Communications & Events Apprentice

Salary: £17,784 per annum

Hours: 36 per week

Contract Type: Secondment/Fixed Term Contract - ending April 2023

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Don't miss out on this apprenticeship opportunity! We're looking for a dedicated individual with a passion for engagement with young people and wider communities to complete a 12 month apprenticeship with our Clarion Futures based in Birmingham.

About the role

We'll look to you to provide administrative support to the Age-friendly Communities team and wider Communities team in based in Birmingham, but as an asset to all Communities teams.This will involve correspondence with all stakeholders via email and phone; inputting data on spreadsheets; managing invoices and budget sheets. You'll also support the promotion of youth & communities initiatives through creating publicity material, writing case studies and updating social media channels.

Other responsibilities will include:-

• Building a rapport and trust with partners and stakeholders, Clarion Futures colleagues and internal and external communication departments to support them with their approach to media and communications strategy.
• Meeting with partners regularly to help them write press releases and case studies, take photographs and generally promote the good work they are doing.
• Helping to plan and run events by organising venues, delegates and logistics of the day.
• Representing Clarion Futures at events, when required and with support.

About you

We're looking for a proactive and enthusiasm individual with a flexible approach. You'll have an interest in young people and community engagement. You'll need good written and verbal communication skills as well as good organisation and planning skills.

Experience of engaging in young people's services or experience delivering youth services is also desirable.

About the apprenticeship

We offer the opportunity to study for a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship which will take up to 16 months to complete and study for your NVQ qualification. You'll develop new key skills and behaviours which will support your personal development and progression.

Rewards and Benefits

In exchange for your commitment and dedication, we will provide you with a generous benefits package that includes:

• 25 days holiday, rising each year up to 30 days after 3 years of service. You will also be entitled to all UK public holidays.
• Season ticket loans
• Company Bonus Scheme of up to 5% of your salary
• Matched pension contributions up to 7.5%

The Company

Being an apprentice at Clarion gives you so much more than just a job. You will be part of the largest housing provider in the country. We provide a place that more than 350,000 people call home and we want to do more by building and creating homes and communities that people want to live. You have the opportunity to be part of this and to make a real difference to so many. We aim to build 50,000 homes over the next decade so be part of making that happen.

Clarion is a company where every individual is able to succeed and is encouraged to reach their full potential within a culture that promotes diversity, inclusion and mutual respect. The Clarion Way puts our customers and people at the heart of all we do through clear leadership, a meaningful shared purpose and high levels of personal responsibility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career and grow your skills in the housing sector that really makes a difference to the lives of its customers.

Closing Date: 7th October at midnight

For further details on this vacancy please click 'apply'.

You can read more about the apprenticeship here - Business Administrator Level 3

For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile Communications & Events Apprentice please visit our website or click 'apply'.

Applicants must be able to travel across regions as required.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.