PR & Communications apprentice

CHATSWORTH COMMUNICATIONS LTD

Farringdon (EC1R 0AT)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 July 2025

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity to join a boutique, London based PR agency that specialises in the Fintech sector. The role involves pitching journalists with newsworthy releases and comments as well as producing website and social media content. You will be a strong writer, interested in finance and keen to work with exciting global clients.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Plus £1,320 wellness allowance

Training course
Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 7 months

Positions available

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Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As an Apprentice at Chatsworth, you’ll be part of a fast-moving PR agency where you'll learn how to deliver great communications for our clients—all while working towards a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship (equivalent to a foundation degree).

You’ll spend four days a week working alongside our team, with one day set aside for your studies.

On the job, you'll gain hands-on experience with the tools and techniques we use to shape how our clients are seen in the media. You’ll get to know the UK and international fintech world and work with a wide mix of clients—from exciting start-ups to major global players. You’ll also learn the ins and outs of how an agency runs and how to use our systems and tools effectively.

This role is perfect for someone who’s ready to jump in, learn fast, and grow their career in communications. If you’re curious, enthusiastic, and ready to get stuck in from day one, you’ll fit right in. It’s a busy environment, but we’ll support you every step of the way.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

  • Getting to know the fintech industry through research, reading, and Q&As
  • Learning about your clients—their businesses, goals, and competitors
  • Understanding how PR works and what makes the Chatsworth approach unique
  • Keeping up with the media - knowing the key journalists and outlets that matter to our clients
  • Monitoring media coverage and pulling together reports for clients
  • Keeping client media contact lists up to date
  • Helping pitch stories to journalists by phone and email
  • Practicing different types of PR writing - like press releases, articles, and comments
  • Supporting award submissions and tracking deadlines in the awards calendar
  • Creating LinkedIn posts (including visuals using Canva)
  • Keeping your Account Manager updated on your progress
  • Tracking time and learning how we manage client work
  • Researching new clients, markets, or opportunities to help grow the business
  • Writing for our blog and contributing to our social channels
  • Learning how the agency runs, how each team member plays a role, and how we work together to grow and succeed

You’ll learn a lot, fast—but we’ll be there to guide and support you as you go.

Where you'll work

Unit 412 Clerkenwell Workshops
27 31 Clerkenwell Close
Farringdon
EC1R 0AT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Training course

Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Use IT systems and software to support campaigns.
  • Build stakeholder relationships including developing contacts within the media and presenting to them in both formal and informal settings.
  • Support campaigns by undertaking tasks such as desk research, event co-ordination, and database management to ensure compliance with agreed service or performance levels.
  • Produce written content such as news 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.
  • Support the production of non-written content such as film production management, producing short user generated style content, live video streaming, social image creation, and infographic production.
  • Distribute content using social media channels.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative research to analyse and evaluate public relations 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 with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles within their organisation's procedures.
  • 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 news releases, graphics and video, and social media content.
  • Support team and colleague development through buddying or coaching.
  • Contribute to activities which focus on improving sustainability within their organisation's procedures.
  • Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
  • Use IT systems and software to support campaigns.
  • Build stakeholder relationships including developing contacts within the media and presenting to them in both formal and informal settings.
  • Support campaigns by undertaking tasks such as desk research, event co-ordination, and database management to ensure compliance with agreed service or performance levels.
  • Produce written content such as news 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.
  • Support the production of non-written content such as film production management, producing short user generated style content, live video streaming, social image creation, and infographic production.
  • Distribute content using social media channels.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative research to analyse and evaluate public relations 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 with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles within their organisation's procedures.
  • 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 news releases, graphics and video, and social media content.
  • Support team and colleague development through buddying or coaching.
  • Contribute to activities which focus on improving sustainability within their organisation's procedures.
  • Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

  • You will develop a wide understanding of Public Relations and the impact it has on businesses
  • As a Public Relations and Communications Apprentice, you will follow a Level 4 Public Relations Assistant apprenticeship standard, with a PRCA Qualification
  • This will involve “on the job” training, virtual visits from an Apprenticeship Coach, an internal line manager to provide ongoing guidance, online learning, and creating a portfolio of evidence
  • Attendance to 50+ high-quality PRCA industry-training courses.
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required
  • As an apprentice you will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if you have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the PR & Communications Assistant Standard
  • PRCA is the training provider for this apprenticeship, as well as the largest membership and industry body for the PR & Communications industry

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 9-6 (A*- B))

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9-4 (A*- C))

A Level in:

Two or more A Levels or equivalent (grade (B) and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Exceptional writing skills
  • Interest in current affairs
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to take on tasks
  • Ability to prioritise tasks

About this employer

Chatsworth is a boutique PR and communications agency that specialises in fintech—the exciting space where financial services meet technology. We’ve been in the game since 2004 and were the first agency to focus purely on this fast-evolving sector. With over 20 years of experience under our belt, we’ve helped shape the communications of some of the most innovative names in fintech. We’re a close-knit, independent team of 15 based in London—and we’ve got big plans for the future. That includes opening up opportunities for school leavers through our apprenticeship programme. If you're looking to kickstart your PR career, fintech is a brilliant place to begin. We’ve spent years developing in-house training to help people who are brand new to PR and fintech learn the ropes quickly and confidently. You’ll also receive structured training from the PRCA to support your professional development. As an apprentice, you’ll get the chance to work with a wide range of global clients—including Robinhood (a major US trading platform), Digital Asset (leaders in digital finance), MillTechFX (foreign exchange specialists), and Euroclear (a key market infrastructure provider), along with exciting new startups entering the fintech space. Our clients are based across the UK, Europe, the US, and beyond. At Chatsworth, we believe in working hard and having fun along the way. We’ve created a supportive, collaborative culture where everyone is encouraged to grow and thrive. We also value work-life balance and make sure our team feels looked after every step of the way. We’d love for you to be part of our journey.

https://chatsworthcommunications.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Wellness allowance of £110 per month, 5% Pension, Private Medical Insurance, PRCA Membership, 25 days leave + Bank Holidays, Flexible working hours including 2 days in our Clerkenwell Office, Office snacks, team socials, Lunch & learns + training

After this apprenticeship

  • The potential career path of a successful applicant will form part of discussions during the apprenticeship
  • Future employment opportunities within Chatsworth will be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Typical job titles include:

  • Junior Account Executive
  • PR Assistant
  • Communications assistant
  • Internal communications assistant
  • Junior press officer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Georgia Elston

georgia.elston@prca.global

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329760.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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