Apprentice PR and Communications Assistant
Sovereign Network Group
Basingstoke (RG21 4FA)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026)
Posted on 9 June 2026
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Summary
As an apprentice, you will attend college while working in a SNG office, developing the skills required to become a qualified member of the workforce. You will work alongside highly skilled mentors who will support and reinforce your learning. Our support roles play a vital part in the efficient day-to-day running of business operations.
- Wage
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£15,680 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
This will increase after your first year with us.
- Training course
- Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in our Communications and External Affairs Team.
You’ll work across a range of areas, including customer communications, media, and stakeholder engagement. This will help you learn how we share our story with customers, partners, and the wider community.
Where you'll work
Sovereign House
Basingstoke
RG21 4FA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
APPRENTIFY LIMITED
Training course
Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Use IT systems and software to support campaigns.
- Build stakeholder relationships and present 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 and present 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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England.
Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.
Everything we earn, we reinvest so that our customers - now and in the future - have a sustainable home in a thriving community.
https://www.sng.org.uk/careers/early-careers (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Well-being discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- To gain the skills and experience to start your career in PR and Communications
- PR & Communications Assistant
- Communications Officer or Marketing Coordinator
- Senior Communications, PR, or Engagement Officer
- Specialist roles in media, internal communications, digital content, or community engagement
- Progression to Communications Manager, PR Manager, or Level 5 marketing/communications qualifications
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
APPRENTIFY LIMITED
careers@sng.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036047.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026)
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