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PR and Communications Apprentice - UCB
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Job Description
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 which 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
- September 2026
Interview Date
- September 2026
Closing Date for Applications
- 26th August 2026
To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. Once you submit, you will receive an email to verify your email address that will then submit your application to us. If you do not receive an email confirming your application, please check with us that this has been submitted.
If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance.
Next Steps
Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email. The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager.
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.
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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
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- 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.
Things To Be Considered
- Please ensure that you currently live within or can relocate to a commutable distance of the site.
- The individual will be working within a professional environment and must therefore adhere to site dress code procedures.
- All applications to be made through Cogent Skills, do not contact UCB directly.
About UCB
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, with a focus on neurology and immunology.
UCB’s ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders – putting patients at the centre of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science and are now more than 9000 people in all four corners of the globe.
Our medicines treat millions of people around the world, and we are engaging with patients, their families and healthcare professionals to address their unmet needs. We want to enhance our understanding of disease and the real-life experiences of patients so that our teams can deliver the right drug and the right care to the right patient.
UCB is continuously working to advance science and embrace new knowledge. We are leveraging scientific advances and skills in areas such as genetics, biomarkers and human biology. Patients inspire us to bring them value through cutting-edge science, innovative treatments, and practical solutions – so that they and their carers can get on with their lives.
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