At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Internal Communications team in creating engaging content and campaigns.
- Company: Join Heron Foods, a fast-growing retailer with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn National Minimum Wage, enjoy 30 days holiday, and receive staff discounts.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in communications while gaining valuable skills and a recognised qualification.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 28000 £ per year.
If you're looking to start your career in communications, content creation, and employee engagement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As an Internal Communications Apprentice, you'll support our Internal Communications team to help keep colleagues across our stores, distribution centre and Store Support Centre informed, engaged and connected. You'll gain valuable experience creating communications, supporting campaigns, and helping deliver messages that reach employees across our growing business.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical communication, administration and creative skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification.
This position offers:
- National Minimum Wage (age dependent)
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Staff discount across Heron Foods and B&M
- A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification
- Full training and support
- Excellent opportunities for career development
- Office-based role at our Store Support Centre
About the Role
You'll work closely with our Internal Communications team, supporting the delivery of engaging content and communications that help colleagues stay informed about company news, business updates, people initiatives, events, promotions and successes. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn how effective communication contributes to culture, engagement and business performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the creation and distribution of internal communications
- Drafting content for colleague newsletters, announcements and company updates
- Supporting colleague engagement campaigns and initiatives
- Helping maintain internal communication channels and content platforms
- Gathering information and stories from departments across the business
- Providing general administrative support to the Internal Communications team
What You'll Need
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Creativity and an interest in content creation
- Confidence using computers and learning new systems
- A proactive and flexible approach to work
- Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- An interest in Communications, Marketing, Employee Engagement or Business Administration
Qualifications
- Good standard of English and Maths
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel (desirable but not essential)
About Heron Foods
Heron Foods is part of the B&M Group and operates 340+ stores across the UK. We're a fast-growing, value-driven retailer offering a friendly, supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for development.
Our apprenticeship programmes provide the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while earning and learning, helping you build a successful long-term career.
If you're ready to take your first step into a professional career in communications and employee engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
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