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Training

Introduction to the Taylor Bennett Foundation PR & Communications Training Programme

The Taylor Bennett Foundation's award-winning PR Training Programme is a full-time training course in Public Relations (PR) and Communications designed to equip participants with the relevant knowledge, insights and skills to work in the PR and communications industry.

Our training programme is designed to directly address the need for greater ethnic diversity in the Public Relations (PR) and Communications industry and is open to graduates from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic background to apply.

There are a number of programmes each year, each programme has a different partner. Our current programme partners are: Brunswick Group, Finsbury, FTI Consulting and HSBC UK.


APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SPRING PR TRAINING PROGRAMME ARE NOW OPEN – TO APPLY CLICK HERE.


The spring programme partner is HSBC.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. We serve more than 40 million customers through our global businesses: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking & Markets. Our network covers 64 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Latin America.

To find out more about HSBC visit https://www.about.hsbc.co.uk/hsbc-uk 


What is the PR Training programme? 

The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) PR Training programme is a paid, in-person, eight-week intensive PR and Communications training programme. 

The 8-week programme is centred on the Strategic Communications segment of HSBC which designs and executes all of the communication strategies for the banking and financial services organisation. The programme combines practical workshops with regular presenting and writing tasks to provide extensive industry insight and allow the development of specific skills. 

The training programme will include:  

  • Strategic Communications workshops including:
    • An Introduction to Financial Communications
    • Investor Relations and Media Relations 
    • Public Affairs
    • Issues and Crisis Communications
  • Employability sessions to help you plan your future in the communications industry 
  • Tailored English tuition session to boost your writing skills 
  • Present campaigns and research topics to a variety of audiences 
  • Writing tasks – including analysis, data evaluation, reports as well as media summaries, press releases and blogs
  • Masterclasses: weekly (virtual) masterclasses are held with a variety of agencies and in-house communication teams 
  • Training courses via the CIPR and PRCA  

The traineeships are paid. The training allowance is equivalent to your age and the National Minimum Wage + up to a Zone 1-3 travelcard in London*.

*Travel expenses will only be reimbursed if in-person travel is required. 


What are we looking for?

  • Passion for current affairs, the commercial world and the media.
  • Raw talent, ambition and drive.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills.
  • Lively curiosity and a hunger to learn.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Clear interest in the PR and Communications industry (especially financial services)

Eligibility

  • You must be from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic background.
  • You must be a graduate or graduated within the last three years. We  accept applications from graduates who have studied any subject.
  • You must be strongly interested in pursuing a career in Public Relations (PR) and communications.
  • You must be a British national or have an immigration status that allows you to be employed in the UK at the end of the programme.
  • You must be able to commit to the full programme (Monday-Friday 09.30am-5.30pm).
  • You must be able to attend the sessions in person which will be based in London.

Applications that do not meet our eligibility criteria will not be accepted.


A full list of FAQ's can be found here.


How do I apply?

Applications for our Spring Programme (programme partner HSBC) are now open. To apply, you will need to complete our Spring Programme application form – please click here to access the application form.   

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later.

Eligible graduates need to submit an application form by 10th April, 2023.

What happens next?

Successful applicants who apply within the deadline will be shortlisted and invited to take part in an initial interview with the Foundation. If successful, you will be invited to attend our virtual pre-assessment briefing and assessment day. 

The assessment day will take place on 5th May 2023 with successful graduates joining the eight-week programme from 15th May 2022 – 7th July 2023.

If you have any queries about the PR Training programme or application process, then please contact [email protected]

        Published: 22nd February, 2019

        Updated: 23rd February, 2023

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