Communications Apprentice

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

Looking for an Apprenticeship? Do you have a passion for social media, interested in a career in communication and a real desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

We are recruiting for a Communications Apprentice to join our talented Communications team.

Reporting into our Communications Business Partner, you’ll assist in the delivery of internal and external communications and marketing activities for our business unit, VolkerHighways. Within this role, you’ll not only have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Communications, but you’ll be working talented individuals from across the business to learn and develop your skills and experience.

As part of the role, you will complete a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship.

About Our Role

• Internal communications
  
  

You will be responsible for creating content for our internal communications platforms (print and digital) such as Blink, Newsletters, Booklets and company-wide email correspondence. You’ll also create animations and videos.

• Social media and branding
  
  

Not only will you create video content for our social media channels including the filming and editing of short videos, but you’ll support in the planning and scheduling of social media content.

• External Communications & Marketing
  
  

You’ll also assist in the creation, editing, and distribution of external communications/marketing materials.

• And there’s more....
  
  

You’ll also support our social value activities by attending engagement events eg school visits to promote road safety and publicising our positive impact in the communities we serve on all platforms. You’ll also help organise and coordinate events, webinars, trade shows, and other promotional activities to increase brand visibility.

About You

What we are looking for…

Applicants will ideally have/be on track to achieve A-level/BTECs in English /media studies. You’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You’ll be proficient in Canva for creating visually engaging content, coupled with a solid understanding of various social media platforms.

You’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, an innovator and a team player.

Ideally, you’ll hold a full UK driver’s license.

Please note the role is based on site at our Hoddesdon HQ, with ad-hoc travel to our sites across Southern England.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
  
  

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

Additional information

Note For Recruitment Agencies

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [email protected]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.