Apprentice Public Relations and Communications Assistant

Public Relations and Communications Assistant

Salary:
London Living Wage

Location:
Islington Council, Town Hall

Hours: 35 hours per week

Does the idea of creating and delivering campaigns excite you?

If you’re interested in lobbying central Government and building campaigns – there’s a future in public affairs and external comms for you. That’s where the Public Relations and Communications Assistant apprenticeship comes in!

Our apprenticeships combine working in a great job with training, development, and a competitive salary. You will be given dedicated time in your working week to focus on your studies. You will also have access to a network of amazing, friendly colleagues from within the organisation and tutors to support your learning.

The Public Relations and Communications Assistant apprenticeship consists of an 18-month opportunity to learn and to provide support to the External Communications and Campaigns team. We are responsible for delivering effective campaigns related to specific objectives and organisational goals. Your duties will include supporting the planning and delivering of campaigns, building stakeholder relationships and producing and researching content. You will gain an understanding of the work of the team and will work in a supported learning environment whilst working towards a nationally recognised Level 4 Public Relations and Communications apprenticeship.

• Be aged 16 or above and
• Be an Islington resident or
• Islington care leaver or
• Islington school leaver in the last 12 months

• Not already have a qualification at the similar level or above in this apprenticeship subject
• Not have extensive skills or experience in this apprenticeship subject.
• Pass the course entry test(s) for example in Maths and English
• Provide evidence of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ A-C in any subject

Closing Date:
Sunday 1 November

Interview Day:
Interviews week commencing Monday 16 November Apprenticeship

Start Date:

January 2027

• Build stakeholder relationships including developing contacts within the media, central Government, the public, internal colleagues, and various audiences.
• Support the planning and delivery of campaigns by undertaking tasks such as desk research, event co-ordination, and database management.
• Produce written content such as press releases, articles, social media content, bulletins, and blogs, that is accessible to meet the needs of different audiences and channels.
• Able to adapt communication styles as appropriate to the audience.
• Use qualitative and quantitative research to analyse and evaluate public affairs and communications activities and present findings to project stakeholders.
• Analyse and interpret complex subjects through different communication channels and identify areas for improvement.
• Input to and review communications programmes and plans.
• Undertake risk assessment and provide information to support stakeholder planning and strategy.
• Plan and deliver engagement activities for stakeholders, such as curating the content, supporting events, and collating feedback.
• Proofread and edit communications materials such as press releases, briefings, and social media content.
• Meet the council's writing style, brand guidelines and accessibility requirements in all communications.

• Complete a level 4 public affairs and communications assistant apprenticeship qualification.
• Study Maths and English if you have not already achieved a GCSE or Level 2 equivalent.
• Participate in the Councils apprenticeship network and various development activities.
• Have access to a buddy/mentor.

After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained your level 4 qualification.…