Apprentice Public Relations & Communications Assistant
Sunbelt Rentals UK
Warrington, Cheshire (WA3 6YE)
Closes in 17 days (Monday 2 March 2026)
Posted on 12 February 2026
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Summary
Our apprentices are the future of our business. On our higher-level Apprenticeship programme, you will learn the skills to become a successful Communications Executive with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you.
- Wage
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£18,500 a year
- Training course
- Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- 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
- Develop key PR campaigns that build brand awareness across both the headline brand as well as key verticals and segments using varied media planning
- Write and distribute press releases, media statements, Q&As and briefing notes, ensuring accuracy and consistent messaging
- Support in building relationships with journalists, media outlets and key external and internal stakeholders
- Monitor media coverage, prepare coverage reports and evaluate campaign performance against KPIs
- Collaborate with wider marketing, digital and internal communications teams to ensure joined-up campaign planning
- Maintain press offices, media lists and editorial calendars to support proactive PR activity
- Expand your team working skills with your colleagues and the wider Sunbelt Rentals team
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as part of a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment
Where you'll work
102 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood Park
Warrington, Cheshire
WA3 6YE
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)
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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
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
A Level in:
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.
After this apprenticeship
We’ll also support your personal growth and development in line with your Sunbelt Rentals career aspirations. In addition to your apprenticeship training, you will attend in-house courses to expand your product knowledge and skills.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
APPRENTIFY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015392.
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Closes in 17 days (Monday 2 March 2026)
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