Are you aged 18 – 24, unemployed and claiming Universal Credit? If yes, then this job could be the perfect match for you and help you kickstart your journey into the workplace. To read more on the Kickstart Scheme set up by the government, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme.

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This role will be 25 hours a week, Monday – Friday. Hours per day will be agreed with your line manager.

The Company

We’re TalkTalk, a challenger brand in the world of Broadband, Phone, Mobile and TV. Our job is to bring the best value connectivity, to everyone. We believe every customer matters, so we offer products and services that are simple, affordable, reliable and fair.

We’ve created a working environment where you can be yourself and give your all. This 6-month placement promises to be exciting, meaningful, and challenging. If this appeals to you then please click apply.

The Department

The PR team at TalkTalk includes the PR Manager and Head of PR. The team is part of the wider External comms, Public Affairs and Regulation team. We also work with a roster of PR agencies which support with PR activity across TalkTalk Consumer and TalkTalk Business. You’ll be reporting to the PR Manager and Head of PR.

Roles and Responsibilities:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, digitally savvy PR Executive to support the Consumer PR team, helping to deliver consumer-facing campaigns and reactive stories aimed at promoting our very latest products and innovations. As part of the role the PR Executive will also support TalkTalk Business’s PR activity as well as play a key role in ensuring we monitor and protect the company’s external reputation. Tasks will include: Supporting the PR Manager and Head of PR with national and hyper-local campaigns, reactive news jacking opportunities, and influencer activations across consumer and B2B. Write and review media materials such as press releases, media alerts, briefs and blogs. Represent the consumer PR team in meetings and manage internal stakeholders. Help to manage our roaster of PR agencies. Support with media sell-ins.

Additional Support you will receive:

· Teamwork

· Communication

· Problem solving

· The use of office applications

· Developing a growth mindset

· Working independently and potentially working remotely

· Dealing with difficult customers/stakeholders

During the placement, you will be fully supported through the following ways:

· Regular check ins with your manager

· Informal monthly check ins with the Early Careers Manager and other kickstart colleagues

· Training and development workshops to support employability and interpersonal skills

· An assigned buddy within your team

· A mentor from our senior leader population

· Bespoke Kickstart diary to capture your learnings and progress throughout

· CV/LinkedIn and Job Application support with mock interviews

· And so much more…

As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customer we serve. Being inclusive is part of our DNA; we are all 100% human, and we create a culture where you can truly be yourself.

We’re also not your usual 9-5. We are a dynamic workplace and we want to talk to you about how you like to work.