This role is predominantly working from home, but you will be required to work on average 2 days per week from our office in Kemble.
Searching for your first step into Internal Communications? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join our People Team as our new Internal Communications Apprentice.
Outdoor and Cycle Concepts is made up of the well-known high street brands Cotswold Outdoor, Snow + Rock and Runners Need, and together we dedicate our time to encouraging everyone to enjoy the outdoors sustainably. As a business we are uniquely positioned, supported by world leading brands, to encourage everybody to get outside. We’ve already supported millions of customers to take advantage of their new love for the outdoors during lockdown and we’re there to support the nation with staycation UK. As you can tell we have big ambitions for the future and our people play a big role in achieving those ambitions. You will become part of our outdoor family – we invest in our talent and will help you conquer your goals.
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Applications from all genders and backgrounds are encouraged.
O&CC aims to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing. Be bold. Be brave. Join us! Please note this role is 40 hours per week.
As our new Internal Communications Apprentice your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Internal Communications Manager in the day-to-day delivery of our internal communications plan which is predominantly digitally based (e.g. online newsletters, emails and applications)
- Creating collateral, materials and content for internal communications channels
- Assisting in the production of the weekly company e-newsletter – gathering content for copy, edit, design and layout for issue
- Assisting with recording and editing of interviews for the internal company podcast, Happier Outside
- Supporting with the preparation of employee engagement surveys, analysis of results and communication to colleagues
- Assisting with the running of our monthly feedback forum, Colleague Voice
- Maintaining and updating the communications database
- Assisting in the organisation and running of events, including fortnightly business meetings, annual business conference, leadership events and internal communications roadshows to stores
- Developing an understanding of the internal communication needs within O&CC. This will involve liaison with colleagues as well as various teams across the business to understand changes and potential implications for internal communications
Why choose an apprenticeship with O&CC?
We want to support and invest in our communities by offering accessible roles to all types of job seeker. An apprenticeship with O&CC provides many benefits:
- Earn whilst you learn – get paid while you work towards your qualification. As an apprentice you’re just as valuable as any other colleague so you’ll earn a full salary of £21,000 - £22,000 as well as a competitive benefits package, which includes staff discount of 40 – 50%, generous annual leave and the opportunity for career progression
- Get a qualification that’s right for you – this is a great opportunity to learn all about internal communications and the important role in plays in businesses and receive a qualification that will stand you in good stead for your career
- Maximise your earning potential – not only will you be earning more than double the standard apprentice rate, you’ll also be able to add an additional £1,250 (max) to that with our bonus scheme
Is an Internal Communications apprenticeship right for me?
We aren’t looking for someone with existing knowledge of Internal Communications, just great writing skills, a willingness to learn and a keen interest in people. This could be an ideal first job for a recent school leaver or graduate.
As the Internal Communications team works closely with departments across the business, you’ll need fantastic people and communications skills to build strong relationships with colleagues of all levels across the business and of course, be committed to gaining your qualification.
Here at Outdoor and Cycle Concepts we believe people are happier when they escape outside. Are you ready to join our team and inspire the nation? This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
