Communications Apprentice – School Leaver Apprenticeship Programme

Type: Apprentice
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About the Role:

Man Group is seeking a Communications apprentice to join its team of five people in London.

This individual will be involved in the day-to-day activity of the firm’s corporate communications department , supporting the team as it manages the brand and reputation of the firm, including building relationships with and managing enquiries from the media, planning internal and external events, overseeing internal communications to develop employee engagement globally, communicating the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and monitoring coverage of Man Group and the financial services industry more generally.

The candidate in this role will be responsible for writing and posting communications to a firm-wide audience, including Slack messages, internal newsletters, and weekly reports to our senior leaders. They will act as a bridge between the Communications team and other departments, as well as be responsible for managing some of the team’s administrative tasks. This includes writing agendas and minutes for team meetings and updating our media coverage tracker so that we can evaluate our progress.

The will be part of a dynamic and thoughtful team. They will have the opportunity to build their commercial awareness and learn about media relations, the mechanics of the investment management industry and the importance of writing effectively for different audiences, within a supportive environment.

The candidate will have the chance to develop their understanding of good communication skills and how to deploy them to build strong relationships with both internal and external parties. There will be lots of opportunities to learn about the wider Communications and Marketing landscape, which is constantly evolving, as well as to participate in specific training for working with the media.

About the Apprenticeship:

The Apprentice will be studying the Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship alongside JustIT and will be given full support in achieving the qualification.

Please note this is a fixed-term apprenticeship role offered as part of Man Group’s School Leaver Programme, targeting motivated students aged 17-23, there may be the potential to move into a full-time role following the completion of the programme.

We are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas for this programme or provide this opportunity to individuals who already have a similar qualification at a higher level than the apprenticeship associated with this programme.

Key Competencies:

• An interest in the news agenda, how the media works and what makes a good story.
• A passion for writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Curiosity and a desire to learn about the investment industry.
• A collaborative team player and quick learner

Recruitment Timeline:

• Application Window: 27th May – 23rd June.
• Interviews: 1st – 26th July.
• Offer Deadline: 2nd August.
• Start Date: 9th September.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact . https://diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust’s community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.