Apprentice Communications Assistant

Job DescriptionRole: Apprentice Communications AssistantOffer type: This is a Fixed term position for 18 monthsSalary: £24,075Location: This is a remote role based in DevonQualification: Business Administration Level 3, delivered by SCL ( Trust is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. At NCS we respect and value differences in people and all hires are made on merit.We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from an ethnically diverse background, or people with disabilities, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our leadership.We are committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace and are a signatory to the Race at Work Charter from Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network; and the Disability Confident Committed employer scheme.Role Context & PurposeThe Communications Apprentice will be focused on the auditing and updating of the Trusts intranet, drafting communications, gaining feedback on communications from across the Trust, and managing team actions. They report to the Internal Communications Manager but support and work with the wider team in achieving our goals for the organisation.Key Activities:Support the auditing and maintenance of our intranet Oversee team inboxes to ensure everyone is always informed and reacting quicklyDraft posts and stories for the Trust IntranetSupport the continuous improvement of our internal communications. Support the Influencing Service Team to ensure its success in an important yearSupport the Comms team’s extensive continuous action log to ensure the team delivers for the Trust across the whole of the internal and external communications landscape. Support the company wide communications plan, ensuring that all comms are well timed and don’t cross over.Learn about internal and external communications. Learn about business processes and will have the opportunity to create new ones. Core Competencies:Influencing – uses a repertoire of communication styles, sells ideas by constructing arguments, builds trust by demonstrating reliability and consistencyAdaptability – supports others through change, is objective under pressure and eliminates barriers to successLeading Self and Others – supports team to achieve objectives, uses appropriate delegation, takes ownership of own development and makes development opportunities for othersSolving Problems – identifies tools and techniques for problem solving, identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, establishes long term goals for team,Delivering Results – demonstrates high standard of work, monitors work against a plan, takes personal responsibility for success of team tasks and projectsApprentice RequirementsCommunications skillsProblem solving skillsOrganisational skillsAttention to detailHappy chasing senior colleagues for task completionProactive in their approachPatient and helpful mannerA keen interest in communications, reputation, and employee satisfactionOur benefits include:28 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holiday entitlements.5 Volunteer daysEnhanced Maternity/Paternity/New parental (Subject to 1 year of service) payLife Assurance24/7 access to an Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to a self-directed learning and development platformAccess to a national discount platform, shared with one family memberDiscounted Eye CareCycle to work schemeYou can request flexible working after 26 weeks of employmentWell being daysYour personal data will always be treated in confidence, in line with current data protection regulations. Please see our Privacy Policy on our website for more information