Communications Apprentice

Summary

We are recruiting for a Communications Apprentice to join our talented Communications team. You’ll assist in the delivery of internal & external communications & marketing activities for our business unit. You’ll be working with talented individuals from across the business to learn and develop your skills and experience.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Internal communications:

You will be responsible for creating content for our internal communications platforms (print and digital) such as Blink, Newsletters, Booklets and company-wide email correspondence. You’ll also create animations and videos.

Social media and branding:

Not only will you create video content for our social media channels including the filming and editing of short videos, but you’ll support in the planning and scheduling of social media content.

External Communications & Marketing:

You’ll also assist in the creation, editing, and distribution of external communications/marketing materials.

And there’s more....

You’ll also support our social value activities by attending engagement events eg school visits to promote road safety and publicising our positive impact in the communities we serve on all platforms. You’ll also help organise and coordinate events, webinars, trade shows, and other promotional activities to increase brand visibility.

Where you'll work

Hertford Road
Hoddesdon
Hertfordshire
EN11 9BX

Training

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

College or training organisation

CAMBRIDGE MARKETING COLLEGE LIMITED

Your training course

Content creator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Interpret the aims of the brief.
Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
Interpret the aims of the brief.
Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.

Your training plan

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

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

https://www.volkerwessels.co.uk/en/who-we-are/about-us (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Competitive salary, Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday, Option to buy additional annual leave, Private medical care -Pension -Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training

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

Higher level apprenticeship is an option on successful completion of this programme.

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