Communications and Engagement Coordinator Apprentice (Nature Recovery)

WILD OXFORDSHIRE

ABINGDON (OX14 4RA)

Closes in 9 days (Sunday 31 August 2025)

Posted on 22 August 2025

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Summary

Are you an energetic, creative, and organised individual? Do you want to use your skills to help secure the long-term future of our environment and ecosystems? Throughout this apprenticeship, you’ll gain valuable skills and experience in creating compelling content for multi-channel use and in digital marketing strategy.

Wage

£25,320 a year

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (28 hours on the job, 7 hours per week for study leave)

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 November 2025

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

  • Lead the creation, coordination, and execution of engaging communication materials including biannual printed newsletters, press releases, monthly email Bulletin (MailChimp), social media posts and reels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, videos and shorts on YouTube, weekly news, monthly Blog, and fresh content for the website (Webflow).
  • Manage our Supporter Database (DonorFy), ensuring it is kept up to date.
  • Support the Chief Executive to organise fundraising and engagement events including our Annual Lecture, annual supporter event, walks & talks.
  • Assist the Nature Recovery Engagement Officer with community events to promote action for nature recovery and the work of Wild Oxfordshire.
  • Update our Annual Communications & Engagement Plan, communicate this to the team, and coordinate their input.

Where you'll work

THE MANOR HOUSE
LITTLE WITTENHAM
ABINGDON
OX14 4RA

Training

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

Training provider

BAUER RADIO LIMITED

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.

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 A*-F)
  • Maths (grade A*-F)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Passionate about nature
  • Highly motivated
  • Diplomatic, tactful
  • Enthusiastic, engaging

About this employer

Seeking to create a more natural, resilient, and biodiverse Oxfordshire for the benefit of all. We help catalyse change by identifying conservation needs and supporting nature recovery action across the County. We collaborate with numerous individuals, communities and organisations; offering expertly curated and inspiring information, bespoke advice, and nature-based solutions.

http://www.wildoxfordshire.org.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension with 9% Employer’s Contribution. 25 days leave plus bank holidays, plus 3 days between Christmas and New Year. Professional development opportunities by learning from our team, access to outdoor activities and events, and flexible working.

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a permanent position following
successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WILD OXFORDSHIRE

Laura Murphy

laura@wildoxfordshire.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336209.

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Closes in 9 days (Sunday 31 August 2025)

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