Are you looking to kick-start a new career? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Online Training Complete a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised Project Management courses by including Prince2 & Agile. The training is delivered via video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. Practical Training Now that you have learned all the theory it’s time to start applying that into practice so that you have the required experience to start within the industry. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations. Official exams At this final stage, we will prepare you to take your official Prince2 & Agile Foundation exams. The exams can be taken at one of the approved test centres across the UK or online from your own home. PM Role Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Project Management organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator (£25K-£45K starting salary). At a one off cost of £1499, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Project Management and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.
Location: Bristol HQ (office-based position/hybrid) Hours: 35 per week (full time) Holidays: 4 weeks plus usually 5 days at Xmas (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of employment Salary: £28,000-£33,000 (depending on experience) Reports to: Head of Communications Contract type: permanent role PR Manager: This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, high-performing communications team within the UK’s leading vegan charity, Viva!. Viva! is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and resourceful PR manager who is passionate about veganism, animals, health, the environment and confident in securing national and local media coverage for Viva!. You will be helping place our resources, campaigns, investigations and activities through external communication channels while producing innovative copy, including press releases, articles and long-form content. You will also assist in arranging and conducting podcast interviews and monthly news episodes with Viva!’s head of communications and have a passion for appearing on TV and radio, speaking on a diverse range of topics to represent Viva!. The PR Manager will develop commercial and strategic relationships across print, online news, TV and radio, and pitch commentary from Viva!’s in-house experts. The PR Manager will collaborate with colleagues across Viva! to promote our diverse work, aiming to reach new audiences, inspire involvement, encourage donations and support people on their journey towards veganism. You will be helping Viva! tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Key Responsibilities: - Increase the organisation’s profile with media, influencers, celebrities, organisations and businesses - Proactively seek ways to raise our profile, utilising key staff, celebrities and stakeholders - Lead and develop strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance promotion and support - Develop media contacts across all areas of Viva!’s work - Secure exclusive media placements for Viva! investigations - Write media releases for Viva!’s various campaigns and promotions - Monitor media outlets, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media and blogs for promotional opportunities - Manage paid media, liaise with advertising agencies, source advertising opportunities and place adverts in press or on the radio - Contribute to social media, campaigns, PR and other communications initiatives - Promote the charity and our director through award entries and other means - Act as a public spokesperson in media interviews when required - Build and develop the Viva! business supporter scheme Summary of Tasks: - Manage all incoming press enquiries - Gain coverage for Viva!’s undercover investigations in national media - Actively seek PR opportunities for all of Viva!’s key focus areas: - Animals, Health, Planet, and Lifestyle - Be an active spokesperson for Viva! on national TV, radio or any other press opportunities - Seek media opportunities and pitch key Viva! staff, including the director, Juliet - Write and respond to relevant news relating to veganism and Viva! - Manage and respond to journalist requests - Report monthly on media coverage - Organise and oversee media interviews with agencies - Develop and manage Viva!’s celebrity engagement, alongside other members of the marketing team - Write and send media releases for all of Viva!’s campaigns, investigations, events, news and other relevant stories - Add media releases to the Viva! website - Establish, build and develop media contacts, including researching sympathetic journalists who cover vegan-related news - Work closely with Viva! departments to ensure all of Viva!’s campaigns and projects are promoted - Support the Head of Communications and campaigns team in developing and implementing promotional campaigns and marketing materials - Oversee Viva!’s presence in vegan print media, including writing a monthly column for Vegan Food & Living magazine and organise monthly full-page adverts - Ensure Viva! Health’s media responses are shared with national media - Identify new outlets, media and topics of interest where Viva! can be promoted - Be committed to the objectives of the organisation To apply Important – your CV must contain two referees, including your current (or most recent) employer, who will only be contacted if you are offered the job, and your current (or most recent) salary. PLEASE NOTE, CV APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER