PR and Communications Apprentice

ECCTIS LTD

CHELTENHAM (GL50 2ED)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 August 2025

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Summary

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. You will be joining a team that is central to keeping internal and external audiences informed about the work of the organisation.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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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 22 September 2025

Duration

1 year 7 months

Positions available

1

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

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

Where you'll work

SUFFOLK HOUSE
68-70 SUFFOLK ROAD
CHELTENHAM
GL50 2ED

Training

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

Training provider

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

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

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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

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.

http://www.ecctis.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Consideration for any relevant PR & Communications roles that may arise in future

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@cirencester.ac.uk

01285 626102

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337413.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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