Marketing and Communications Apprenticeship

We’re excited to be working with ONE Multi Academies Trust Ltd. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Assistant Apprentice to support the development and delivery of marketing, communications, content and events across the academy and wider Trust.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and organised individual interested in developing a career in marketing, digital content, social media and school communications. The role aligns with the Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer apprenticeship, providing the opportunity to gain practical experience while contributing to real projects that support the academy, Trust and wider community. As a Marketing and Communications Assistant Apprentice, you will support a range of activity, including social media, website content, photography, video, printed materials, campaigns, open days and events. You will help develop an engaging presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok, creating content that showcases academy life, achievements and events. You will also support principal and academy update videos, promotional campaigns and event coverage, as well as helping to plan and deliver academy and Trust events, including invitations, presentations, photography, filming, sound and AV. Previous professional experience is not essential. We are looking for a creative, proactive and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Assistant Apprentice who is willing to learn, has good communication skills and an interest in tools such as Canva, Photoshop/Adobe Creative Suite and video-editing software. Most importantly, you should have initiative, an eye for engaging content and a willingness to get involved in showcasing the positive things happening across the academy.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement online marketing campaigns to support the marketing team’s recruitment activity
• Assist with the planning and implementation of marketing campaigns
• Research, develop, and maintain knowledge of key marketing and advertising opportunities for targeting different audiences
• Produce reports to evaluate the effectiveness of digital campaigns, website, and social media
• Create e-newsletters and effective e-mail campaigns across all markets using CRM and databases
• Help to co-ordinate the organisations’ presence across all social media, including content, editorial, and publishing

What They’re Looking For:

• Keyboard skills and the ability to undertake training in word processing
• Communication skills in order to take information from people and give out information on the telephone and face-to-face
• Able to work accurately to follow procedures
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to learn and understand a range of social media platforms
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
• Team player
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Enthusiasm
• Enjoy working with children
• Reliable
• Committed
• High expectations
• Sense of humour

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm (30 min lunch). 37.5 hours. Term- time plus 2 weeks

Training to be provided:

• A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification. Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, 18 months plus up to 20 weeks for end-point assessment

Future Prospects:

• This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills and experience in marketing, social media, digital content and events within a busy school environment. There is potential for the successful apprentice to progress into a permanent role within the Academy or Trust, subject to performance, skills developed and suitable vacancies being available. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance

Training

Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, 18 months plus up to 20 weeks for end-point assessment. Training includes all aspects of marketing, digital content, social media and event management relevant to a busy school environment.

After the apprenticeship

There is potential for the successful apprentice to progress into a permanent role within the Academy or Trust, subject to performance, skills developed and suitable vacancies being available.