Public Relations and Communications assistant Review

by City of Wolverhampton Council

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role involves creating communications and engagement plans for projects within the Public Health portfolio, including stakeholder engagement, video creation, social media, graphic design or campaign management.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Market segmentation, the importance of target demographics, customer journey consideration, project management tools, corporate identity and responsibility.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have really enjoyed the programme, and it has been a great blend of theory learning and practical learning, which has contributed to the overall development in my career.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The provider and employer worked together to facilitate the learning and work plan for the programme, ensuring there were relevant tasks that would allow me to complete the apprenticeship.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • City of Wolverhampton Council are supportive with reasonable adjustments to suit your needs.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Through learning support programmes, reasonable adjustments such as external support programmes and skills coaches and learning advisors, JGA provide a 360 approach.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The level 4 apprenticeship has allowed me to apply learning theory to real life work based projects.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Number of professional networking events, career networks and development opportunities.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend City of Wolverhampton Council to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Really supportive, understand individual needs and are brilliant at supporting staff to grow in their careers.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to City of Wolverhampton Council?

    • Understand the city, our ambitions, needs and missions for Wolverhampton.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

PR & Communications

Wolverhampton

April 2025

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