Communications Assistant (Apprentice)

Vacancy Introduction

Come and join our team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in communications while gaining hands-on experience across a busy Communications team.

As a Communications Assistant Apprentice, you’ll support a range of external communications activity, helping to plan, create and deliver content across media, digital, social and corporate channels.

You’ll work closely with the External Communications Leader and wider Communications team, getting involved in content creation, media monitoring, campaign support, research and communications projects. You’ll also gain valuable experience of how communications support a large organisation and its reputation.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll develop your writing, digital, organisational and communications skills, building your confidence and taking on more responsibility as you progress.

Want to know more? Take a look at our job description attached to the bottom of this webpage.

Our working patterns are non-contractual. Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the Communications team with day-to-day activities, particularly external communications 
• Help plan, create and distribute communications across different channels 
• Draft, format and proofread communications content 
• Monitor media coverage and help track and report results 
• Maintain media lists, campaign trackers and communications records 
• Support the delivery of communications campaigns, projects and initiatives 
• Help organise and deliver corporate events and colleague engagement activities 
• Carry out research to support communications and content 
• Provide general administrative support to the Communications team 
• Get involved in team projects, continuous improvement and development opportunities as part of the apprenticeship

The person we are looking for 

• A strong communicator with good written and verbal skills 
• Organised and detail-focused, with an eye for accuracy 
• Curious and eager to learn, with an interest in communications, media, storytelling or PR 
• Comfortable using digital tools and social media 
• Able to manage tasks, meet deadlines and prioritise with guidance 
• Proactive, positive and adaptable, with a willingness to get involved 
• A team player who enjoys working with others and supporting shared goals 
• Confident using Microsoft Office and basic digital tools 
• Interested in developing their communications skills and knowledge through an apprenticeship

Perks of the job

At the East of England Co-op, we strive to be the best place to work. We invest in our colleagues to help them to progress in their careers and achieve their full potential. How do we do this?  

• Competitive rates of pay
• 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements*
• Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes
• Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over 900 high street and online retailers
• Financial wellbeing support, including Stream®
• Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and SmartTech (after a qualifying period)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services
• Employee Assistance Programme

We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace - perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co-op and our colleagues.

* Enhanced on statutory terms, subject to service criteria.