Apprentice Communications and Engagement Assistant

Teesport; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK port business is seeking an Apprentice Communications and Engagement Assistant to join their team in Tees Valley. This full-time role offers a salary of £23,000 per year, with duties including social media content creation, event support, and collaboration across teams. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, a creativity for design, and a grade 5 GCSE in English. The position also provides 25 days holiday and other benefits, reflecting a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Holds at least a grade 5 (grade B-C) GCSE in English.
• Has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Has creative flair with solid design skills to create social media posts.

Responsibilities

• Create eye-catching social media posts and videos.
• Plan, write and publish content for various audiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders on campaigns.
• Support event planning and delivery.
• Provide administrative support to the team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Creative flair

Strong organisational skills

Interest in media

Adaptability and resourcefulness

Education

At least a grade 5 (grade B-C) GCSE in English

Tools

Canva

Adobe

Figma

Job description

Apprentice Communications and Engagement Assistant

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates theUK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key portsand logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Apprentice Communications and Engagement Assistantat PD Ports within the Communications and Engagement Team.

Location: Queens Square, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AH.

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. The role will be office-based with time for study, offering a salary of £23,000 per year. The successful applicant will be enrolled on a level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship with Middlesbrough College. This is an online course, lasting 18 months.

We’re looking for a Level 3 Apprentice Communications and Engagement Assistant to help us tell PD Ports’ story to a variety of audiences while developing your skills and gaining valuable experience. You will support our external public relations activity and internal communications content, reporting to the Communications and Engagement Manager.

The five main things our Apprentice Communications and Engagement Assistant will be working on are:

• Find, develop and create eye-catching social media posts and short videos that grab attention and tell our story.
• Plan, write and publish content for internal and external audiences to inspire and inform.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business and our external stakeholders to bring fresh ideas to campaigns and projects, ensuring content is engaging, on-brand and tailored for different audiences.
• Support the Communications and Engagement team with event planning and delivery, including handling guest lists, sponsorship requirements, arranging logistics with venues and suppliers and booking marketing materials, plus support during site visits/events.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications and Engagement team across internal and external activities, including, but not limited to, monitoring the communications inbox, resolving queries from internal and external partners and diary management.

We are seeking someone who:

• Holds at least a grade 5 (grade B-C) GCSE in English.
• Has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and an eye for a good story.
• Has creative flair with solid design skills to create social media posts, graphics, reels and shortform videos using Canva, Adobe or Figma that stick to our brand guidelines and deliver a clear outcome.
• Strong organisational skills – we need someone who can juggle several on-going tasks at once.
• Demonstrates an interest in media.
• Is adaptable, resourceful and aligned to our company values – Safety First, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Trust, Commitment and Honesty.

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, sending your CV plus examples of how you fit the requirements of the role and meet our company values to [e-mail] use job reference CANW1861. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment day on Wednesday 11 th February 2026 in Middlesbrough.