Apprentice Public Relations and Communications Assistant

HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES

London (EC3N 4AB)

Closes on Thursday 7 May 2026

Posted on 24 February 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Public Relations and Communications Assistant to support the work of the Media and PR team in delivering impactful communications campaigns across Historic Royal Palaces sites. 

Wage

£23,587.20 a year

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Training course
Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, may work evenings and weekends.

36 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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

This will involve the creation and selling in of media materials, supporting the Press Officers and Media & PR Manager on major projects, supervision of filming and photography, and administrative duties to support the Press Office.

Whilst studying towards your apprenticeship you will also be:

  • Be a core member of the Press Office Team: triaging incoming media enquiries, arranging and supervising PR photography, supplying imagery for editorial use, providing ad-hoc support for Social Media Team during busy periods, raising and administering POs using the EFINancials system, with some work outside office hours as required
  • Create and deliver PR campaigns: With key focus on HRP’s busy events and public programme PR – producing and selling-in press materials (releases, factsheets, imagery etc.), working alongside colleagues in the Social Media Team to align messaging and maximise impact, strengthening relationships with local and regional media outlets
  • Work alongside the Press Officers and Media & PR Manager on key projects: supporting work on larger campaigns, to include annual exhibitions and major on-site events, royal and stakeholder visits
  • Supervise filming across the palaces: supporting team with the supervision of filming on site; to include large and small scale, and live broadcasts
  • Support the team with media operations: managing journalist and influencer visits, organising press days and previews, creating comprehensive press packs for visiting media
  • Share responsibility for Press Office admin, to include the management of media monitoring system and media contact database, uploading of press resources to HRP webpage and Digital Asset Management system, and media campaign evaluation

Where you'll work

The Tower Of London
Tower Hill
London
EC3N 4AB

Training

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

Training provider

JGA 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

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.

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Creative

About this employer

Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. We create space for spirits to stir and be stirred.

After this apprenticeship

  • This apprenticeship will give a great grounding into a public relations and communications careers

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES

Dave Jones

david.jones@hrp.org.uk

07972773776

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017398.

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Closes on Thursday 7 May 2026

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