PR and Communications Apprentice - UCB

This role will support the delivery of our communication strategy; helping to reinforce two-way internal communication within UK & Ireland and across the UK campus (commercial and R&D operations) and supporting the delivery of impactful external communications that build and enhance the company’s reputation in the UK.

Qualification Requirements

5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Maths and English

Salary

- £21,000 per annum

Benefits

Holiday Allowance

- 28 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays

Pension

- Employee 5%, Employer 3%

Employee assistance programme

Onsite parking

Onsite Canteen

Paid sick leave

Days off for volunteering

Employee recognition / awards

Location

- 208 Bath Rd, Slough SL1 3WE until mid 2027 where UCB will move to new site Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PP

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 17:30pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Duration

- 20 months

Start Date

- 1st September 2026

Interview Date

- July 2026

Closing Date for Applications

- 23rd June 2026

Job Description
This role will primarily support:

Internal communications to ensure local and global messages from key business units i.e. Talent, IT, Facilities, commercial functions, research and development etc are shared in an engaging and timely way across the UK campus to ensure colleagues are kept up to date and involved with key business activities.

Corporate communications to support delivery of the external communication strategy in order to build and enhance the company’s profile and reputation within the UK, including promoting our UK life science investment and cutting-edge discovery research, and amplifying global narratives in a UK-specific context, through all corporate communication channels including compliant digital content and media relations.

Commercial and therapy area communications to support the communications strategies of core marketed products and established brands to drive enthusiasm and engagement for therapy area specific activities i.e. product launches, relevant world ‘days’, sharing patient experience etc. internally and externally.

Job Responsibilities

Establish effective working relationships with relevant colleagues i.e. Talent, IT, Early Solutions to ensure a regular flow of communication material

Plan an annual calendar of UK communication, aligned with the global calendar, to ensure timely and regular communication activity

Support development of a campus-wide quarterly bulletin

Support maintenance, development and engagement with digital channels i.e. the intranet (Plaza), internal social media platform (Viva Engage), the UK website and social media channels

Support PVUs and other business units i.e. Talent, in delivering communication activities

Understand that all communications work must be compliant with the UK & Irish codes of practice

Candidate Requirements
Skills/Personal Qualities

Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with ability to target communications to specific audiences and topics

Confident using IT including Microsoft Office and other digital platforms

Ability to understand and relay complex information simply

Ability to analyse feedback and suggest solutions for improvement

Interest in people and understanding how they are motivated

Understanding of social media segmentation and targeting

Understanding of digital content creation

Training To Be Delivered
Qualification to be delivered:

PR and communications assistant apprenticeship Level 4

Apprenticeship Standard:

Public relations and communications assistant

Training Provider:

Cambridge Marketing College

Delivery model:

Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online

Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business. The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector.

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