Digital Communications & Content Apprentice

As an apprentice you will provide creative digital content, project and administrative support to the Communications Team whilst developing practical skills in digital communications. Working under supervision, you will help plan, create, publish and evaluate content across the Trust's digital channels, including websites, social media, digital screens and multimedia content. You will work as a key member of the Digital Communications Team to assist in the maintenance of our CUH website, producing creative content, including evidence-based digital campaigns, using the Trust's channels and providing a responsive, efficient and effective engagement and communications service for staff, volunteers and other stakeholders. You will gain experience across a broad range of digital communications activities while undertaking a recognised apprenticeship programme, with opportunities to contribute to wider communications projects and activities across the department.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study a Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship. You will need to have minimum GCSE Grade 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2 or above in Maths and English. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic and be keen to learn.We are a busy Communications Team and you must be able to adapt to changing environments and situations.The contract length is for 24 months and the apprenticeship salary on commencement is £16,258; after 12 months in post this will increase to the National Minimum Wage. The Trust is proud of its values of Together Safe, Kind and Excellent and looks to provide its staff with support, training and progression opportunities. You will receive support and advice to gain a wide range of experience and skills, supervision and mentoring from the department throughout the post as well as additional support from a dedicated Apprenticeship Team.You will also gain support in applying for your next step in employment towards the end of your apprenticeship contract. We have a high percentage of previous apprentices who have successfully gained further employment with us with opportunities to gain higher qualifications.

So, if youre up for a challenge, are creative and share our passion for putting patients first then wed love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Abbie Jarvis, Digital Content Producer,abbie.jarvis1@nhs.net

This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 24th September 2026.

There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice.

We also have apprenticeships in nursing which are subject to different terms. For more information on the Nursing Apprenticeship scheme please check our website http://bit.ly/3Akstsm

NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have:

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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