Apprentice Press & PR Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us
Moneyfacts Group plc is the UK’s leading provider of retail financial product data and has been pioneering financial comparison technology for over 35 years.
Moneyfacts' data is used by virtually every bank and building society in the UK, the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Ombudsman Service, HM Treasury, Prudential Regulatory Authority and UK Finance.
Our finance experts provide news, commentary and insights across national & regional newspapers, magazines, trade press, online, television and radio, on the wide range of Mortgages, Savings, Banking, Personal Finance, Commercial Finance, Equity Release, Pensions.
We have an in-house broadcast room which enables our finance experts to appear in-vision for television, and we regularly comment live on national and regional radio.
Our press mentions reach 10 million consumers weekly in the media.
Every year our consumer financial comparison website, Moneyfacts.co.uk has over 8 million unique visitors.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Press & PR team in our Norwich office, to learn the tools-of-the-trade as an apprentice in our expert team of press and PR professionals.
The Press & PR department is responsible for coordinating the media and public relations of the company, building relationships with journalists and ensuring the perception of the company is positive.
You will be learning on the job with the two existing members of the Press & PR team, and will be comfortable dealing with a wide range of internal departments, including interacting with the data analytics team and wider editorial staff.
You will learn about how to provide responses to the media, how to craft and distribute press releases, and how to plan and deliver public relations events and campaigns.
The role is based on the successful completion of the Level 4 Public Relations and Communications Assistant apprenticeship, which is expected to last 12 months. The apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position at the end of the apprenticeship based on performance and subject to successful completion of all elements of the apprenticeship.
Key Duties
- Support the Press & PR Manager and Press & PR Officer in their roles
- Provide timely responses to journalist queries
- Utilise systems and software to extract data
- Support with wider areas including social media, public affairs, and events
- Attend weekly online learning sessions with a dedicated tutor
- Complete a variety of training activities including job shadowing, research, project portfolios and end point assessments.
Key learning milestones will include:
- What is PR and Communications
- How to write great content
- Non-written content
- Digital Communications
- Ethics
- Strategy and campaigns
- Planning and management
- Advanced Skills
Essential Skills/Experience
- Minimum 5 GCSE’s grade A*-C/4-9, including Maths and English
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team
- Skills in IT including Microsoft Office
- Administrative skills
- Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritise own workload
- Methodical with a keen eye for detail
About Us
Moneyfacts Group plc is the UK’s leading provider of retail financial product data and has been pioneering financial comparison technology for over 35 years.
Moneyfacts' data is used by virtually every bank and building society in the UK, the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Ombudsman Service, HM Treasury, Prudential Regulatory Authority and UK Finance.
Our finance experts provide news, commentary and insights across national & regional newspapers, magazines, trade press, online, television and radio, on the wide range of Mortgages, Savings, Banking, Personal Finance, Commercial Finance, Equity Release, Pensions.
We have an in-house broadcast room which enables our finance experts to appear in-vision for television, and we regularly comment live on national and regional radio.
Our press mentions reach 10 million consumers weekly in the media.
Every year our consumer financial comparison website, Moneyfacts.co.uk has over 8 million unique visitors.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Press & PR team in our Norwich office, to learn the tools-of-the-trade as an apprentice in our expert team of press and PR professionals.
The Press & PR department is responsible for coordinating the media and public relations of the company, building relationships with journalists and ensuring the perception of the company is positive.
You will be learning on the job with the two existing members of the Press & PR team, and will be comfortable dealing with a wide range of internal departments, including interacting with the data analytics team and wider editorial staff.
You will learn about how to provide responses to the media, how to craft and distribute press releases, and how to plan and deliver public relations events and campaigns.
The role is based on the successful completion of the Level 4 Public Relations and Communications Assistant apprenticeship, which is expected to last 12 months. The apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position at the end of the apprenticeship based on performance and subject to successful completion of all elements of the apprenticeship.
Key Duties
- Support the Press & PR Manager and Press & PR Officer in their roles
- Provide timely responses to journalist queries
- Utilise systems and software to extract data
- Support with wider areas including social media, public affairs, and events
- Attend weekly online learning sessions with a dedicated tutor
- Complete a variety of training activities including job shadowing, research, project portfolios and end point assessments.
Key learning milestones will include:
- What is PR and Communications
- How to write great content
- Non-written content
- Digital Communications
- Ethics
- Strategy and campaigns
- Planning and management
- Advanced Skills
Essential Skills/Experience
- Minimum 5 GCSE’s grade A*-C/4-9, including Maths and English
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team
- Skills in IT including Microsoft Office
- Administrative skills
- Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritise own workload
- Methodical with a keen eye for detail
Salary & Hours
- Salary: Competitive annual salary
- Hours: Full time 35 hrs per week Monday-Friday
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced Workplace Pension
- Group Life Insurance
- Training and development opportunities
- Free car parking for all staff, two private car parks
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Locker rooms with showers and hairdryer
- Fully air-conditioned offices
- Free football car parking on Norwich City FC match days
- Monday Motivation – Free treats on Mondays
- Access to discounted local bus travel
Salary & Hours
- Salary: Competitive annual salary
- Hours: Full time 35 hrs per week Monday-Friday
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced Workplace Pension
- Group Life Insurance
- Training and development opportunities
- Free car parking for all staff, two private car parks
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Locker rooms with showers and hairdryer
- Fully air-conditioned offices
- Free football car parking on Norwich City FC match days
- Monday Motivation – Free treats on Mondays
- Access to discounted local bus travel
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Internet & Web Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Press & PR Assistant roles across Moneyfacts Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Internet & Web Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,436 - £32,067 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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