PR and Communications Apprentice (Level 4)

Job title: PR & Communications Apprentice Level 4 (18 Months)

Reporting to: Associate Director, Press

Working hours: 35 hours per week, 10.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday (1 hour paid lunch).

Salary: £21,000 per annum

Employment type: Fixed term, full time (15-18 months, plus a 3 month EPA)

Location: White Cube Bermondsey

About White Cube

White Cube was set up by Jay Jopling in 1993 as a project room for contemporary art. The gallery has since grown into one of the most influential commercial galleries in the world, representing internationally renowned artists such as Georg Baselitz, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Mona Hatoum, Anselm Kiefer, Liu Wei, Park Seo Bo, Doris Salcedo and Jeff Wall. White Cube’s exhibition programme extends across locations in London, Hong Kong, Paris, New York, Seoul and online. Since its inception in 1993, the gallery has exhibited the work of many of the world’s most highly acclaimed contemporary artists.

The role

The PR & Communications Apprentice will support the day-to-day running of the Press department while gaining hands-on experience in one of the world’s leading commercial galleries.

The role requires a passion for working in communications in the arts and a strong interest in learning about artists and the art sector. Being thorough, proactive and professional at all times, while having a strong eye for detail and consistency, is key, as is the ability to balance a varied workload.

While an enthusiasm for contemporary art and communications is important for you to be considered for this role, prior experience working in a museum or gallery is not required.

Hands-on training will be provided, from how to develop and follow a communications strategy and how to pitch to journalists, to how to create a strong CV.

Apprenticeship training:

Alongside your role, you will complete the Level 4 PR & Communications Assistant Apprenticeship with The Juice Academy, developing the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to build a successful career within PR and communications. Over the course of the programme, you will develop your skills across key areas including:

• The role of PR and communications within a business
• Reputation management and crisis communications
• PR strategy and campaign planning
• Media relations and stakeholder relationship management
• Content production, including press releases, social media content and opinion pieces
• Campaign management and project management
• Content distribution across digital channels, social media and outreach
• Data, analytics, reporting and campaign evaluation
• Career and professional development

The programme combines live virtual training sessions with personalised coaching, practical workplace learning and a workplace project, allowing you to apply what you learn directly within your role. On successful completion, you will achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 PR & Communications Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate.

Key responsibilities:

• Scanning and filing press clippings
• Writing and compiling daily press coverage reports
• Responding to press requests and sharing materials with journalists
• Supporting the press team at media events and openings
• Creating press kits, including designing image sheets, resizing images, uploading digital resources for journalists
• Building email content on Mailchimp
• Creating digital assets using existing design templates
• Supporting the drafting of press releases and other communications materials
• Proofing and sense-checking copy
• Attending PR agency meetings
• Taking meeting minutes and sharing notes with the team
• Supporting the press team with finance-related administration, including raising purchase orders and managing team expenses
• Other jobs to support the communications team when required

Desirable skills:

• Passionate about pursuing a career in communications in the art sector
• Familiar with White Cube exhibitions and artists
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues, learning new skills and sharing ideas
• Strong eye for detail
• Proactive and curious, with a willingness to take initiative and anticipate team needs
• Well organised and professional
• Engaged with contemporary art across a range of platforms, from reviews and features to video and social media

Technical skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Photoshop (basic)
• Adobe Acrobat (basic)
• Mailchimp experience would be useful but is not essential

Essential role requirements:

• Be aged 16 or over.
• Have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Be based in United Kingdom for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not be enrolled on another government-funded qualification or apprenticeship at the same time.
• Ideally, the successful candidate should already hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or an equivalent qualification).

This application will close on Wednesday 12th August at 5:30pm and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

First stage interviews will be held from 19th to 21st August 2026, with the successful candidate starting on 28th September 2026.

Please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship, nor guarantee future sponsorship opportunities, for this role.