Communications and Events Apprentice

About this opportunity

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to develop your career in the fields of business, marketing, administration and event management whilst also gaining a much sought after level 3 qualification.

The role will be based at the prestigious headquarters of The Manchester Growth Company in Central Manchester - a major centre for business in Greater Manchester. The Business Growth Hub is the main centre for providing business support services for the regions’ most dynamic and fast-growing businesses. You will be instrumental in helping to organise a wide variety of events throughout Greater Manchester and publicising them through marketing channels.

Day to day activities will include:
• Carrying out website administration to ensure the smooth operation of the website and online tools
• Ensuring all associated administration such as raising purchase orders, invoice production and period end reports/reconciliation are completed in timely manner and are checked for accuracy
• Producing reports to measure return on investment on all marketing investments
• Providing support to help drive up the overall awareness of The Growth Hub and client engagement through developing new communications both hard copy and online
• Assisting with the design and implementation of targeted campaigns, working with other team members and co-ordinating suppliers and overall teams to ensure successful event delivery
• Contributing to and influencing the development and implementation of the hub’s overall use of social media
• Contributing to the development and delivery of regular electronic communications to the Hub’s client base, including co-ordinating newsletters and bulletins (helping create and design)
• Providing support for managing the Growth Hub websites CMS system and its content, supported by other team members
• Assisting in liaising with partners and suppliers and other team members when required to maintain the accuracy and appropriateness of website content and communications
• Representing the Growth Hub at appropriate events and contribute to the development and delivery of events targeted at clients and partners as required

What you could go on to do:
Possible progression within the company or onto the next level apprenticeship.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Skills Company.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Skills Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

A minimum of 5 GCSE’s grades A-C including English and maths.

Ideally, AS, A2 or BTEC in media studies, art and design, business or ICT.

Personal Qualities

• Highly presentable (particularly when representing the organisation at an event)
• Professional and flexible approach and attitude
• Ability to understand, demonstrate and apply MGC values: Make a positive difference, Stronger together, Empower people, Do the right thing, Build on success

Skills

Essential skills:
Attention to detail
Deadline driven
Excellent communication skills
Highly IT literate
Organisation skills

Key skills:
Team worker
Can-do attitude
Reporting and presentation skills

Knowledge:
Good general knowledge of the 10 local authorities in the Greater Manchester region.