PR & Comms Apprentice

Overview

The BFC is looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to assist the marketing team with creative campaigns, branding, photography and ad hoc requirements. Do you have a strong interest in fashion and are looking to start a career in the PR & Comms sector? This role could be perfect for you, apply now!

Apprentify are hiring on behalf of our client:

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to further the interests of the British fashion industry and its designer businesses by harnessing and sharing collective knowledge, experience, and resources of the sector. Formed in 1983, the BFC is funded by industry patrons, commercial sponsors, and the government including the Mayor of London and the ERDF. It leads the industry through creative influence and is strategically repositioning British fashion in the global fashion economy.

Responsibilities:

• Website admin inc. content upload (imagery, job descriptions, press releases etc.), and building of the LFW Schedule, editing & reviewing
• Maintaining the overall website design and ensuring content is up-to-date
• Day-to-day liaison with web agency for any assistance
• Liaising with the other teams in the company and requesting content to ensure that their sections of the website are always kept up-to-date & relevant
• Assisting with the management of BFC & LFW social media channels (image edits, content creation, research & copywriting)
• Creating and collating monthly reports for website traffic & social media including data analysis and report writing
• Updating the Digital Communications calendar and flagging any key dates/announcements with the team

 

Requirements & Key Attributes – Skills & Requirements:

• Strong communicator, both verbally and in written form
• Organised, calm and employs a methodical approach to work in a busy, high-pressure environment
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Enthusiastic with an eye for detail
• Maintains a positive attitude and develops strong working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator) skills also preferable

Entry requirements

Keen and clear interest in the fashion industry is key

A minimum of GCSE grade 4/C or above in both Maths and English (Evidence required)

Not already hold a qualification at level 4/foundation degree/HNC or above in the same area that you wish to study

 

Skills requirements

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative,

Training to be provided

You will undertake the groundbreaking Juice Academy PR and Communications Level 4 apprenticeship.

We have designed our programme to offer you several distinct routes to focus your career path and specialise in areas such as digital PR and influencer marketing. These paths are designed to jump start your career and make you stand out in a competitive field, increasing your future earning potential.

During the 15 months of training, you will learn cutting edge theory and industry practice across ten units:

• The PR Industry
• Campaign Management #1
• Campaign Management #2
• Reputation Management
• PR Strategy
• Content Production
• Content Distribution
• Content Evaluation
• Digital PR

What you will receive:

• A chance to earn whilst you learn amongst leading industry professionals
• Full support and coaching from an experienced Development Coach with excellent industry experience
• Graduation in under 15 months
• Access to the very latest online technical and marketing training
• PR and communications projects based on real life scenarios within your business to enhance learning
• Develop expertise in an area to develop your career with our bespoke Path to Mastery
• One to one support and coaching in social media marketing, Google advertising, copywriting, content production and tools to enhance digital PR and communications

Things to consider

25 days annual holiday Opportunity to attend London Fashion Week 3x per year. Hybrid work - 2 days in the office per week. Expectations to attend all fashion award shows that the BFC are involved in.

Future Prospects

Full-time job role upon completion of the programme. Level 4 qualification in PR & Communications