The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Graduate Scheme / Internship Programme
0-1 yearSkills to master
- Project support, basic communication drafting, data entry and accuracy, team collaboration, understanding corporate processes.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully completed assigned tasks with minimal errors.
- Demonstrated initiative in learning new systems and processes.
- Received positive feedback on communication and teamwork from colleagues.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to contribute to projects.
- 2
Administrative Assistant / Project Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Meeting coordination, documentation management, stakeholder communication (basic), task tracking, problem-solving.
You're ready to move on when
- Managed multiple administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Supported project managers effectively, anticipating needs.
- Showed an interest in the 'why' behind projects, not just the 'what'.
- Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills.
- 3
Internal Communications Assistant
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Content creation (various channels), audience segmentation (basic), brand voice adherence, feedback collection, event support.
You're ready to move on when
- Produced clear and engaging internal communications.
- Understood different communication channels and their effectiveness.
- Showed sensitivity to audience needs and perspectives.
- Contributed to successful communication campaigns.


