PR & Communications Apprentice

HEADLAND CONSULTANCY LIMITED

London (EC4M 9AF)

Closes in 21 days (Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 July 2026

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Summary

Fancy joining one of London’s fastest growing communications agencies? Headland Consultancy’s apprenticeship programme will give you an unrivalled grounding in public relations. If you’re a self-starter who’s obsessed with current affairs and loves to collaborate with others, we’d love to hear from you.  

Wage

£28,860 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Pay is determined by the current rate for London Living Wage.

Training course
Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
Hours
Days to be confirmed between the hours of 8.30am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 2026

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

Headland’s PR Apprentice will be required to undertake (but not be restricted to) the following activities as part of their role:

  • Writing: Writing for business communications, communicating effectively with PR clients, writing for the media (including articles, news releases, blogs, and case studies)
    Social/digital media: Understanding when and which social media channel is appropriate and how it can be incorporated into a communications campaign. Using social media in a strategic and effective way for companies and brands
  • Media liaison: Understanding how the media operates, dealing with day-to-day inquiries from the media, pitching stories and/or products to the media, building relationships with the media (i.e. journalists), creating media lists, monitoring press clippings, sending/receiving press selection products
  • Media monitoring: Monitoring the news on a daily basis, flagging relevant articles to internal teams and clients
  • Client liaison: Be a key member of the team answering calls from clients when they ring Headland’s switchboard number, and meeting and greeting clients in person when they visit Headland’s office.
  • Deliver PR campaigns: Supporting the team in creating new campaigns, working to deliver a strategy for a client or organisation
  • Evaluate PR campaigns: Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of PR campaigns and measuring their impact
  • Research & data analysis: Conducting research for the team and/or clients and reporting key details
  • Presentation: Planning, structuring and delivering presentations internally & externally
  • Events: Planning, organising and co-coordinating events, meeting the objectives of the brief
  • Budgets: Taking charge of small finance processes related to PR campaigns 

Workload management:

The PR apprentice will also be required to demonstrate workload management by undertaking the following activities.

  • Time management: Planning, organising, taking the initiative and prioritising workload to ensure deadlines and objectives for both work activities and apprenticeship training are met. Ensuring email/online diaries are kept up to date
  • Meetings: Arranging internal and external meetings, ensuring rooms are suitable and attendees needs are catered for (including teas/coffees/ adequate IT set up for video calls etc.), and ensuring the office is adequately stocked with necessities
  • Career development: Taking responsibility for personal learning and professional development 

Working with people:

  • The PR apprentice will also be required to demonstrate the following in their ability to work with people
  • Professional relationships: Developing professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, effective listening and verbal/written communication. Ensuring supervisors and coaches are aware of work-in-progress and are briefed when any problems arise. Working with teams to achieve goals and promote a motivated work environment
  • Proactivity:  Working within teams to provide support by proactively taking on tasks, and completing tasks with a positive attitude
  • Networking: Building a professional network of other PR professionals whilst maintaining a positive company and personal image 

Where you'll work

1 New Change
London
EC4M 9AF

Training

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

Training provider

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION 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

  • You will develop a wide understanding of Public Relations and the impact it has on businesses
  • As a Public Relations and Communications Apprentice, you will follow a Level 4 Public Relations Assistant apprenticeship standard, which is a nationally recognised qualification route with a Diploma
  • This will involve “on the job” training, virtual visits from an Apprenticeship Coach, an internal line manager to provide ongoing guidance, online learning and creating a portfolio of evidence
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required
  • The apprentice will be working towards an End-Point Assessment (EPA) which will determine if they have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours listed in the PR & Communications Assistant Standard
    The apprentice must follow company and training provider procedures at all times

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 9-4 (A*- C))
  • Maths (grade 9-4 (A*- C))

A Level in:

Minimum of 3 A-levels (ideally including English) (grade 4 (C) and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Genuine interest in PR
  • Flexible and eager to learn
  • Social Media
  • Proactive 'self-starter'
  • Creative and curious
  • Interest in current affairs
  • Ambitious
  • Collaborative
  • Inventive

About this employer

Headland is an award-winning, fast-growing communications consultancy, specialising in Corporate Communications, Financial PR, Public Affairs, Digital, Sustainability and Campaigning. Our clients include TikTok, Pret, Scottish Power, OpenAI, Legal & General. Our clients choose to work with us because we put integrated communications at the heart of everything we do and we’re passionate about delivering the best work for our clients.

We’re just under 200 people strong and are based in The City, right next to St Paul’s Cathedral which makes for a beautiful lunchtime stroll. We’ve collected a healthy number of awards in our time, including PR agency of the year.

We’re passionate about collaboration because we believe it drives the best ideas. Our working culture is centred around the idea that everyone, no matter what their level, has a valuable perspective to bring.

We're looking for apprentices who want to get stuck in from day one and really make a difference to their teams. The role will best suit someone who wants to fast track their career in communications and hit the ground running. It’s a fast-paced environment where you’ll learn quickly and be supported every step of the way.   

https://www.headlandconsultancy.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Laptop + mobile device, PRCA Membership, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loan, Free lunch at our lunch and learn sessions, Company Events

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • The potential career path of a successful applicant will form part of discussions during the apprenticeship
  • For any apprentice that successfully completes their apprenticeship, they will be applicable to apply for the position of Trainee Account Executive

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Georgia Elston

georgia.elston@prca.global

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042210.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm)