Marketing and Communications Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a marketing, communications and social media apprentice who is organised, engaging and has excellent attention to detail. Our ideal candidate will have first-rate writing skills, track record of understanding and communicating material in an engaging manner and a track record of coordinating communications and marketing campaigns.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£18 - £20,000 per year dependent on experience

Training course

Marketing executive (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm, with 1 hour paid lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 April

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Our ideal candidate will have:

Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills with the ability to produce interesting content with a quick turn around and to present ideas verbally and visually
First rate administrative and organisational skills with good attention to detail
A good understanding of what it takes to build an engaged audience via social media, blogs and other online platforms
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Good time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure
Problem-solving skills and diplomacy Ability to manage spreadsheets and databases
Experience in using a variety of content software, website CMS, video and photographic editing
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

The candidate will be working across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. The role will be hands-on and often involve working as part of the wider White Label team. The candidate must work well under pressure, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of marketing programmes and events

Key Tasks

Prepare and curate content (written, video, graphical, digital) across a range of marketing channels (including social, email, online, web) ensuring consistency with brand and tone of voice guidelines
Monitor and create content for social media channels, which can include Twitter, (X), Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram
Ensure consistent messaging across all channels (e.g. news, web, digital and social), updating the website and social media accounts.
Manage and update internal and client’s websites to ensure all information is relevant and up to date, ensuring we are publishing fresh, informative and wellcrafted content that engages audiences.
Deliver social media and online advertising campaigns, as well as targeted and automated e-marketing.
Support on all social media accounts including planning, content creation where appropriate and managing paid ad campaign
Produce targeted email marketing campaigns using relevant e-marketing software
Undertake regular and consistent internal reporting to make sure the relevant departments are informed at all times about progress and that there is record of progress internally which can be easily accessed by all the team.
Identify new trends in digital marketing, evaluate new technologies and ensure we are at the forefront of industry developments.

Where you’ll work

SUFFOLK HOUSE

GEORGE STREET

CROYDON

CR0 1PE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Your training course

Marketing executive (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Coordinate and maintain key marketing channels (both digital and offline)
Plan and deliver tactical campaigns against SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) objectives
Manage the production and distribution of marketing materials, e.g. digital, print and video content as appropriate
Produce a wide range of creative and effective communications, including ability to write and proofread clear and innovative copy, project briefs, and give confident presentations
Able to engage and collaborate with a wide range of clients/stakeholders, across departments internally and with clients/suppliers externally to support marketing outcomes as required
Use good project and time management to deliver projects/tasks/events as appropriate, effectively. Including the ability to divide time effectively between reporting, planning and delivery
Coordinate several marketing campaigns/projects/events to agreed deadlines
Effectively liaise with, and manage, internal and external stakeholders including suppliers to deliver required outcomes
Monitor project budgets within their scope of work using appropriate systems and controls
Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns by choosing the appropriate digital and offline data sources
Assimilate and analyse data and information from a range of sources to support marketing activities
Evaluate data and research findings to derive insights to support improvements to future campaigns
Effectively use appropriate business systems and software to deliver marketing outcomes efficiently, for example to analyse data, produce reports and deliver copy
Use appropriate technologies to deliver marketing outcomes e.g. digital/web analytics, social media, CRM

Your training plan

In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 4 qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures.
Our training is all complete remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you.
You receive 20% off the job training during this Apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

More training information

DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider. We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential.

https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level 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
Logical
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

Candidates must hold a Level 3 Marketing qualification or be able to demonstrate considerable prior marketing experience.

About this company

White Label Creative is a marketing and events agency known for our expertise in place marketing and working with the property sector. We work UK-wide but have a significant client base in London and the southeast, particularly in our hometown, Croydon. As a team, we take pride in being creative thinkers who can take a new approach to making things happen – and we have the track record to prove it.

https://wlcreative.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days holiday, Annual Company Profit Share scheme, Ongoing training and career development with formal policies in place and budget assigned, Regular, varied (and fun!) staff socials, Pension scheme

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will have the opportunity to develop as a Marketing & Comms Executive/Officer at the company, whilst further developing skills and knowledge of our client-base.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Catherine

cat@dbc-training.co.uk

07508821784

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302538.

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