PR Apprentice

ADPR LTD

Langport (TA10 9PZ)

Closes on Tuesday 15 September 2026

Posted on 13 August 2026

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Summary

A PR Apprentice at ADPR will gain experience across media relations, content creation, social media, events, research, client service and agency operations. They will build an understanding of how strategic communications supports commercial success, while developing professionalism, curiosity and initiative.

• Wage:

  £16,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Salary will increase according to National Minimum Wage and age of apprentice. Typically if the apprenticeship turns into full-time employment once complete, you will join our salary bands for the appropriate level.

• Training course: Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
• Hours: Monday to Friday hybrid role. Typically 9 to 5:30pm but we work flexible hours. You will split your time between our office and from your home working set up. There may be occasional evening and weekend work according to client events.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Thursday 1 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 2 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

No two days are the same, but typically you will be:

• Writing press releases, blogs and social media content
• Building relationships with journalists and influencers
• Supporting product launches, events and campaigns
• Researching stories and industry trends
• Attending client meetings and networking events
• Working with AI and digital tools to create engaging content
• Learning how strategic PR helps businesses grow

Where you'll work

12 Bridge Barns
Long Sutton
Langport
TA10 9PZ

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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 is a hybrid role and you will split your time between our office in Long Sutton, Somerset, and from your home working set up. Learning with the PRCA will be held online. 

More training information

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world's leading professional body for professionals in public relations, communications, and public affairs. 

Requirements

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
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

There is some travel as part of the role, so means to get into the office and events or client meetings is essential.

About this employer

ADPR is a PR agency based in Somerset. For more than 30 years, they have helped brands across the marine and outdoor sectors generate demand, strengthen industry relationships and grow market presence.

https://www.adpr.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Genuine flexible working that works around real life
• A supportive, inclusive and down-to-earth team culture
• Bonus scheme
• Regular socials, events and team days
• Mental health first aiders across the business
• 33 days’ holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) PLUS an extra two weeks over Christmas
• Your birthday off every year (because life’s too short to spend it at work) 

After this apprenticeship

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

You can expect to move into an Account Executive role, or similar, after the apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ADPR LTD

Beki Sharman

beki@adpr.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048108.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 15 September 2026

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