Advanced Multi-Channel Marketer Apprentice (Communications & Engagement)

at  Buckinghamshire Council

OVERVIEW

We’re looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic apprentice to join our Communications Team, sitting within our Deputy Chief Executive directorate. You’ll combine work-based training along with achieving a Level 3 qualification as a Multi-Channel Marketer.
Working for one of the largest employers in the County, you will gain a wealth of skills including planning, content creation (including video and podcast), copywriting, evaluation and stakeholder engagement, as well as experience of campaign delivery and event management. Setting you up for a career in communications and engagement.

ABOUT US

Our apprenticeships are designed to give you the hands-on experience needed in a real job that brings out the best in you, with real responsibilities, real challenges, real projects and scope to grow your career.
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We are a dynamic and creative corporate communications and engagement team that provides professional communications advice and support to internal and external stakeholders, using a range of disciplines including public relations, media relations, social media, campaigns and internal communications.
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Creative thinker
• Able to analyse and evaluate engagement to identify what works wells
• Able to multi-task, organise own work and achieve deadlines
• Microsoft Office skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Good IT skills and the ability to use online software with training and support
• Able to communicate well verbally and in writing
• Able to use initiative and work independent
• Good attention to detail
• Good standard of written work with accurate spelling and grammar

OUR VALUES AND CULTURE

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

a fair and inclusive culture

• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role you’ll report into the Strategic Internal Communications Lead and contribute to the work across all disciplines of the communications team while studying to achieve the Level 3 Multi Channel Marketer apprenticeship throughout the duration of your time with us. We’ll ensure you have the support and time during your working week for study and assessments- which means no evening or weekend study is required!

You will work towards being able to undertake the range of duties listed below:

• Support the communications team with the planning and delivery of communication plans and campaigns, including researching, developing and implementing creative ideas and solutions
• Assist with the evaluation and reporting of communication activities, using various tools and methods to measure and demonstrate impact and effectiveness
• Create high-quality written, visual and audio content for various communication channels, ensuring it is creative, accurate, accessible, consistent and aligned with the council’s brand and tone of voice
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders
• Offer administration support