Internal Communications Apprentice
| Company: | Heron Foods |
|---|---|
| Salary: | National Minimum Wage (age dependent) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hull, HU14 3HJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Internal Communications Apprentice
Location: Melton (near Hull, HU14 3HJ)
Salary: National Minimum Wage (age dependent) + 30 days holiday + pension + staff discount across Heron Foods & B&M
If you're looking to start your career in communications, content creation, and employee engagement, this could be the perfect
opportunity for you.
As an Internal Communications Apprentice, you'll support our Internal Communications team to help keep colleagues across our
stores, distribution centre and Store Support Centre informed, engaged and connected. You'll gain valuable experience creating
communications, supporting campaigns, and helping deliver messages that reach employees across our growing business.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical communication, administration and creative skills while earning a nationally
recognised qualification.
This position offers:
* National Minimum Wage (age dependent)
* 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Staff discount across Heron Foods and B&M
* A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification
* Full training and support
* Excellent opportunities for career development
* Office-based role at our Store Support Centre
About the Role
You'll work closely with our Internal Communications team, supporting the delivery of engaging content and communications that
help colleagues stay informed about company news, business updates, people initiatives, events, promotions and successes. Working
alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn how effective communication contributes to culture, engagement and business
performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with the creation and distribution of internal communications
* Drafting content for colleague newsletters, announcements and company updates
* Supporting colleague engagement campaigns and initiatives
* Helping maintain internal communication channels and content platforms
* Gathering information and stories from departments across the business
* Providing general administrative support to the Internal Communications team
What You'll Need
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* Creativity and an interest in content creation
* Confidence using computers and learning new systems
* A proactive and flexible approach to work
* Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* An interest in Communications, Marketing, Employee Engagement or Business Administration
Qualifications
* Good standard of English and Maths
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel (desirable but not essential)
About Heron Foods
Heron Foods is part of the B&M Group and operates 340+ stores across the UK. We're a fast-growing, value-driven retailer offering
a friendly, supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for development.
Our apprenticeship programmes provide the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while earning and learning, helping
you build a successful long-term career.
If you're ready to take your first step into a professional career in communications and employee engagement, we'd love to hear
from you.