UCL East Communications Apprentice

Attend project planning meetings, supporting the development of communication plans where required Develop written and non-written content and schedule this content for publication/distribution across our communications channels Carry out updates to our website and intranet pages, actively checking to ensure they are up to date Research, analyse and monitor our audiences and stakeholders to inform engagement strategies Create ticket ordering forms using Eventbrite for events, managing the booking process and responding to accessibility requests Maintain and manage mailing lists and databases Monitor shared mailboxes to act as the first point of contact for enquiries Ensure a high degree of accessibility across all our communication activities Develop and maintain an awareness of UCL’s brand and ensure that brand values are embedded in communications Contribute to risk assessments and event management plans, considering how reputational damage can be mitigated Support the procurement, briefing and payment of freelancers and contractors, such as designers, printers, photographers and filmmakers Help to analyse and evaluate communication activities and present findings to the team and wider stakeholders Support the team with routine administrative, logistical and time-sensitive tasks Assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of our events, such as press launches, exhibition private views, awards ceremonies, training workshops, and other public events Actively consider and support diversity and inclusion across all areas of work Actively participate in personal and professional development when opportunities arise both within and alongside the Apprenticeship Level 4 training Follow and actively promote the UCL Ways of Working Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager This job description may be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder

Training:

Public Relations and Communications Assistant Level 4.

Training will take place both in the workplace and PA Media Academy, located in Stratford.

College days are one day per week and will involve a combination of in-person, hybrid and online training sessions.

Training Outcome:

Work in press and communications offices, specifically in education. But skills can be applied more broadly in a range of settings - both public, private and charity sector.

Employer Description:

UCL is one of the world's leading universities. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, and this ethos – that excellence should go hand-in-hand with civic responsibility – continues today. UCL’s teaching and research extends across all disciplines; from one of Europe’s largest and most productive hubs for biomedical science interacting with several leading London hospitals, to world-renowned centres for the built environment (UCL Bartlett) and fine art (UCL Slade School).

UCL’s new campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP), UCL East, has been conceived and built to be open, accessible and publicly engaged university campus. With two buildings currently open, and more to come, UCL East is dedicated to breaking down boundaries between knowledge and experience to solve some of the most urgent challenges facing people and the plant. The campus is a unique combination of multidisciplinary research centres, teaching spaces, study areas and living accommodation.

The comms team at UCL East fall under the Vice-President External Engagement. The team ensures that the work of UCL East’s academics, students, staff as well as its extensive cultural programming and community engagement reaches the appropriate audiences.  

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental