Communications Assistant (Apprenticeship)

We are looking for someone who wants a place to start out their career in communications. The level 4 apprenticeship will equip the successful candidate to give practical support to the busy internal communications and press office team at Leigh Day. This is a junior role and will be paying £23,100.

Main duties and responsibilities

Communications

• Support in the implementation of external and internal communications campaigns and plans including, but not limited to:
• Assisting with design, production and editing of content including graphics and video
• Creating, writing and uploading content on Leigh Day's social media channels
• To become fully knowledgeable in the use of the website content management system, media monitoring system and media database, as well as SharePoint and HubSpot for internal communications
• Post web articles and news stories as requested and ensure web pages are kept up to date
• Undertake research as and when required by the communications/press team
• Collate data-led reports on media coverage and social media performance
• Proactively work with others to meet goals and deadlines, ensuring relevant stakeholders are kept up to date
• Contribute information and data-led research as requested to input into the strategic planning process
• Follow team processes and input into sharing of best practice
• Develop a good awareness of the firm's work and of the competitive legal landscape
• To organise meetings for the team, coordinate media training and arrange interviews with journalists

Other Responsibilities

• To maintain a flexible approach whilst assisting in implementing campaign plans
• Any other general communications administration tasks
• Develop an understanding of core communications principles

Essential Experience

• Interest in working with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all
• Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely, in writing and verbally
• Demonstrable experience of working within a busy environment
• Proven ability in demonstrating patience, resilience and flexibility whilst managing daily tasks
• Demonstrable enthusiasm and motivation to grow within a communications role and gain further communications knowledge

Desirable Experience

• Intermediate level proficiency in working with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), HTML & CMS platforms

About Leigh Day

We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (typically 3 days from home for a full time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Electric car scheme

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.