in Title: Marketing Apprentice
Location: Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon (SN4)
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 per annum
Working Arrangement: Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Mon – Fri
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship
Qualification: Free level 3 CIM Foundation Certificate worth £600+
About the Company
Our client is a well-established distributor of specialist sporting equipment, supplying retailers, clubs and teams across the UK.
Operating within a passionate and enthusiastic sporting community, they work with a range of leading brands and are recognised for their expertise, service and product knowledge. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to invest in their marketing function and develop an apprentice who can become a key part of the team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit business where you'll work directly with experienced professionals, gain exposure to a wide range of marketing activities and see the direct impact of your work.
About the Role
As a Marketing Apprentice, you'll support the promotion of the business, its products and the brands it represents across digital and offline marketing channels.
This is a broad and varied role that would suit someone creative, organised and eager to learn. You'll gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media, email marketing, product promotion, graphic design, website updates and campaign delivery.
Working closely with the directors and wider team, you'll receive ongoing support and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship. As your skills and confidence develop, you'll be encouraged to take increasing ownership of marketing activities, projects and campaigns.
The business is looking for someone who wants more than just an apprenticeship. They are looking to develop someone who can become a long-term part of the organisation and play a significant role in its future marketing activity.
Responsibilities
As part of the role, you may be involved in:
Content Creation & Social Media
- Creating engaging content for social media platforms
- Assisting with the planning, scheduling and publishing of social media content
- Producing graphics, promotional assets and marketing materials using Canva and other creative tools
- Supporting product photography and content creation projects
- Writing marketing copy for social media, email campaigns and website content
Digital Marketing
- Assisting with email marketing campaigns and customer communications
- Supporting product launches, promotions and seasonal campaigns
- Helping maintain and update website content and product information
- Monitoring campaign performance and engagement metrics
- Researching industry trends, competitors and marketing opportunities
Brand & Product Marketing
- Supporting the creation of product catalogues and promotional materials
- Assisting with point-of-sale and trade marketing assets
- Helping manage brand assets, imagery and marketing resources
- Working with suppliers and brand partners where required
- Contributing ideas to improve brand awareness and customer engagement
Projects & Business Growth
- Supporting the planning and delivery of marketing projects
- Assisting with both consumer-facing and trade-focused marketing activity
- Helping ensure marketing materials remain accurate and up to date
- Taking increasing ownership of marketing activities as your apprenticeship progresses
Ideal Candidate Requirements
We're looking for someone who is:
- Has the right to live and work in the UK
- Achieved C/4 and above in English and maths GCSEs or equivalents
- Enthusiastic, positive and eager to learn
- Creative and willing to contribute ideas
- Organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicating with different people
- Able to work independently and take initiative when required
- Interested in marketing and how businesses grow
- Keen to take ownership of projects and develop new skills
Desirable
- An interest in sport, particularly niche or enthusiast sports
- Experience using Canva or similar design software
- Experience creating content for social media
- Strong written communication skills
Please note that due to the location of the business, applicants should ensure they can reliably travel to and from the workplace each day.
About the Apprenticeship
This role is being delivered through a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship with The Marketing Trainer.
Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll receive structured training covering:
- Social media marketing
- Content creation
- Email marketing
- Marketing strategy and planning
- Data and campaign analysis
- Brand development
- Customer insight
- Marketing technologies and tools
You'll also gain a CIM Foundation Certificate in Marketing as part of the programme, helping you develop industry-recognised knowledge and practical skills.
Upon successful completion, there will be the opportunity to continue developing within the business and take greater ownership of its marketing activity.
Pay: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
