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.

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Closing date: 01 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000193321

  • 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

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Creative

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent English Literature & Language (Grade A-C) Essential

About the employer

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a wide range of valuable skills in communication at a multi award-winning council.

Employer

South Staffordshire District Council

Address

Council Offices

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV8 1PX

Contact

Kirsten Rawlins

K.Rawlins@sstaffs.gov.uk

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Training

Training provider

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Digital marketer

Level 3 (A level)

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