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Career Opportunity: Communications Apprentice
Are you looking to kickstart your career in Communications?
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
We have a fantastic new position within the company for a Communications Apprentice to work in our Head Office based in Ipswich, working Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
You will work alongside our Communications Officer assisting with and delivering first-rate communications by using the full range of media and information gathering techniques to promote the achievements and capabilities of the company.
Main Duties include:
§ To support the group social media channels and website, engaging with new content, planning posts and looking out for opportunities.
§ To research, write up and post Jackson staff good news stories and tales of achievements for the company intranet.
§ Attend visits to work sites, gathering content to be used in case studies, reports, news article, video, images, social media etc.
§ Assist with gathering and organising content for industry award submissions.
§ Manage group image archives.
§ Assist with coordination and organisation of exhibitions/conferences and events as and when required.
§ Preparation of brochures, leaflets and other corporate literature
We’re after someone with:
We are looking for someone who has a passion for communication, is willing to learn and is a great team player. They will need to be forward thinking, beyond the given task along with having a flexible approach and not afraid to ask questions. Due to the nature of the role, we need someone who is confident in engaging with people at all levels.
The successful candidate will possess good collaborative communication skills, be organised and have an eye for detail. They will also be conversant with Microsoft packages including Word, Outlook and Teams.
Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required.
We also offer some fantastic perks!
· Life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
· Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
· Hybrid working – Up to 2 days at home.
· The ‘Great Escape’ – leaving work early every Friday.
· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday!)
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Employee assistance program
· Employee platform benefits
· Free on-site parking
· Open plan, bright modern office
· Company social events
· Regular fun days and charity events hosted in the office
· A supportive business who wants to help you progress in your career
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Email your CV to earlycareers@jackson-civils.co.uk
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 19/12/2025
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk
About Jackson Civil Engineering
Jackson is a regionally structured civil engineering firm with national capabilities. Our no-nonsense approach to work means that our clients keep coming back because they can rely on us to get the job done on time and on budget. We have a strong reputation a...
