Communications Apprenticeship

Join us at MyVision Oxfordshire

Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and RNIB are collaborating with charities in the sight loss sector to create new opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to find employment through the Get Set Progress Internship programme. This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010. The apprenticeship is open to applicants of any age. MyVision Oxfordshire is delighted to be offering an internship as part of the Get Set Progress scheme.

MyVision Oxfordshire offers free information, advice, and support to blind and visually impaired adults and children in Oxfordshire.

Sight loss is a challenging reality for thousands of people in our local community and we are committed to supporting visually impaired people achieve independence and confidence. MyVision Oxfordshire provides a range of services across the county including:

• Information & Advice
• Equipment Provision
• Technology Training
• Befriending and Counselling
• Clubs, Groups, and Sporting Activities
• Children’s events
• And much more

You can find out more about our work and services at our website: www.MyVision.org.uk

Our Values

MyVision is committed to supporting visually impaired people to achieve independence and confidence.

MyVision has a strong commitment to employing staff and volunteers with lived experience of sight loss.

What are the benefits of the Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship for me?

• Opportunity to train alongside work
• Gain a qualification which is the equivalent of 2 A-Level

What are the benefits of a Get Set Progress (GSP) internship for me?

The first 9 months of your apprenticeship you will be part of a large cohort of fellow interns and gain the following:

• Obtain valuable work experience within the charity sector
• Technology support (Including Microsoft Office) and upskilling opportunities
• Online and in-person Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to present and network with Senior leaders within the Sight Loss Sector
• Opportunities to build relationships with fellow interns
• A personal mentor offering support, advice and guidance throughout your internship
• Help deliver positive changes for people with sight loss

As part of the GSP Internship programme, you will also be enrolled on the TPT Works For Me Employment Programme, where you will gain bespoke employment support, guidance and advice from the TPT Employment Team, some of the skills that you will receive support and guidance around include:

• CV writing
• Job searching
• Cover letter and speculative letter writing
• Application form writing
• Interview techniques

Role: Communications Apprentice

Department: Fundraising

Reporting to: Joanna Waton, Fundraising Manager

Location: Office based (Bradbury Lodge,

Gordon Woodward Way, Oxford, OX1 4XL) with some home working.

Salary: £11.44 per hour based on the UK Living Wage. (Annually this is £20,821)

Contract type: Fixed Term 18 months, full time 35 hours per week

Annual Leave: 25 days per 12 months, plus bank holidays

Job Specification Information

Job purpose: Overview of the role:
The role will comprise of an 18month Apprenticeship, where you will gain a Level 3 Content Creator qualification (equivalent of 2 A-levels). During the first 9 months you will also join the Internship programme with Thomas Pocklington Trust.

The job purpose is to showcase the work of MyVision Oxfordshire and to communicate the stories of change in people’s lives through a variety of channels including our print newsletter, website, and social media channels.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Manage and provide engaging content for all our social media platforms
• Seek out new social media opportunities for MyVision to engage with new audiences

Website

• Manage and update our website, keeping it fresh and relevant
• Provide regular updates via our news and blog pages
• Ensure calendars are kept up to date
• Provide regular e-news bulletins and increase engagement

Print Communications

• Manage our quarterly newsletter
• Provide interesting and meaningful content

Fundraising

• Support the fundraising team with the annual appeal and our annual raffle draw
• Support our digital fundraising through our website, JustGiving and other digital platforms
• Support our community fundraising, ensuring events and campaigns are widely advertised

Other duties:

• Attend all meetings associated with your internship with Thomas Pocklington
• Complete all requirements associated with the Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Attend relevant training and networking events.
• Be an ambassador for MyVision and help us to reach out, grow and continue to support visually impaired people across Oxfordshire.
• Other reasonable duties set out by your line manager and the Chief Executive.
• There may, on occasion, be a need to work outside normal hours e.g. weekends and evenings

This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010. The apprenticeship is open to applicants of any age over 16.

Personal Qualities:

1. The ability to work under own initiative
2. High level of organisation
3. A passion for communicating
4. A supportive team player
5. Empathy and willingness to understand different people’s needs
6. The ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, clients, and supporters of MyVision

1. Lived experience of visual impairment
2. High level of literacy and IT skills
3. Knowledge of accessibility relating to web content and social media.

1. Experience in digital communications.
2. Experience of web content management systems (CMS) for example WordPress.
3. Experience of promoting activities and events through digital and print communications
4. Knowledge of using Canva, InDesign and or other digital media platforms.

What to do next

Please send an up-to-date copy of your CV, including two references. We also require a covering letter evidencing how your skills and experiences meet the person specification and job role. You may use evidence from work, volunteering, and your personal life. Please use no more than 500 words.

You can send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@MyVision.org.uk. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Closing date: 17:00 on Wednesday 28^th August 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 4^th September 2024 (in person at Bradbury Lodge)

Access to Work

Support can be provided through Access to Work if you have a disability or long-term health condition. This can be equipment, travel to work, or travel within work. You can find out more about Access to Work here: Access to Work.

Safeguarding

MyVision is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. You can find our safeguarding policy here – Safeguarding Policy. This role is subject to a DBS check and two references.

Equal Opportunities and Disability

MyVision is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident Leader. If you have any concerns about the role or the application process that may relate to your disability or health condition, please do contact us. We are also a Youth Friendly Employer and signed up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment. MyVision has a strong commitment to employing staff and volunteers with lived experience of sight loss, you can find out more here: MyVision Oxfordshire Commitment to Lived Experience.