Communications Apprentice

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is committed to developing the next generation of communications professionals.

The Communications team, within Strategy and Communities, leads the council’s approach to communications, campaigns, media relations and digital content. The team works across the organisation to ensure that council priorities are communicated clearly, residents can access information about services and initiatives, and communications activity supports meaningful engagement and impact.

We are looking for a Communications Apprentice to support the team while developing skills in communications, media and digital content.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

• Support the production of communications content across digital and internal channels.
• Assist with the delivery of communications campaigns.
• Help monitor media coverage and communications performance.
• Support the coordination of communications activity across the team.
• Develop professional communications skills through training and practical experience.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong interest in communications, media or digital content.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills.
• Is organised and willing to learn.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Is motivated to develop professional communications skills.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

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• Job Description & Person Specification