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Apprentice PR and Communications Assistant

Sovereign Network Group · APPRENTIFY LIMITED
Location
Basingstoke
Postcode
RG21 4FA
Salary
£15,680 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Public relations and communications assistant (level 4)
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
23 June 2026
Posted
9 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000036047
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in our Communications and External Affairs Team. 

You’ll work across a range of areas, including customer communications, media, and stakeholder engagement. This will help you learn how we share our story with customers, partners, and the wider community. 

 

Working week

Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiative

Required qualifications

Desired
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4

Training & development

Future prospects
  • To gain the skills and experience to start your career in PR and Communications
  • PR & Communications Assistant
  • Communications Officer or Marketing Coordinator
  • Senior Communications, PR, or Engagement Officer
  • Specialist roles in media, internal communications, digital content, or community engagement
  • Progression to Communications Manager, PR Manager, or Level 5 marketing/communications qualifications

Company benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
  • Well-being discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

About Sovereign Network Group

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England. 

Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.   

Everything we earn, we reinvest so that our customers - now and in the future - have a sustainable home in a thriving community. 

Website
www.sng.org.uk/careers/early-careers
Contact email
careers@sng.org.uk