Choir Apprentice: PR and Communications Assistant

Why work at Caius?

• Benefits include:
• Generous pension scheme; 21.6% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
• Healthcare cash-plan
• 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays) (pro-rated for part time)
• Cycle-to-work scheme (following successful completion of probation)
• Parking (subject to availability)
• College gym
• Lunch on site
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment

The Role

By joining our communications apprenticeship programme you will embark on an exciting journey that provides the perfect opportunity to use your passion for music and combine this with either building on existing experience or beginning a career in music, communications and media.

Working within the beautiful surrounds of the Chapel and College of Gonville & Caius in Cambridge you will support the Precentor & Director of Music with managing our choir communications channels to current and prospective audiences. You'll be involved in recording live services and recitals, helping to create and publish engaging and appropriate musical content on our choir website as well as ensuring the information on our choir social channels are clear, up to date and audience focused.

What you get whilst on this programme:

• A fully funded Level 4 PR and Communications Apprenticeship studying in partnership with the Cambridge Marketing College, enhanced by on-the-job vocational training
• 20% of work hours spent in training 
• A part time 12-month fixed term role, salaried at £20,319 FTE (£13,546 basic salary for 25 hours)  
• A structured programme of targeted training and development activities, designed to complement what you will learn through your studies and whilst working

The College

Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity, and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with a University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.

Further Information

• Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society.
• Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post.
• During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. 
• The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.

The Application Process

To view the full job description and apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

• Please note: we advise using a desktop to complete your application form, and Chrome or Edge as the recommended browser.
• The closing date for applications is 12 noon BST on Friday 16 June 2023.
• You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Your application must be complete and include an up to date CV and details of 2 referees, one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your ability in relation to the requirements of the role.
• If you require any assistance in completing your application, please contact careers@cai.cam.ac.uk.

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