Corporate Communications Apprentice

Were looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Communications Apprentice to join the Smiths Corporate Communications team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of communication disciplines helping to shape how Smiths engages employees customers future talent and external audiences around the world.

Youll support projects spanning brand digital internal communications content creation and more while developing valuable skills in strategic communication stakeholder management and project delivery / management.

Alongside this you will be completing the Level Four Public Relations and Communications Assistant apprenticeship with PA Media Academy.

To find out more see the governments website here and PA Media Academys website here.

Key Responsibilities

Project management and brand

• Support the delivery of brand-related projects including the ongoing refresh of Smiths divisional brands.
• Help engage and coordinate stakeholders timelines and approvals across multiple workstreams.
• Assist in maintaining brand consistency across communications and digital channels.

Digital & social channels

• Assist with maintaining and updating .
• Assist with running Smiths social channels including our LinkedIn page.
• Support the publishing of press releases news stories and insight articles.

Corporate communications

• Support the development of content for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with drafting articles announcements presentations internal communications and digital content.
• Help communicate the Smiths strategy performance and growth story in an engaging and accessible way.

Employer brand and STEM engagement

• Support initiatives that position Smiths as a leading engineering company and STEM employer.
• Assist with content and campaigns that showcase careers innovation and employee stories.
• Assist with Smiths Foundation communications showcasing the growing  impact of the Foundation.

Employee engagement and internal communications

• Help deliver employee communication campaigns recognition programmes and engagement initiatives.
• Support global events town halls competitions and employee storytelling activities.
• Contribute ideas that help strengthen pride advocacy and connection across Smiths.

Team and operational support

• Provide administrative and project support to the Communications team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Group and divisions.
• Contribute positively to a high-performing creative and supportive team culture.

Qualifications :

Skills and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Positive proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong team player with a willingness to learn.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Friendly professional and confident communicator.
• Interest in corporate communications media journalism marketing digital or public relations.
• Experience of creating content for social media websites or newsletters desirable.

What will make someone successful

A great communications professional is:

• Curious and eager to learn.
• A strong storyteller who can simplify complex topics.
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects.
• Creative and willing to bring forward new ideas.
• Audience-focused and understands how different people consume information.
• Digitally savvy and comfortable using new communication tools.
• Adaptable and resilient when priorities change.
• Confident working with people at all levels.
• Passionate about helping others understand engage and take action.

Additional information

Travel and overnight stays will be required (in London).

Must be available to attend assessment centre dates on either 19th or 20th October.

Additional Information :

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time