Public Relations and Communications Apprentice

  • Company: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE
  • Location: WOKING, GU24 0NF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,420.00 per year
  • Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
  • Ref: NAS-2000045135
  • Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
  • Start Date: 14/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Thursday 08:45 - 17:15 Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Brief Description

You will learn new skills through PA Media Academy and hone them at Pirbright, assisting with writing digital content (internal and external), editing webpages, intranet pages and social media content, event and meeting organisation, liaising with external providers and helping with the administration of the communications office. 

Training to be Provided

Training will take place at the Press Association Office in London as well as being supported onsite at Pirbright

Future Prospects

Campaign assistant
Communications assistant
Internal communications assistant
Junior account executive
Junior press officer
Junior publicist
Public affairs assistant
Public relations assistant

Vacancy Detail


  • Public Relations & Media Relations


Assist with preparing media monitoring reports and evaluating campaign performance.
Monitor media coverage and prepare reports on publicity outcomes/ coverage.
Support media enquiries and maintain media contact databases.
Research journalists, influencers and stakeholders to support outreach activities.



  • Content Creation


Produce written content - articles, blogs, internal communications and social media posts.
Support creation of multimedia content, including photography, video and audio materials.
Ensure all content is accurate, accessible, engaging and aligned with the Institute's brand guidelines.



  • Digital Communications


Assist in managing social media outputs – posting, tagging, sharing.
Monitor engagement metrics and contribute to performance reports.
Edit and maintain Institute webpages and intranet content under supervision.



  • Campaign Support


Assist in planning and delivering communication and public relations campaigns.
Support planning and delivery of stakeholder engagement and outreach activities.
Help coordinate events, launches, community engagement activities and promotional initiatives.
Support campaign evaluation and reporting.



  • Internal Communications


Assist in developing communications that inform and engage employees via The Bull.
Support the production of internal announcements and staff updates.
Contribute ideas to improve employee engagement and communication effectiveness.



  • Administration & Stakeholder Support


Maintain communication records, databases and documentation.
Coordinate meetings, events and project activities as required.
Build positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, media contacts and stakeholders.

Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check


Comfortable working within an Animal Research facility

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