Community Engagement & Digital Apprentice

ALMONDSBURY PARISH COUNCIL

ALMONDSBURY (BS32 4HA)

Closes in 16 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

To support Almondsbury Parish Council in delivering high-quality, modern and engaging communications.

The role will help strengthen the council's online presence, improve community engagement and ensure residents have access to clear, accessible and timely information about council services, meetings and local initiatives.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Multi-channel marketer (level 3)
Hours
Attend college 1 day per week. Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week.

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 2 September 2026

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

This is more than an apprenticeship.

It is an opportunity to help shape how a modern parish council communicates, engages and connects with its community while gaining valuable experience, professional qualifications and a strong foundation for a career in communications, marketing and public service.

What the role involves:

Digital Communications & Content Creation

  • Create engaging content for the council's social media channels
  • Produce graphics, short videos and promotional content using Canva and similar digital tools
  • Assist in developing a consistent council brand identity and tone of voice
  • Monitor social media messages and comments and escalate matters where appropriate
  • Support a full council branding project
  • Develop and maintain a branding guide
  • Support the creation of newsletters and promotional materials
  • Photograph community events and council projects where appropriate

Website & Online Information Management

  • Update the council website with news, events, consultations and announcements
  • Ensure website content remains accurate, accessible and up to date
  • Upload agendas, minutes and statutory documents
  • Support accessibility compliance and good digital practice
  • Assist with digital campaigns supporting consultations, surveys and local events
  • Promote community projects, initiatives and local organisations
  • Support community engagement activities both online and in person
  • Help identify new and innovative ways to reach residents
  • Gather resident feedback and engagement insights

Governance & Administrative Support

  • Maintain structured electronic filing systems
  • Support document management and records organisation
  • Assist with general administrative duties

Key Responsibilities – Apprenticeship Specific

  • Complete all apprenticeship training requirements
  • Attend SGS College learning sessions
  • Participate in reviews and assessments
  • Build a professional portfolio of work
  • Apply learning to live council projects

Working Relationships: The postholder will work closely with:

  • Chief Officer/Clerk (Line Manager)
  • Parish Councillors
  • Residents
  • Community Groups
  • Local Organisations
  • Contractors and Suppliers
  • Training Provider (SGS College)

Where you'll work

MS GREGORY
THE SCOUT HALL
24A GLOUCESTER ROAD
ALMONDSBURY
BS32 4HA

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Training course

Multi-channel marketer (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Develop or interpret briefs for external or internal stakeholders and measure delivery in-line with the specification and agreed timelines
  • Plan and coordinate a marketing activity using marketing tactics to acquire and retain one or more customer segments using available resources.
  • Contribute to the generation of innovative and creative approaches across video, images, and other formats, both online and offline, to support campaign development.
  • Use research/survey software to gather audience insight and/or evaluation to support the project.
  • Use copywriting techniques to write persuasive text/copy to meet a communications objective ensuring it is in-line with organisational brand guidelines.
  • Build and implement multi-channel campaigns across a variety of platforms, either offline or digital media.
  • Proofread marketing copy ensuring it is accurate, persuasive and is on brand.
  • Use software to design and create marketing assets to meet the technical specification.
  • Contribute to the research of external suppliers to support recommendations and procurement of marketing goods and services.
  • Organise offline and digital assets ensuring they are co-ordinated and legally compliant.
  • Use a content management system to publish text, images, and video/animated content.
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets to support marketing activities such as project/budget planning and organisation of marketing assets.
  • Use technology and software packages to support day to day activities, e.g., stakeholder communications, development of briefs, data analysis, report writing, presentations and project management.
  • Identify and use data and technologies to achieve marketing objectives.
  • Monitor and amend campaigns to meet budget requirements including time and monetary costs.
  • Review campaigns regularly to ensure effectiveness, to optimise the results.
  • Measure and evaluate campaign delivery to identify areas for improvement.
  • Use data analysis tools to record, interpret and analyse customer or campaign data.
  • Develop or interpret briefs for external or internal stakeholders and measure delivery in-line with the specification and agreed timelines
  • Plan and coordinate a marketing activity using marketing tactics to acquire and retain one or more customer segments using available resources.
  • Contribute to the generation of innovative and creative approaches across video, images, and other formats, both online and offline, to support campaign development.
  • Use research/survey software to gather audience insight and/or evaluation to support the project.
  • Use copywriting techniques to write persuasive text/copy to meet a communications objective ensuring it is in-line with organisational brand guidelines.
  • Build and implement multi-channel campaigns across a variety of platforms, either offline or digital media.
  • Proofread marketing copy ensuring it is accurate, persuasive and is on brand.
  • Use software to design and create marketing assets to meet the technical specification.
  • Contribute to the research of external suppliers to support recommendations and procurement of marketing goods and services.
  • Organise offline and digital assets ensuring they are co-ordinated and legally compliant.
  • Use a content management system to publish text, images, and video/animated content.
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets to support marketing activities such as project/budget planning and organisation of marketing assets.
  • Use technology and software packages to support day to day activities, e.g., stakeholder communications, development of briefs, data analysis, report writing, presentations and project management.
  • Identify and use data and technologies to achieve marketing objectives.
  • Monitor and amend campaigns to meet budget requirements including time and monetary costs.
  • Review campaigns regularly to ensure effectiveness, to optimise the results.
  • Measure and evaluate campaign delivery to identify areas for improvement.
  • Use data analysis tools to record, interpret and analyse customer or campaign data.

Training schedule

  • Attend South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
  • Face to face delivery in the classroom
  • Assigments will be set at the end of each term that will sit and form part of the portfolio
  • There is a test at the end of each module to ascertain learner understanding before assigments are set

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A-C or 4-9)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Experience using Canva
  • Experience using Adobe Express
  • Creating social media content

Other requirements

  • Have a clean UK driving licence 
  • Access to a car to get to workplace 

About this employer

Almondsbury Parish Council serves the communities of Almondsbury, Easter Compton, Hallen, Cribbs Causeway, Hortham and surrounding areas. The council works to improve the quality of life for residents through:

  • Management of community facilities and assets
  • Supporting local events and initiatives
  • Representing community interests
  • Maintaining public spaces
  • Delivering local projects and services
  • Working with residents, voluntary organisations and partners

The council is committed to improving communication and engagement with residents through modern digital channels and innovative community outreach.

https://almondsburyparishcouncil.gov.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Local Government
  • Pension Scheme (if applicable)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Training opportunities
  • Professional mentorship
  • Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
  • Employee wellbeing support

After this apprenticeship

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

Following successful completion, apprentices can progress into roles such as:

  • Digital Communications Assistant
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Communications Officer
  • Social Media Officer
  • Digital Engagement Officer
  • Community Engagement Officer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Amy Archer

Amy.archer@sgscol.ac.uk

01179092202

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042753.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)