Pay rate: Apprenticeship Department: Communications Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Are you passionate about content creation, design, and storytelling? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to kick-start your career in communications? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! MKUH is looking for a Communications Apprentice to join our busy team. You’ll play a key role in delivering our internal and external communications plans while developing your own expertise in content creation and communications more broadly. We’re Looking For Someone With A passion for design (Canva, Adobe) Basic to intermediate photography & videography skills Strong written and verbal communication The ability to multitask and stay organised A kind, positive and willing approach to teamwork This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience in one of the most demanding communications environments you will find. To discuss this role before applying, please contact: communications@mkuh.nhs.uk and one of the team will be happy to answer your questions. Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview dates: 1st and 3rd July 2025 In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk , highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is. You are 16 years old or over, You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years, You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications, You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role, You have not previously undertaken a similar or higher qualification (E.g a degree in Marketing Please bring your Maths and English certificates with you to interview, should you be invited. This role is a fixed term contract of 18 months. For the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, you will be paid the national apprentice wage. From month 13 to the end of contract, you will receive the national pay vs your age. For existing members of staff, Annex 30 may apply, of which pay rates may differ. To find out more, email us on Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk. MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023). Benefits You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parking Free refreshments Great flexible working opportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bernadette Ahmed Job title: Head of Communications and Engagement Email address: Bernadette.Ahmed@mkuh.nhs.uk. Location : Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom