Communications Apprentice South Staffordshire District Council
Reporting to the Communications Manager, this the perfect opportunity for a keen and passionate candidate to learn about running successful social media campaigns, discover how to make the most out of digital content, and even learn how to produce a magazine and construct effective press releases.
Closing date: 01 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,085.00
During the second year for employees, salary is raised to £15,350 per annum and is more generous than the national minimum wage rates for apprentices.
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Working week
Monday to Friday (Hybrid Working) Typically between the hours of 8.00 am to 6.00 pm (37.00 Hrs Per Week) with regular breaks/lunch.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
06 Nov 2023
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Date posted
22 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000193321
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Weekly wellbeing article – creating or editing and sending to all staff and publishing on the core, weekly news round-ups – creating, designing, collating and sending out to
staff, residents, members and parish councils, assisting in the creation of communication campaigns: social media, press
releases, online articles, posters, banners etc. - Promoting corporate events, assisting in the production of the all-staff Big Thank You event
- Assisting with the production of the Review magazine, assisting with administrative duties to support communications, posting pre-agreed messaging on social media, raising profile of council's social media profiles, assisting in the production of corporate videos
- And much more
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Digital Marketer Advanced Standard (Level 3)
- Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
- Training will be one day a week
- COURSE 1 - PRINCIPLES OF ONLINE & OFFLINE MARKETING (PART 1)
- COURSE 2 - PRINCIPLES OF ONLINE & OFFLINE MARKETING (PART 2)
- COURSE 3 - PRINCIPLES OF CODING (PART 1)
- COURSE 4 - PRINCIPLES OF CODING (PART 2)
- COURSE 5 - GOOGLE ANALYTICS 4
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- May lead to a permanent role with South Staffordshire Council
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
South Staffordshire District Council

About disability confident
https://findajob.sstaffs.gov.uk/
Address
Council Offices
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV8 1PX
Contact
Kirsten Rawlins
Training
Training provider
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
Apprenticeship standard
Digital marketer
Level 3 (A level)
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