Job Description:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Marketing Assistant Apprentice to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in marketing while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of marketing activities.
Working alongside the Marketing Manager, you will support the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns that promote our brands, services, and expertise. You'll gain experience in digital marketing, social media management, website updates, content creation, event coordination, internal communications, and campaign reporting, while developing valuable marketing and business skills. Alongside your marketing responsibilities, you will also provide administrative support where required to help ensure the smooth running of the Head Office and regional teams.
The successful candidate will be enrolled on a relevant Marketing Apprenticeship, providing the opportunity to combine practical experience with a recognised professional qualification.
You’ll be joining a growing company at an exciting time, supporting the rapidly expanding housebuilding sector and working for an Investors in People Platinum employer.
As a young, dynamic, and forward-thinking business, we are committed to investing in our people and providing excellent career development opportunities for those who are ambitious and eager to progress.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an attractive bonus structure and a range of benefits including your birthday off, annual company trips, and private healthcare benefits that set us apart from many other civil engineering companies across the UK.
Our open-plan office environment encourages collaboration, teamwork, and the sharing of ideas, creating a workplace where people can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our standard working hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with an early finish at 4:30 pm every Friday.
We’re not just looking for someone to fill a position; we’re looking for passionate individuals who enjoy overcoming challenges, take pride in their work, and want to be part of our continued success. If you’re ready to develop your career with an ambitious and supportive company, we’d love to hear from you.
The recruitment process will be conducted in such a way as to result in the selection of the most suitable person for the job in terms of relevant experience, abilities, and qualifications. The Company is committed to applying its equal opportunities policy statement at all stages of recruitment and selection.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Support the Marketing Manager with the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns.
- Create engaging content for social media, websites, email marketing, and internal communications.
- Schedule and manage content across company social media platforms.
- Update and maintain company websites to ensure content remains accurate, engaging and aligned with brand guidelines.
- Assist with the creation of marketing materials including brochures, presentations, case studies, advertisements, and promotional literature.
- Monitor campaign performance and assist in producing monthly marketing reports and insights.
- Support the planning, organisation and delivery of client events, exhibitions, and hospitality activities.
- Assist with photography, videography, and content gathering from projects and company events where required.
- Ensure all marketing collateral is proofread, brand compliant, and of the highest quality.
- Work with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver marketing projects and initiatives.
- Proactively suggest new marketing ideas and opportunities to improve brand awareness and engagement.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues across all regional offices to support local marketing initiatives.
- Provide administrative support when required, including arranging meetings, travel, and accommodation.
- Assist with company hospitality administration, meeting minutes and other business support tasks as required.
Essential Skills & Qualities:
- A genuine interest in marketing, administration, and supporting business growth.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, positive, and can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
- Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- A creative mindset with an interest in social media, content creation, and digital marketing.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- An interest in social media platforms and an understanding of how they are used to engage audiences.
- Familiarity with basic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop, or a willingness to learn.
- An interest in helping to plan and support events, with the ability to organise tasks effectively.
- An enthusiasm for marketing and digital communications, with a willingness to develop knowledge and skills through training.
Personal Attributes:
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to build skills and develop a career.
- Reliable, organised, and able to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
- Adaptable, flexible, and open to learning new skills and taking on new challenges.
Pay: From £16,640.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- How would you commute to our office?
- Do you have a Grade 4 GCSE in Maths and English?
- What interests you in a career in marketing?
Work Location: In person
