Level 6 Marketing and Communications Apprentice

Summary

Are you a creative, motivated individual with a passion for storytelling, digital media, and making a difference in education? The Sea View Trust, a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, is offering an exciting opportunity to launch your career with a Marketing and Communications Apprenticeship.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Digital marketer (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Term time only, working 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays 8.30am to 4.00pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the central team of The Sea View Trust whilst gaining a recognised qualification.

You will have the opportunity to work at Trust level, across a network of educational settings, and across the broader activities of the organisation, supporting meaningful communications that inspire learners, engage families, grow awareness and strengthen partnerships.

You will be required to:

Assist in creating content for websites, newsletters, social media, and internal communications
Support the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns and school events
Capture photos and videos that highlight our achievements
Help monitor social media engagement and website performance
Collaborate with staff across the Trust to ensure consistent and positive messaging
Learn how to use professional tools

We are looking for:

A keen interest in digital marketing, communications, or design
A creative mindset and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths (Grade 4 or above)

What We Offer:

A nationally recognised qualification in marketing
Mentoring and support from experienced professionals
Access to high-quality training and development opportunities
A welcoming and inclusive team environment
Real experience that can lead to long-term career pathways within the Trust or beyond

Where you’ll work

CLOD LANE
HASLINGDEN
ROSSENDALE
BB4 6LR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Digital marketer (integrated degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Develop and critically apply the concepts, principles and theories of marketing relevant to the interdisciplinary topics of digital marketing
Apply the 4 marketing principles (product, price, place, promotion) and considerations of the business / marketing campaign.
Write and create content for the different audiences, online channels and create clear “Call to Actions” and user journey’s
Demonstrate how to promote and apply content marketing effectively through the appropriate media channels, relationship management systems and communication platforms to ensure brand and cultural awareness are maintained throughout marketing strategies.
Select a variety of appropriate research methodologies, platforms and technologies to synthesise information and apply to the organisation’s digital marketing strategies, drivers and customer behaviours
Manage, plan, specify, lead and report on digital marketing projects.
Manage and optimise key channels and content within a digital marketing plan.
Manage interfaces and the supply network of the organisation and customer by applying the appropriate E-commerce strategies and models available and whenever appropriate taking global engagements into account.
Apply a marketing mix / digital marketing mix to meet customer expectations.
Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from all types statistical analysis of campaign performance, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations with financial and budgetary requirements to demonstrate Return on Investment (ROI).
Engage communities through Email Marketing and Social Media to stimulate and encourage communication through positive discussion and engagement.
Apply the appropriate tools for a data-led approach to analyse marketing information and platforms, data and social media and recognise what is actually important for insights and optimisation to provide solutions for marketing decisions
Contribute to business, planning and marketing strategies to recognise and respond quickly to opportunities and customer requirements whilst embracing change.
Identify, recognise and understand internal and external business intelligence and factors that may impact future operations.
Interpret, communicate and brief internal or external stakeholders on digital business requirements.

Your training plan

Working towards a Level 6 Digital marketer (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard. The training will take place at Burnley College one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language and Maths (grade Grade 5 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Business or Media (grade 4/C or above)

BTEC in:

Marketing (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Presentation skills
Creative
Experience in marketing
Computer literate
Use of social media platforms

Other requirements

The apprentice will be required to work flexibly across the Trust so an element of hybrid working will be necessary. Term time only plus 5 Inset days – no holidays are permitted during the 195 day school year.

About this company

The Sea View Trust, located in the North West of England, was formed on 1st November 2019 through the merger of the former View Trust and Blackpool Multi Academy Trust. The Sea View Trust is proud to be a community organisation that serves local children and families, currently located across Blackpool and Rossendale.

https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/welcome (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis Team

themis@burnley.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315275.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Monday 12 May 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

Applicants must apply through The Sea View Trust website.

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