PR and Communications Apprentice

If you would like to kickstart your career in PR and Communications, and make a real impact from day one, then becoming a PR and Communications Assistant at Ecctis could be for you. 

Duties will include:

You will be joining a team that is central to keeping internal and external audiences informed about the work of the organisation You will be pivotal in helping to build, protect and maintain our reputation as a globally respected authority in education, training and skills development No day will be the same - from writing articles for an internal newsletter to assisting with public affairs strategies and everything in between The role will also monitor media coverage and support the management of enquiries from journalists, as well as other external stakeholders There will also be an opportunity to assist with PR and communication-related event support, during the build-up and on the day The apprenticeship will provide opportunities to build relationships with sector experts, not just within the organisation but across the globe Supporting with the researching, writing, editing and distributing of content for external channels including press releases, blog posts, thought-leadership pieces, website content, newsletters, email marketing, and social media posts Contributing to and creating content for internal channels including SharePoint intranet pages, monthly internal newsletter, whole-company emails and other relevant methods to maintain employee engagement Supporting with the management of media enquiries Contributing to communications strategies and plans to ensure all message continues to align with our vision, mission and values, while maintaining a consistent tone-of-voice within our brand guidelines Management of relevant enquiries received in the Communications inbox Supporting the management of social media plans and channels including Facebook, Linked In and X Regular monitoring, cataloguing and internal reporting of media coverage, as well as other mentions of the organisation and services Event support including photography, video production, external promotion and merchandise sourcing

Training:

Public relations and Communications Assistant Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard:

Whilst the majority of training will take place at the employers' premises, there will be occasional attendance required at Cirencester College

Training Outcome:
Consideration for any relevant PR & Communications roles that may arise in future

Employer Description:
At Ecctis, we enable opportunity at every step helping people, institutions and governments navigate the complexities of international education and skills recognition. With decades of expertise, we’re trusted globally for our evidence-based approach to qualification and skills analysis. We work across over 190 education systems, offering insight that empowers better decisions and enables meaningful mobility academic, occupational and personal. But how we work matters just as much as what we do.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

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