At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging content and manage digital communications for the community.
- Company: Almondsbury Parish Council, dedicated to enhancing local life.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, professional qualifications, and a pathway to a rewarding career.
- Other info: Work 30 hours a week with college attendance one day per week.
- Why this job: Shape modern communication while making a real difference in your community.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (A-C or 4-9) required.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction
To support Almondsbury Parish Council in delivering high‑quality, modern and engaging communications.
The role will help strengthen the council's online presence, improve community engagement and ensure residents have access to clear, accessible and timely information about council services, meetings and local initiatives.
About the Employer
Almondsbury Parish Council serves the communities of Almondsbury, Easter Compton, Hallen, Cribbs Causeway, Hortham and surrounding areas.
The council works to improve the quality of life for residents through management of community facilities and assets, supporting local events and initiatives, representing community interests, maintaining public spaces, delivering local projects and services, working with residents, voluntary organisations and partners.
The council is committed to improving communication and engagement with residents through modern digital channels and innovative community outreach.
What You'll Do
This is more than an apprenticeship.
It is an opportunity to help shape how a modern parish council communicates, engages and connects with its community while gaining valuable experience, professional qualifications and a strong foundation for a career in communications, marketing and public service.
What the role involves
- Digital Communications & Content Creation
- Create engaging content for the council's social media channels, produce graphics, short videos and promotional content using Canva and similar digital tools, assist in developing a consistent council brand identity and tone of voice, monitor social media messages and comments and raise issues where appropriate, support a full council branding project, develop and maintain a branding guide, support the creation of newsletters and promotional materials, photograph community events and council projects where appropriate.
- Website & Online Information Management
- Update the council website with news, events, consultations and announcements, ensure website content remains accurate, accessible and up to date, upload agendas, minutes and statutory documents, support accessibility compliance and good digital practice, assist with digital campaigns supporting consultations, surveys and local events, promote community projects, initiatives and local organisations, support community engagement activities both online and in person, help identify new and innovative ways to reach residents, gather resident feedback and engagement insights.
- Governance & Administrative Support
- Maintain structured electronic filing systems, support document management and records organisation, assist with general administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities – Apprenticeship Specific
- Complete all apprenticeship training requirements.
- Attend SGS College learning sessions.
- Participate in reviews and assessments.
- Build a professional portfolio of work.
- Apply learning to live council projects.
- Working Relationships
- Chief Officer / Clerk (Line Manager)
- Parish Councillors
- Residents
- Community Groups
- Local Organisations
- Contractors and Suppliers
- Training Provider (SGS College)
- Training Outcome
Following successful completion, apprentices can progress into roles such as: Digital Communications Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Communications Officer, Social Media Officer, Digital Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English – A‑C or 4‑9.
- Course Information
- Multi‑channel Marketer (Level3)
- Route: Sales, marketing and procurement
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Experience using Canva
- Experience using Adobe Express creating social media content
- Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Attend college 1 day per week. Monday‑Friday, 30 hours per week.
- Expected Duration: 1 year 6 months.
- Training Provider: South Gloucestershire & Stroud College.
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Community Engagement & Digital Apprentice in Almondsbury employer: Almondsbury Parish Council
Almondsbury Parish Council is an excellent employer, dedicated to enhancing community life through innovative communication and engagement strategies. As a Community Engagement & Digital Apprentice, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth, offering valuable training and hands-on experience in digital communications. Located in a vibrant area, this role provides unique opportunities to connect with residents and make a meaningful impact on local initiatives.
Contact Details:
Almondsbury Parish Council Recruitment Team
