WORKING HOURS: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Senior Marketing and PR Project Manager
SALARY: £8.00 per hour
LOCATION: Birmingham
BACKGROUND:
We are a leading UK mosque situated in the heart of Birmingham serving the community since 1979. Operating from its award-winning grade II listed Victorian building, GLMCC fulfils its mission of inspiring, educating and serving through its educational college, outreach work, welfare services, youth work, international humanitarian wing, as well as its fully functional mosque which is attended by thousands every week
1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Marketing Apprentice will support the Marketing & PR team in promoting Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre’s activities, services and campaigns. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, social media, content creation, events marketing and communications whilst working towards a recognised marketing qualification.
2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE
Social Media and Website support
· Assist with updating social media channels and scheduling content
· Assist with website updates and maintaining online content
· Monitor social media engagement and compile basic performance reports
Marketing Materials support
· Support the creation of marketing materials including posters, leaflets, presentations and digital content
· Assist with photography and video content at events where required
General Marketing support
· Help prepare and send email marketing campaigns
· Support the promotion of events, courses and fundraising campaigns
· Help maintain marketing databases and contact lists
· Support departments across GLMCC with marketing requests
· Carry out market research and competitor research as required
· Undertake any training and development activities required as part of the apprenticeship programme
3. PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)
Essential qualifications
GCSE qualification in:
· English (grade 4)
· Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Time management
- Good understanding of social media platforms
- Willingness to learn
- Creative mindset
4. BENEFITS
· Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays and additional days off for Eid.
· Discounts on GLM educational courses.
· Free Madrasah places for your children.
· Additional leave for Hajj or exceptional circumstances.
· Continuous professional development tailored to your role
· Conducive working religious environment.
· Shariah-compliant pension offered.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, it is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Due to the nature of the role, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description. Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Ultimately, all post holders at Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre are expected to be working to the best of their abilities seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT).
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
