Communications And Administration Apprentice

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Job Title:Communications and Administration Apprentice

Salary: c. £16-18k (Dependant on Skills and Experience)

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: 19 monthFixed Term Contract

Apprenticeship: Business Administration – Level 3

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:

This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart their career in Communications and Administration. From creating written and digital content for our 45,000-strong membership, to managing tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and providing hands-on support with events, you will gain valuable experience that will set you up for success in the future.

What you’ll bring:

You will bring a proactive, can-do attitude, driven by a passion for communication and organisation. You will already have good written and verbal skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office. You will bring creativity and ideas, with the natural ability to problem solve and ultimately, a desire to learn and take your first step towards a successful career in the field.

Why choose us?

Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Company funded health Cashplan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Performance-related pay
• Competitive Pension and Life assurance
• Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
• Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life’s challenges
• Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
• Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

Who we are

Every day, we're the voice of around 45,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.

Working in the Member Experience team requires you to put NFU members at the heart of everything you do. Including leading on conferences and events and member communications. This diverse remit means we need to be able to communicate on a wide range of farming, food, environmental issues with people at all levels.

Join us

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We’ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.