includes the following components:

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administrator (optional) Business Administrator – Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Functional Skills maths and English Level 2 (exemptions apply)

The apprentice would be assigned a Business Services assessor through the college, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence.

The knowledge side would be provided via workshop remote sessions, assignments, evidence of workplace competence. Portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor.

Training Outcome:
Although there is no guarantee of a permanent position on completion of the apprenticeship, this could lead to a career in Communications and Events

Employer Description:
We are a world-leading cancer research institute dedicated to improving patient lives through discovery science. Our research will transform our understanding of every stage of a tumour lifecycle. We believe that only through understanding all aspects of the disease can we prevent, detect, and treat cancer so that everybody can lead longer, better lives. We have built a truly collaborative culture, fostering connections between scientists, healthcare organisations and industry to take our cancer research from bench to bedside. Our state-of-the-art facilities and flexible core funding ensure all 450 staff and students can deliver bold research programmes to accelerate progress for everyone. We are a department of the University of Cambridge and one of four Cancer Research UK institutes.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday hours to be agreed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative